Chronic Illness Posts

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You Cannot Take Me

While we may lose a lot at the hands of a chronic illness, there are still things it cannot take from us. We can even thrive in new ways.

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Chronic Illness Cannot Take Me - a poem by Laurie Glass

Blessed In Dependence

We can either worry ourselves into despair or lean into the Lord’s help and care. For me, it’s a matter of admitting my desperate dependence on His strength and grace on both good days and bad.

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God lovingly awaits our simple expression of faith

If You Ever Need to Talk: Finding Comfort and Empathy

Parents of chronically ill kids are the best people. They’re the best at encouraging without offering advice, at listening without trying to one-up with their own story. And they’re the best at offering empathy that comes from having walked a similar road. I could learn from these parents.

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"Parents of chronically ill kids are the best ... at encouraging without offering advice ... at listening without trying to one-up with their own story ... at offering empathy that comes from having walked a similar road." Natalie Ogbourne

Finding Rest in God

The persistent press of chronic pain makes me weary. Resting in God Himself – surrendering my fears and hopes to His will – offers a fresh perspective.

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Psalm 62:5 is a strategy in coping with chronic pain.
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