The phrase “One step at a time…” has become very poignant in the past weeks. Chronic illness typically compounds. If you have one, more will follow. It can honestly be overwhelming. Each specialist wants to see you multiple times. Sometimes treatments take multiple visits a week besides what we have to do every day just…

Today’s Tip – How to handle those who stare at the “quirks” that come with disability. Having been disabled since age 3, I have had plenty of stares throughout my life! It is part of our human nature to notice things that are different than the norm. My biggest success in handling this is really simple.…

Tell It To Jesus. He provides. Philippians 4:18-20 “18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in…

Nebulizers for asthma mean any trip requires another bag just to carry all the gear. Recently, I have begun to see advertisements for portable nebulizers like these: https://www.thecpapshop.com/take-a-breath-portable-mesh-handheld-nebulizer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplpBJ240750&sc_intid=BJ240750&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21747003574&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Q00_Y4nXnv8Q9dZUGgO7ZZHjZh&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rTUBhAiEiwADv8gBOe8_mPQXG11A9xQ8GnAOkODYU7Hirq1KlhxcUtnhaHbh2gO1t_ESRoCtv4QAvD_BwE https://www.usa.philips.com/c-e/hs/respiratory-care/innospire-go.html I saw another one, but haven’t been able to find it again. It was more rectangular and seemed to be a bit sturdier. Has anyone else…

As can happen, a routine doctor appointment left me with a lot to think about. Oh, no, not anything horrible, just needing to take the next steps with my disability/chronic illnesses as I age. It is still a lot to process. God and I were discussing it on the way home. The word “confidence” came…

Wait on God. Medical issues come with waiting and waiting and waiting. There is typically pain and weakness in the waiting. As you wait, wait on Him. Psalm 27:14 “14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” The New King James Version…

We sang one of my favorite songs Sunday in church, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Recently, I read a book that made me do just that. Don’t you love the books that make you want to highlight the entire book because it is so good? Recently, I found one of those books, Keeping Faith When…

Tip for the day: Record your praise. Years ago while I was fighting through health issues that were causing fatigue, weakness, and general unwellness, I was also struggling with discouragement. A friend reached out and shared that she had been going through a valley as well, but found help. She encouraged me to write down…