Longing for a Healthy Life – Poem
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 limited time on my feet.I’d walk all the way around our block,That would be a wonderful treat!Headaches, fatigue and nauseaNo more would weigh me down.I’d dance around joyfully,And never wear a frown.I’d love to be healthy today, LORD,Could you microwave me until I’m done?I’m tired of being in this slow cooker,Most days it’s...
Encouragement from the Blog
Arms Open in Prayer | Prayer Prompt
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...
Your Current Living Arrangement Is Not Meant to Be Permanent
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,...
Parenting On My Back
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 not...
Love in Action | Invitation to Community
Our hearts are wired to serve. We were created for community - to love God and one another.Perhaps we view serving as big acts, significant time commitments, or specific gifts and talents. When we add chronic illness, serving in traditional or culturally familiar...
Hidden Wars and Hidden Suffering
We all have hidden wars going on inside of us, things we are going through that no one knows about except us and God. There is pain in all kinds of scenarios - physical, mental, and emotional. It's only by the grace of God that many people make it through each day....
Help, Chronic Illness is Affecting my Relationships – Part 1
I hate my chronically ill family member. Have you ever thought the above sentence? Maybe not in those words. Substitute ‘hate’ for one of these: dislike am frustrated at disapprove of am annoyed with would like to strangle Does the sentence ring true for you now?...
