I can breathe now. I was not aware I was holding my breath. But somewhere, deep down,  I must have been.

Kyle is still cycling. And I'm not talking about riding a bike. If you have been following this blog for awhile, you are aware of his struggle with debilitating cycles which steal his life, steal his soul. They began at age of 11 which is  almost 19 years ago. We've had control of them for 1-5 years at a time, always thinking we found the magic answer, only to have them reappear.

We are, once again, in search of a new solution. The most recent trial  has been crossed off the list and removed from Kyle's regimen. On to something better. I hope!?!

The last cycle and the one before hung around for a full 16 days. The one he has just recovered from a few hours ago lasted 12 days. I attempt to remain calm and on an even keel, just trying to be there for him as best I can, and at the same time, taking care of myself so my tank doesn't run completely dry. Inevitably however,  there is a place deep within me that goes to the dark side. In this place, I am not breathing fully. Perhaps some of you can relate.

When not in the trenches with Kyle (I am grateful for fantastic helpers!), or trying to figure out what to do about his cycles, or how we are going to implement a restrictive rotation diet to eliminate the long list of foods to which he tested highly sensitive, I have been on the path to become a certified Life Coach.

Since May, I've been a student in ICA (International Coaching Academy) and loving it. Classes take place on the phone and students and teachers call in from all corners of the world. In addition to reading, attending 120 hours of classes, creating original models and tools, and supervised coaching,  I am required to work with peer coaches as a client and work with peers and outside clients as a coach.

Last week I had my first two coaching sessions (as coach) with peers. I am definitely on the right path. Newbie that I am, I felt really great.  Does coaching over the phone work? Amazingly, it really does.

Coaching is a relationship in which clients experience self-awareness and development. In this relationship, clients gain insight into their assumptions, beliefs, and priorities. Clients use those insights to grow. Coaching is based on the belief that people can grow, and they are the ultimately the best judges of how to grow.

What is something that deep down in your heart you have always wanted to do? (Insert your answer)  Are you actively working to make it happen?  (Insert your answer)  As a coach, I would help you with that something. This is a taste of the coaching process.

I will soon be seeking outside clients for practice. Location is no obstacle if we can make our schedules mesh. I work with a client in Malaysia and a coach in England. Time difference doesn't have to be an issue and Skype works very well.

In the midst of the heartache that hangs over our lives in my home, I continue to learn and grow. Some days, I even have a sense that I am thriving. Other days, it feels more like survival. Such is life.

Sigh. I can breathe now.

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written by camera lens marked cards, November 05, 2013

Based on security camera footage, Ivey was accused of studying the backs of the cards camera lens marked cards for imperfections and irregularities, then using that information to unfairly win the game. Ivey has denied the charges and filed a his own lawsuit, saying that Crockfords has not paid him all the money they owe him. The outcome of Ivey's case has yet to be determined.

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