It's summertime! If you are someone who has some kiddos around, stock up now on a sanity saver or two. Yes, we love our children, but it can be hard to keep them busy and do all we want to do for them when we are running on … [Read more...]
I’m a Good Mom Because… Lisa’s (Very Edited) Quote In Parenting Magazine
My mom had flown down from Oregon to help me when I had a major spinal flare in March. Among the chaos, I received the email, "We received your submission to Parenting: The School Years magazine and would like to use it, … [Read more...]
The Art of Balancing Motherhood and Chronic Illness
Motherhood and chronic illness. If these two words relate to your life, chances are they are enough to keep you busy indefinitely. They can easily become a large part of your identity, and they both fight for control over … [Read more...]
Devotion – Waves of Doubt When Living with Illness
"When he asks, he must believe & not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown & tossed by the wind" (James 1:6). I recently took a trip to the beach. In years past, I loved riding a good wave in to the … [Read more...]
Being Authentic About Our Illness So God Can Be Glorified
Can allowing our illness to show glorify God? "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) In having "silent" chronic illnesses, … [Read more...]