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...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Jun 5, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Parenting
Not long ago my family was sitting around the dinner table after finishing a meal just lingering in the joy of each other’s company. I don’t even remember what we were talking about, but before I knew it we were all erupting in laughter—the deep belly,...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Mar 14, 2019 | Parenting
Motherhood, special needs, and the beauty of everyday messes. These diagnoses feel so heavy. At times, I have found some words. I have been able to open up about little things that happen, to my friends and my husband. It feels good to admit it. This is real. He is...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Sep 19, 2018 | Caregivers, Children, Chronic illness, Emily J.M., Parenting
A Letter to the Parents Who are Chronically Ill – You are Not a FailureMy mum has a chronic illness. She’s been sick for as long as I can remember. Mum, this letter is for you. Dear Parent with a Chronic Illness,You don’t have to say it aloud. I’ve read it in...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Sep 10, 2018 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Mental Illness, Parenting
Depression that leads to suicide isn’t just the plight of the financially-strapped, unemployed provider of a household, or the teen who’s tormented by bullies, or the retiree who’s weary of declining energy and escalating physical pain. Just ask the friends of Kate...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 2, 2018 | Chronic illness, Parenting, Shelly Esser
Burden-Bearing The healing power of inviting yourself into someone’s pain. A number of years ago when my oldest was getting ready to leave for college, my youngest, who had shared her room since she was born, was counting down the days of her departure. She was going...
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