Last week, I shared what not to say to someone who is hurting. I’ve posted things like this many times as articles or in answer to a question online. People have sometimes ask, “Then what should I say to someone who is hurting or struggling with something?” So, this week, I’d like to share what […]
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What other things NOT to say to those who are suffering
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians 4:29 Two weeks ago, I shared with you the worst thing to say to a believer who is suffering. Telling a believer they don’t have enough faith […]
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“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 Sometimes when so many difficult things happen so close together, we fail to see the humor in the situation. We fail to see the good in it […]
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September is the month most homeschoolers begin their new school year so I thought it was a good time to share some tips for homeschooling with chronic illness–especially since several of you asked me about this. I’ve been living with chronic illness for many years and have been homeschooling for 14 so I’ve picked up […]
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During your journey with chronic illness, financial stress or other chronic issues, you are likely to have life happen. When it rains it pours. Know that God is still in control. He will always bring you through. Pray, even if you can’t see a way out. Pray, even if you don’t see an answer. Pray. […]
Read the rest of this entry »18 Steps for Living Better with Chronic Illness
The last several posts were all about letting you know that you are not alone and that someone cares. I pray they continue to help those with chronic illness so please feel free to pass them along to those who need some support and to feel understood. Also they are a great way to let friends […]
Read the rest of this entry »It’s not vainity; it’s part of chronic illness
So, apparently, I’m an OLD, middle-aged person. I had my dr appointment the other day. First thing he said was that, based on my skin, I haven’t been taking my hormone replacement therapy. I reminded him that he didn’t prescribe it yet because he wanted me to have some tests. That explains it, he said. […]
Read the rest of this entry »The next time I’m born, I’m going to choose to be male
Warning! Female Rant Ahead! We interrupt our normal weekly blog schedule to bring you this female rant. After that painful breaking in period when you’re 12 (or 16+ in my case) when you long for something to happen every month, you begin to wonder why you ever wanted it in the first place. It tickles […]
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As I was writing my blog post for this week sharing some tips for living with chronic illness, I came to this topic. After last week’s post where I confessed my struggle with depression, I felt this topic needed to be a post of its own. Here’s why. We can plan all we like, we can buy things to help us […]
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