Throughout our lives, we change. Some changes are good. Some, like cancer, a chronic illness, or a progressive disability, are thieves who steal our mobility and our quality of life.
When your circumstances alter your life, you really only have two options — let it destroy you or embrace adaptability. That’s what this website is all about- making adaptability a lifestyle.
Welcome to Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life—a powerful, heartfelt blog about living with a progressive disability, battling chronic illness, and facing cancer head-on. While the journey hasn’t been easy, this isn’t just a story of struggle—it’s a testament to hope, resilience, and choosing joy despite adversity.
Find Strength, Hope, and Joy—Even in Life’s Toughest Moments
♥ Honest and inspiring reflections on life’s challenges
♥ Stories of strength, determination, and adaptation
♥ A reminder that even in hardship, joy is still possible
Life throws obstacles in our path—we can’t control that. But we can control how we respond. Join me on this journey, and let’s choose joy together.
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Jan Mariet has written a variety of books for adults and for children. If you are interested in taking a look at those books, you can check out her author’s page at https://amzn.to/47dDVqt.
Meet the Author: Jan Mariet
Born in the 60s and shaped by a lifetime of diverse experiences, Jan Mariet brings a unique perspective to life’s challenges. Living with an orthopedic disability and a chronic autoimmune disease has provided insight, resilience, and a deep appreciation for life’s small joys.
Jan’s recent battles with cancer and chronic radiation enteritis have further strengthened her resolve, offering profound reflections on perseverance, hope, and the beauty found in everyday moments.
Through her writing, Jan invites readers to explore life’s triumphs and trials with honesty, courage, and a touch of humor.
Join her on this journey—because every challenge holds the potential for growth, and every story is worth sharing.
With more than 15 years of experience in Parks & Recreation and over 20 years as an elementary school teacher, writing books for children was a natural next step for Jan Mariet.
Her Stories for Young Hearts series is a collection of six early reader books set in Mrs. Carter’s second-grade classroom, where students learn and grow together as a cooperative learning community.
Additionally, two early chapter books, Our New Friend and Make Room for Max, introduce young readers to Rory, a new student who uses a wheelchair and to Max, who is learning to manage ADHD while seeking friends who accept him for who he is.“Life Unworthy of Living” Response – Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life
Through meaningful classroom stories, Jan highlights themes of positive character development, inclusion, acceptance, and responsibility, encouraging children to make good choices and to see the value in every member of their community.
Jan’s Famous “Products That Make Life Easier” Lists
Take a few minutes to review the Products Lists below, which provide links to products and devices that can help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or medical conditions in their daily living.
Full Disclosure: I recommend products on this site that I have personally used over the years and found helpful. If you choose to follow my link to Amazon, I do receive a small commission from your purchase. (It doesn’t affect your cost at all — you’ll still get the same low price.) This small commission does help offset the cost of hosting this website.