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Vive LaFrance: Life as I know it

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I AM VIVE LAFRANCE

Kara LaFrance is a fine artist and graphic designer, living on the North Shore of Massachusetts. She is also an acromegaly patient in "technical remission," with the addition of Small Fiber Neuropathy and other Dysautonomias. As an advocate, spreading awareness of this rare disease and chronic illness through her art, sharing her story and privately supporting all who seek her out the goal is purely quality of life.... for all.

I’m Working On It…

Day 21 #WEGOhealth #HAWMV Monday Motivation: What your life slogan?  "I'm working on it..." I never give up. I might take time out but I start again. With my health, with my art, with my never-ending, to-do list... from cleaning... Continue Reading →

This is Just the Beginning…

Day 20 #WEGOhealth #HAWMC What Has Been the Highlight of Your Health Advocacy Journey? This is just the beginning so it's not something profound —Yet.  But I did hold a 21 day, T-shirt campaign, Acro-What?  I didn't have a clue what kind... Continue Reading →

Spirit Lifting Tips…

Day 19: #HAWMC #WEGOHealth Everyone has a tough day or days, weeks, months...you get it. I'm feeling it right now. The sleep/pain cycle is brutal and makes everything worse. 1. Be Creative.  I like creative projects. I paint, make cards,... Continue Reading →

I Hate to Be Cliché

Day 18: What Health Cliché Really Bugs You? "But You Don't Look Sick" ...Even with all the posts, articles, memes and pins that are everywhere, I guess, "healthy" people don't stop to read them. I've spent the last 20 years with... Continue Reading →

A Throwback Post

#WEGOhealth #HAWMC That Actually was the Start of Something and I Didn't know it... Day 17 Throwback Thursday. Grab post from your archives and repost it. Frame it. Why you choose it. Why are you sharing it again. I'm choosing this... Continue Reading →

Just start… See where it goes.

Day 16: #HAWMC #WEGOHealth Wisdom Wednesday: Words of Wisdom for Rookie HA's Kinda funny for me to write about rookie's because this is my 16th blog post and I started with this challenge. lol. You won't be surprised that I... Continue Reading →

Shout Out to My favorite HAs (Health Advocate)…

#WEGOHEALTH #HAWMC Tuesday, Day 15  Shout Out to My Favorite HAs (Health Advocate) There is one woman who shines so brightly I can not think of her and feel peaceful. Kathy Devanny is an Advocacy Relations Specialist for Patient Worthy. Kathy is... Continue Reading →

Start a New Conversation…

Day 14 #WEGOHEALTH #HAMWC What really burns me out… Simply, dishonesty, greed and ego. Huh? what could I be really speaking of… This is about my life and lifestyle. So sticking with acromegaly —It starts with a Big Pharma. I... Continue Reading →

A Little Extra Thought

#wegohealth #hawmc Day 13. Best thing this week from great news to ice cream on sale. In a regular week, one good thing to write about, that stands out, is more the rule not the exception. But this week was... Continue Reading →

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