As the Holidays Approach

The holidays were approaching, yet another specialty medication wasn’t panning out in the way we had hoped, and I found myself in a full-blown Rheumatoid Arthritis flare, longing for any kind of relief from the pain. I called my Rheumatologist to report on my condition and his instructions were, “Lay low and be patient. We … Continue reading As the Holidays Approach →

In Him We Live and Move and Have our Being

Before I began this Journey into Chronic Illness more than two years ago,I had immersed myself in prayingthe Scriptures,through a Beth Moore book, titled,Praying God's Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds.I did not see the place that lay before me.But my Lord was making preparation.Even as the pain began increasing,and the Specialist spoke the wordsChronic … Continue reading In Him We Live and Move and Have our Being →

Through It All

On a November Morning filled with much uncertainty, there is One who ever remains Faithful and True. Psalm 146:6 (TLB) "the God who made both earth and heaven, the seas and everything in them. He is the God who keeps every promise" My younger son sent me a textthis morning with a songfrom our one … Continue reading Through It All →

Winter Wheat: Part 2

While I was immersed in last month's #31Days of Listeningwith Chronic Illness,you may remember the two words that my friendshared with me:Winter Wheat,and the post I wrote about it here. There were notes I had taken then,while I researched,that my heart tucked awayto be held in a silent hugbecause they felt too personal. But then that same friend … Continue reading Winter Wheat: Part 2 →

Are you Thirsty?

There are days when my soul gets thirsty for a glimpse of the treesand the waterand the clouds. Especially on those dry and weary days,or after a busy and full time,I ache for that need to touch God's Beauty.I think Jesus must surely understand that longing,after all, He spoke to that very thirstwhen He walked this … Continue reading Are you Thirsty? →

Rest for the Restless

I am slowly learning to recognizethe signalsmy body tries to send out to me. These restless nights,when my soul is so hungry for rest,Is there a message that I am missing?Since the RA/Fibromyalgia journeyset in,I can no longer just push my way throughthose signals.The restless nights will grow longer,the pain will intensify, and the fog of … Continue reading Rest for the Restless →

Day 31: Letting Go so that We Can Listen

Wow! God has helped us to travel all the way toDAY 31in this #31Days of Listening with Chronic Illness! Along the way, we've listened to find peace,to find rest,to hear the voices of those around us,and to seek to hear our Lord's voice more clearly. I've been surprised at the rememberingthat God has stirred up,at the ways … Continue reading Day 31: Letting Go so that We Can Listen →

Day 30: Glean and Listen Part 4

My man and I took our Grandpuppy,Pepper the Schnauzer(she's actually the face for my #Write31Days Challenge Thumbnail below!)for a very short walk yesterday.As I stood watching the two of them,thinking that my days of long hikesare only a memory now,I can still be thankful for the gracethat allows me to take a short walknow and … Continue reading Day 30: Glean and Listen Part 4 →

Day 29: What to do When it’s Hard to Listen

The weekend is here, and I should be energized! Instead I am drained and weary, and longing for rest. Has it been a long weekfor you as well? Then I pray that the words I utter to our Lordwill draw you in so that you can hear the words that He, Himself,has spoken to us."Dear Jesus,our days have … Continue reading Day 29: What to do When it’s Hard to Listen →

Day 28: Who is Listening?

"Hello-o-o-o,Is anyone listening to me?Did you hear a word that I said?!"Wow.I think I may have said that a timeor two(or many more)when my children were young.There were days when I felt like I was talking to a wallfor all the good it did me.And then there were the days when little lips repeated whatI knew … Continue reading Day 28: Who is Listening? →