Sometimes it’s hard to understand why some people are allowed to remain in their struggle while others are delivered from their suffering. We ask God and sometimes even demand that God tell us why He keeps us this way. To some, this may sound like sin and maybe it is, but it is human nature […]
Read the rest of this entry »Why You Should Tell Your Story Before It’s Over
I wrote this article some time ago after reading a meme on Facebook. It struck me so important to share how strongly I believe this saying is a detriment to inspiring others with our story already in progress that I spoke out about it. That, in turn, inspired others to believe that they might have […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Chronic Illness Frustration Factor
Frustration is one of the key components of chronic illness. We are frustrated because we are tired and in pain. We are frustrated with doctors who don’t help. We are frustrated that our friends and family don’t understand. And we are frustrated with the red tape of our health insurance. The past few months, I […]
Read the rest of this entry »What I can and can’t do thru chronic issues
Okay, so during my “Woe is Me” phase of dealing with the stress of my chronic issues (my husband’s job loss, my chronic illnesses and running a few businesses to try to bring an income into the household), I found my way out of my crying funk and was able to push forward a bit. I […]
Read the rest of this entry »I have chronic illness and I write for YOU!
I write for you. I write for all those with chronic illness who aren’t where I am or may never be. I write for all those who can’t find the words to express how they feel to family, friends or doctors except with soft whimpers and cries. I write for all who know what it’s like […]
Read the rest of this entry »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 […]
Read the rest of this entry »Adventures in Fibro
I have Fibromyalgia which means I have pain in various points on my body which travel to other areas without warning or notice. Along with that I also have strange feelings that aren’t pain, but are rather funny. Almost every morning, I have a painful and stiff neck, shoulders and certain parts of my legs. […]
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