Sometimes, things can be good and hard at the same time. It is okay to admit this. I think we see this often on our journey of disability, chronic illness, and isolation. I have mentioned that I am in a long recovery time after doctor’s found a health issue that had been present but hiding…

The old song “One Day At A Time” has been on my heart this week. Actually, my mind changes it to One Step At A Time as I walk to regain strength. Quite literally, one step at a time, I am regaining strength. It reminds me that this is also true in our life. We…

We looked last week at verses on loneliness. This week, we are talking about practical ways to help with loneliness. Here are some things that have helped me: Turn to God’s Word. Listen to Christian music. Reach out to others with snail mail and electronic means. Ask your church leaders if there are others who…

Chronic Illness and Disability can cause isolation. How do you deal with the loneliness? God’s Word talks much about the importance of community for Christians. So, what does it say in God’s Word about loneliness and how can we handle it? There are many verses on loneliness; this website lists many of them. Revive Our…

Our joy does not come in an identity of our job or our role in the family. Our joy comes from God. Jesus is our joy. As I struggled with my health again, I began to realize how important it is that I look to my identity in Christ as my full identity, not in…

Today, we are going to talk about prepping meals for weak times. With my recent surgeries, there would be about a month of not being able to make meals. My food allergies mean that I must prepare all food (95%+) from scratch. This is a lot of work each week. I didn’t want to put…

“Some would look at Emily’s life and think that a child born with Down’s syndrome has little hope for a meaningful life. Throw in the diagnosis of leukemia and that little hope turns into no hope whatsoever. I disagree. Emily’s life, with all its imperfections, had great meaning. Because of how many people she touched,…

Living with chronic illnesses can take a toll on everyone – the chronically ill and their families. There are several things that I have found that help me navigate the chronic illness rollercoaster: Simplify life. Chronic illness makes you prioritize things. Simplify what you can and do what is most important. Keep gratefulness lists. It…

“I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.” –Nick Vujicic

Pacing is so important for those of us with chronic illness. It is such a temptation to want to conquer everything, do everything, on our rare “good” days. Please resist this temptation. Pace yourself. Stop before you are tired. As much as possible try to do the same amount daily so as not to be…