Author Archives: Aaron D. Campbell

About Aaron D. Campbell

Aaron Campbell is the owner and lead developer at Xavisys, a WordPress focused web development company. He has ten years of programming experience, specializing in PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS. For the last several years, he’s been focused on WordPress, building sites on WordPress, writing and releasing plugins, patching bugs and contributing to the WordPress core, and becoming involved in the WordPress community. This is his place to unwind and talk about anything but work.

Xavier Easter Egg Hunting

Xavier and Phoenix had a blast hunting for eggs this year. They’re both old enough to understand it, and Xavier’s finally big enough where we can start to hide them in more difficult places (which made it fun for me too). Read the rest to see the video! Continue reading

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Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, Blood Clots, Bronchitis, and a Migraine

So, what do you think Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, Blood Clots, Bronchitis, and a Migraine have in common? The answer is “things Christen had when she checked into the emergency room earlier today.” I’ll admit that we’re a little jumpy right now … Continue reading

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Christen’s Clots – The Beginning of the Next Stage

This is an update to Christen’s Clots First I’d like to dispense with the good news. The doctor told us that we get to go home tomorrow, and it sounds like we’ll be able to leave in the morning or … Continue reading

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Christen’s Clots

In the middle of the night Thursday night (December 17th), Christen woke up with severe pain in her left calf. You have to understand, this isn’t all that abnormal. With her Fibromyalgia she often has rather severe inexplicable pains. They … Continue reading

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Peace One Day

Jeremy Gilley (on Twitter) decided that there should be an international day of peace. Most of us would agree. Some of us may have even thought this before. However, Jeremy refused to let it be a passing thought. He made … Continue reading

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What is Fibromyalgia?

I started reading 100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia which is written by Sharon Ostalecki, PhD and Martin S. Tamler, MD, FAAPMR. Sharon has lived with Fibromyalgia and it’s been pretty cool to get the perspective of someone who has … Continue reading

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Fibromyalgia – The Journey

Christen and I struggled for a long time trying to figure out why she was constantly sick, why her whole body hurt constantly, and why she didn’t have the energy she should even after sleeping half the day away. I’m … Continue reading

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God & Business

My good friend James Pearson gave a talk at Foundry on vocation. I’m always inspired by his take on work, and specifically how it can and should affect the world. It’s definitely worth the 30 minutes. Watch it here! Continue reading

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Thanks from a Sick Wife and a Haggard Husband

Christen has been having a tough time over the last couple weeks. She went to doctor because she thought she had a bladder infection, and it turned out she was right. The doctor (who’s great by the way) prescribed her … Continue reading

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Is your mom or dad home?

Just a few minutes ago, I heard a knock on the door. I wasn’t expecting anyone so I was somewhat annoyed, but I opened the door anyway to find a guy standing there who said he was with DirecTV and … Continue reading

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