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What to Remember About Struggles

November is the month of Thanksgiving, but those of us who struggle with chronic illness or other chronic issues often find it difficult to feel thankful for what we have.  I understand this as one who has struggled with chronic issues for over 35yrs, but I also know we do have things to be thankful […]

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The blessings of pain

Okay. JoJo’s gone off the deep end!  Brain fog has taken over and she’s completely out of her mind!  I hear ya out there.  You’ve stuck with me through some of my other unusual posts, but this one’s gone too far.  Stick a fork in ‘er, she’s done!  As someone who is in a fair amount of physical pain as […]

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Why you shouldn’t wait til your story ends before you tell it

“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take […]

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Six reasons why chronic issues are different and so devastating

  This week my blog post is in video form. Sorry the sound quality is poor and the video is off track with the audio, but I recorded it about five times and it wasn’t getting any better so I just posted it. It helps to turn up the volume and don’t worry about getting […]

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God’s Chisel

This is one of my favorite videos from The Skit Guys. It’s called God’s Chisel and it will touch your heart.

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My daughter comes home today!

We haven’t seen her for almost a year. She wasn’t able to come home for Thanksgiving last year. She’ll be able to stay for a week. We have a few things planned but one of them I’ll be sharing about tomorrow. Stay tuned.  

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World Peace Day-It Is Well With My Soul

Did you know that today is World Peace Day?  I can’t think of a better way to celebrate it than to listen to praise and worship music.  Praising the One who brings eternal peace through the Prince of Peace.  Here is Phil Wickham with It Is Well With My Soul.

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SONday Inspiration

Blessed SONday to you all.  Here is some inspiration for you this week. Phil Wickham’s It Is Well With My Soul.

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An inspirational 9-11 message

Twelve years ago, our country was attacked. So many people’s lives changed that day.  I can still remember exactly what I was doing when I heard.  As information unfolded, I found that I didn’t know anyone personally who was killed during 9-11…until a few months ago. Kenny was a childhood friend when I lived in […]

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