by Chronic Joy® | Apr 7, 2020 | Chronic illness, S.G. Willoughby, Teens, Young Adults
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” (Proverbs 31:25 NIV) I read the verse and my heart twinged. Chronic illness made every single part of that verse feel like it could never apply to me. Strength? Nope. ...
by Chronic Joy® | Apr 5, 2020 | Bettie Gilbert, Prayer
Praying When we truly face the shape of our hearts, we can be overwhelmed by the lack that we feel. Sinful, weak, and weary are thoughts that easily come to mind as we carry such weights from our days. But we have a Father who loved us so deeply that He sent His Son...
by Chronic Joy® | Mar 31, 2020 | Chronic illness, Teens, Young Adults
The Superpowers We (Unintentionally) Gain from Chronic Illness Just for fun, I thought I’d write about the “superpowers” we (unintentionally) gain when we develop chronic health conditions. My massage therapist and I joke that I fight crime in my sleep. It’s a...
by Chronic Joy® | Mar 25, 2020 | Newsletter, Serve
Those impacted by chronic illness are all too familiar with isolation, loneliness, and feeling forgotten about. Chronic grief ebbs and flows, but over time we can begin to live well in the midst of chronic pain, chronic loss, and chronic suffering. We are wired for...
by Chronic Joy® | Mar 23, 2020 | Chronic illness
My Wife Linda Rushed Home from Haiti I thought I had the stomach flu. But after 3 days of intense abdominal cramps, I called 911 and went to the ER. The next several days were filled with pain and fear as they tried to help my colon heal with antibiotics. My...
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