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Life Off-Grid, Stroke Recovery, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Health Journey, Sunsets & Hope

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Life Off-Grid Isn’t Always Easy

Sorry we’ve been a little quieter lately. Even our morning off-grid campfire chats — where we share experiences and try to help others considering this lifestyle — have been harder for me to keep up with. And I truly love helping people.

Off-grid life is raw, real, and full of lessons. It isn’t always easy, but it teaches resilience, patience, and the importance of community.

Brent’s Stroke Recovery and Our Journey

Many of you know that a year ago, Brent (Advocatus Diaboli) suffered a cluster of strokes. It’s been a long road back, but he’s doing it — and I couldn’t love him more.

His recovery has taught us the value of perseverance, hope, and celebrating small victories in life, especially while living off-grid.

My Health Struggles: Pituitary Macroadenoma

Recently, I’ve been experiencing intense headaches and eye pain. Doctors initially suspected trigeminal neuralgia and sent me to a neurologist. While the MRI didn’t show much for the nerve, it revealed a pituitary macroadenoma, a tumor on the pituitary gland.

About 90% of pituitary macroadenomas are benign, but they can still affect hormone function. This discovery led to more bloodwork, a referral to an endocrinologist, and additional testing. So far, results indicate my immune system may be attacking my thyroid, and my pituitary gland

Upcoming Tests and What They Mean

This week, I have a more detailed pituitary MRI and a thyroid ultrasound. After these tests, we’ll better understand my treatment plan. While the waiting is stressful, everything we know so far is treatable. Surgery may be necessary, but it is not overly invasive, according to doctors.

Life Lessons: Truthfulness and Positivity

I am not seeking attention — I’m trying to be truthful. Life off-grid isn’t easy. We don’t sugarcoat our experiences. We all face trauma, health issues, and personal struggles. Living off-grid doesn’t exempt us from that reality.

In a world full of negativity, we aim to offer a space of positivity — a place where you can be yourself. We don’t judge your sexuality, religion, or political views. Your life is yours to live.

We share more in our lives than on social media, and our goal is to help others while helping ourselves. These are just hurdles we have to jump (without breaking a leg, as I can’t jump 😅).

Finding Peace: Sunsets and Perspective

When life throws you a curveball, stop, take a breath, watch the sunset, and enjoy the moment. These reflective pauses help us find clarity and peace, even in the midst of health challenges and uncertainty.

We continue forward. We’re here if you need support, have questions, are looking for a place, or just want someone to talk to — or listen to our music.

Before all this, I had only heard the word “pituitary.” I had no idea how much it controls in the body.

Today, I’m sharing a peaceful desert sunset — a small reminder that while life can be serious, there is still beauty, hope, and resilience.

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Off-Grid Morning Chaos: Senior Dog Antics at Ka-Hoon Campground That’ll Make You Smile!

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**Morning Routines at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center** 

Living off-grid at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center comes with its unique set of challenges and quirks, especially when it involves our furry family members. My mornings are anything but ordinary, thanks to Weillow, our 14-year-old dog with early-stage dementia. 

Every day begins the same way: I let the dogs out, then crawl back into the warm bed, delaying the inevitable until I need to start the heat. But Weillow has her own agenda. She paces back and forth, ensuring I don’t stay in bed too long. It’s her way of telling me she needs to go outside immediately—or else! 

Once she’s done her business, I make her stay out longer than she’d like, just to be sure. My hope is that she’ll return to her warm bed and settle down for a few more hours until it’s warmer outside. But Weillow has other plans. 

Within 15 to 30 minutes, she starts pacing again, convincing me she needs to go out—despite just having been outside. Even when I know she’s fine, I still get up, just in case. The real kicker? Once I’m up, she happily goes back to her bed to sleep. It’s her little morning game to get me moving. 

The other dogs have caught on to her antics. As soon as I try to send Weillow back to bed, they decide it’s their turn to shower me with kisses and sit on me, ensuring I stay up for good. 

These little routines, while tiring, are part of what makes life here so special. Whether it’s caring for our dogs, managing the campground, or enjoying the peaceful desert mornings, every moment adds to the charm of life at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center. 

Weillow may be aging, but her determination to keep me on my toes (or out of bed) reminds me to cherish these moments. It’s a reminder that even in the simplicity of daily routines, there’s love, laughter, and a lot of wet noses to keep things interesting.

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Embracing Challenges: Life Off-Grid at Ka-hoon Campground and Event Center in the New Mexico Desert

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Living off-grid in the New Mexico desert at Ka-hoon Campground and Event Center presents its own unique set of challenges. When we first arrived, the isolation was palpable – we were alone, unfamiliar with the area, and lacked local support. Sparse neighbors were rarely home, leaving us feeling vulnerable in our solitude.

However, amidst the vast desert landscape, our greatest challenge wasn’t the elements themselves, but rather the human element. It was here, in this remote setting, that I experienced profound personal growth. I learned to assert myself and protect my family in ways I never imagined.

Living off-grid in the desert has been a transformative journey, teaching me resilience, self-reliance, and the importance of standing up for what matters most. Though the challenges have been daunting, the lessons learned have been invaluable, shaping me into a stronger and more capable individual than ever before.

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