...And Don't Forget to SMILE!

<p>Creative thought provoking and cheeky conversations between a laid back humorous British husband (caregiver) and his loving emotional wife (patient).</p><p><br></p><p>Together we share our journey of turning despair into hope and embracing life despite a severe painful chronic illness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jody:</strong>  <em>As long as I had my mitt and a few softballs my life had some order and meaning. That is until as a young adult my body went all autoimmune on me. In the chaos and confusion my softball gear still managed to accompany me in the far too common hospitalizations. But where were my answers? Where was my hope of surviving this strange new world? Maybe I should write a book. Especially after the encouragement of a couple writing successes - This would not be from an MD's perspective but from a fellow sufferer. It had to reach others intimately acquainted with the pain and devastation connected with chronic or acute illness. Finally when my brother's mental pain led him to try to take his life the idea cemented I neededto write a book!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Peter:</strong>  <em>Are you joking? Jody shared her good idea with me. Since she was put on hospice she would need my help. Together we would write a book. But Jody I don't know anything about writing a book!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jody:</strong>  <em>It will be fun! It will be easy! (Famous last words) We can do this!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Peter:</strong>  <em>I knew there would be no getting around this. When Jody gets a good idea there's no turning back. We would write a book or die trying! So for Jody's sake we have attempted to share our struggles and stories of both the patient and primary caregiver.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jody:</strong>  <em>This book is written to share with fellow sufferers that with humor and a SMILE we can learn to live a happy fulfilled life with any type of illness or struggle.</em></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you are inspired uplifted and that this book helps you SMILE no matter what you may be facing.</p>