by Chronic Joy® | Dec 10, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Parenting
For many people, Christmas is a time of year where reminiscences of food often come to mind. It might be baking and decorating sugar cookie cut-outs, the smell of roasted ham filling the house before Christmas dinner, fresh peeled oranges squirting everywhere on the...
by Chronic Joy® | Oct 22, 2019 | Parenting
Theology of DisabilityThe society we live in expects life to be trouble-free; there is an assumption that we somehow have a right to an easy life. This mindset is reflected in the answer to a typical question. “What is the number one question an expectant parent is...
by Chronic Joy® | Oct 16, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Marriage, Mental Illness, Parenting
It Seemed Like A Good Idea It seemed like a good idea at the time. They would borrow the camping gear collecting dust in the garage, and they would head to the mountains to enjoy a night under the stars. Two college buddies enjoying the great outdoors. Trevor, the...
by Chronic Joy® | 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® | 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® | 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...
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