by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 20, 2019 | Chronic illness
I crept into the room before my little brother would wake up. Gently slipping his special blanket from his grasp, I then rushed it downstairs to be washed. Perhaps that seems like a dirty trick, but it needed to be done. He would not give it up willingly. The only...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 14, 2019 | Chronic illness, Poems
If only I was healthy, LORD,How happy I would be.No more spacing out my activities;Low energy would not hinder me.I’d help my friends and neighborsAnd do for others all the while.I’d visit people in nursing homesAnd do it with a smile.I’d shop until I drop,No more...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 13, 2019 | Prayer
Have you ever given thought to why Moses would stand on a hill with his arms open? The battle went well as long as his arms were lifted high and open, but when he faltered, the warriors lost ground. Lifted high, his arms represented his openness and...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 12, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Chronic illness, Mental Illness
The Absurdity of Camping Have you given any thought to the absurdity of camping? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan–I love to camp with family and friends. But when I think about it, I realize it’s actually pretty weird. And as a recreational activity, intentionally...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 6, 2019 | Chronic illness, Parenting
WHO IS SHE? Who is she? She cleans the dishes and completes all the household chores, but she is not a housekeeper … Who is she? She does the meal planning and preparation, but she is not a chef … Who is she? She does the banking and the budgeting, but she is...
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