December 2017 was a tough one. I had been sick for over 4 years at this point, and that month like so many others was one, long crash. I was coming off of a cold and trying to survive the...
Tag: Chronic Illness
Twins With ME/CFS: Then and Now

Seeing this post on https://solvecfs.org/ (organization dedicated to finding helps for those with "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) a few days ago really stirred up a lot of the memories from some of those roughest days. This post was...
Lyme Awareness Month: My Story on “LEAF”

This month is the awareness month for so many illnesses (I have a few!), so I thought it was appropriate to share my story posted on Lyme Expressions And Fellowship (LEAF) a few weeks ago. I always like to bring...
When God Answers “NO” and Why This Gives Me Hope

Hi all! I’m writing this post with ministry and missions in mind, but I think the concept applies to so many other topics. Being told “no” is not politically correct in today’s post-modern world, and more and more it is...
The Cost of Freedom: Remember Warriors of Faith

This is a note to all my family of faith, and a special shout out to those who find themselves in some way or another on the "front lines" in ministry. On special United States holidays celebrating all those brave...
Challenge for the Chronically Ill: Go Easy on Loved Ones; Go to God

Hudson Taylor is one of my heroes. My favorite quote by him is, “It matters not how great the pressure is, only where the pressure lies. As long as the pressure does not come between me and my Savior, but...
Happy May 12th Awareness Day! Pray For Those With Invisible Chronic Illness

The day is here! It's International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases Awareness Day. Please say a prayer for all of us who are fighting Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome, and/or Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Dear Lord, I pray for all...
Florence Nightingale and May 12th: International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) Awareness Day

Mark your calendars! May 12th is International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) Awareness Day (This includes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Wear Blue for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Purple for Fibromyalgia, Yellow for Gulf...