Kerri Sweeris

Kerri Sweeris

My name is Kerri. I am married to a wonderful man named Doug, and we have one son, Jacob, who is almost 4. We live on a farm in rural Michigan, and have 1 cow, 2 rabbits, 7 ducks, 5 turkeys, about 20 chickens, and 3 dogs. We don't have a partridge, but we do have a pear tree!

I have a neurological disease called myasthenia gravis, which has left me unable to work. I can't do a lot of things I used to, but I am thankful for each day I have with my husband and son.
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  • Education: Many Choices for Your Child
    7/19/2010
    Having been involved in all three types of education, public, private and homeschool, here is my educated opinion.
  • Review: Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways To Encourage Chroniclly Ill Friend
    7/2/2010
    Take it from someone who knows, it's hard enough to lose your independence, let alone have to ask for help. You may want to help, but aren't sure how. This article can help.
  • For Just One Moment...Imagine
    6/30/2010
    What if you woke up one day and your whole life had changed? You were no longer independent, and every day you learned something you could no longer do.
  • Invisible Illness
    6/25/2010
    Just because you can't SEE a disease doesn't mean it's not there. Invisible illness can be very difficult to deal with, especially when it means facing the constant judgement from others.
  • Purple
    6/25/2010
    A haiku of purple
  • Loss Comes in Many Forms
    6/21/2010
    I used to think of loss os either losing an object, or dying. But there are many more ways to experience loss.
  • What I Would Change If I Won the Lottery
    6/14/2010
    Would your life chnge if you won the lottery? I would hope if it changed mine, it would be for the better. I wouldn't want to become greedy or selfish.
  • A Boy and His Dog
    6/5/2010
    Nothing quite says country like a little boy walking through the field with his new dog. Pets offer such unconditional love and loyalty.
  • Before You Buy a House
    6/4/2010
    Purchasing the right home for your family is a huge decision. My husband and I got a bit more than we bargained for when we bought an old farmhouse.
  • Redecorating a Bathroom
    6/4/2010
    When I moved into a 150-year-old farmhouse and saw a blue toilet, I wasn't sure what to do. All I knew is my husband had a lot of work ahead of him!
  • What Would You Think?
    6/3/2010
    Don't judge a book by its cover. There are circumstances you can't possibly know about when you look at a person.
  • Not Knowing If I'm Living or Dying
    6/1/2010
    After being released from the hospital, it became a waiting game. Waiting to see if I would get better, or worse. Waiting to see if I would live ... or die.
  • Two Horrible Possibilities
    6/1/2010
    I was told at 29 that I was gravely ill. Maybe terminally so. How did I get to this place in my life?
  • Diagnosis Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
    5/31/2010
    I had been to so many doctors I literally lost count. Most of them wrote me off as crazy or so far gone that they couldn't help me anyway. Then I met my medical hero.
  • Simon Cowell: Love Him? Hate Him?
    5/31/2010
    One thing is for sure, the last thing Simon Cowell evokes in a person is ambivalence. Strong feelings seem to surround the man no matter what show he does.
  • I Should Be Dead!
    5/28/2010
    It took so long for me to get a diagnosis I should be dead. Literally. Things were wrong with me that you just don't survive.
  • A Gift Dad Will Love: Simple, Inexpensive Craft for All Ages
    5/26/2010
    You can make a personalized picture frame for Dad on his special day! For Father's day this year, skip the fancy gifts and give this handmade present with pride.
  • What the Heck is Myasthenia Gravis?
    5/26/2010
    Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disease. There is no cure. Find out some of the symptoms, and what's special about MG and June.
  • Would You Leave Your Pet Behind?
    5/25/2010
    In the event of a natural disaster, similar to what happened in Nashville recently, could you leave your pets behind? Would you sacrifice your life to stay with your pets?
  • Who Will Be the Next American Idol?
    5/19/2010
    A review of last night's American Idol performances, and my prediction of the winner.
  • The Health Care Crisis
    5/18/2010
    I have a chronic illness called Myasthenia Gravis, and I go to the doctor a lot. I do not want the government telling me what I am worth insofar as treating my disease.

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