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August 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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By Stephany I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 2 years old, so 22 years I’ve lived with this “illness.” Growing up it was hard to be different and not be able to share in the birthday treats and have “fun” food for lunches. Sometimes, I had to go to the nurses office to take shots. A very embarrassing thing when you’re 8 years old. As I got older and more mature, I was able to take control and be responsible for checking my blood sugars and taking my insulin shots. As I hit high school I let it all go and had terrible control of my diabetes. As a girl having a blind dad with many ailments because of his inability to care for his diabetes, you would think I would have learned a lesson. My dad was at peace … [Read more...]

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When It is Tempting to Quit We Need Jesus More Than Ever

January 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
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I was using a saltshaker when I first noticed that the right side of my body was staging a mutiny. Inexplicably, my h& had forgotten how to move up & down. Other everyday activities became difficult. Brushing my teeth was a challenge. Playing piano was impossible & typing was clumsy. And then there were these weird, involuntary tremors on my right side. What was going on here? After a batch of expensive tests, the doctors couldn’t — & still don’t — agree. While they are scratching their heads, the elders anointed me & prayed for my healing — twice — & I am trying everything in my power while the problem persists. Like Paul, I have asked the Lord that this “thorn in my flesh” be taken from me. As He told Paul, He has … [Read more...]

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The Grinch & 2 Spa Prizes Next Week

December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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It’s that time of the year again when we share our annual Grinch story! Only this year we want to hear a few sentences from you too! Just post a couple Seuss-style sentences below in the common section that have anything to do with the holidays, illness, etc. & we will take pick our two favorites next week & send you a little spa just as our treat! Feeling Grinchy? Every person around The country it seemed Liked Christmas a lot... All was joy, red & green. But the Grinch, Who lived with illness, And had a heart of the blues, Did not like Christmas! The Grinch dreaded Christmas! The whole Christmas season! So much to do, so little energy, there were all kinds of reasons. It could be said that the medicines were … [Read more...]

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Walk A Cross, America Coast to Coast for Miracles

December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Christian Newswire/ -- Author, Poet & Illustrator, David K. Sumrell, is going to walk a Cross AMERICA. He is starting in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 1st, 2010, to the shores of California. He is doing this to bring attention to the world, the continuing Miracles he has been blessed with, through his faith & bring the glory to God. On October 30th, 2009, David was told he has a new tumor growing in his lung & they wanted to take part of his lung out in order to save his life. In 2004, David was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma throughout his organs; liver, lungs, brain & lymph system. He was sent home from both Duke & VA Medical Centers in Durham, N.C., without any hope of survival. They would not even give him experimental … [Read more...]

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Reflections on How People Respond to Visual “Pain” Experiences

December 3, 2009 By 4 Comments
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It had been many weeks since I have been to church. My rheumatoid arthritis had been flaring for months now. I had been off of my main medication since August of 2008 due to infections & then pending surgery. While my husb& & son left on Sunday mornings I would attempt to log on to the church's web site to watch the broadcast. Some days it worked. Some days it did not. But a couple of weeks ago, after I had had joint replacement surgery on my left h&, my family decided to go on a Saturday night service when my body would be less sore. Any outing would be nice & I was eager to the back & receive some refreshment from the Lord. We got there a few minutes early & I went into the bookstore & w&ered around. I got a few odd looks … [Read more...]

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What are the Nicest Things Someone Did For You?

November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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During this season of thankfulness we asked our readers “What did someone do for you that made you feel special?” As you will see, it’s not the presents, but the presence of a friend that encourages us to keep pushing forward when we wonder if we will make it through this life. . . Do something special for someone today. They’ll never forget it! My chiropractor came to my home & worked on me without charge.—Jerry Ann My 9-year-old daughter made me a cup of hot tea when I had a horrendous migraine. I hadn’t even asked her for anything. —Beth Right after my father passed away a friend turned up at my house with a teddy bear as big as she was. Then she took me out for a “mystery journey”—her treat. First, to her … [Read more...]

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Share Your Stories for Lisa’s Christian Mom w/ Illness Book

September 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
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Are you a Christian mom with a chronic illness who has kids under 10... or just remembers having kids under 10? If so, you may want to consider adding your input to my new book for chronically ill Chistian moms! If you sign up for this "group" Christian Moms with Illness Book Team you will only be notified of what I am looking for for the book: example, anecdotes, advice, your stories, etc. Your replies will not be public, & this is not a group where you will send emails to other members. It's just a "tool" to be able to reach you & I will let you know if your suggestions make it into the book! I am also looking for moms who also have the illness but may be the caregiver for someone else, moms with illness who have ill kids, … [Read more...]

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Poem “Too Young”

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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By: Carolynn Cheatham “You’re too young to have this.” “OK, then fix it, please.” “We don’t know how.” The common & frequent questions: How did you develop a nerve problem? Were you in an accident? The answers, always the same: I don’t know. The doctors can’t figure it out. No accident, I just woke up with it. There’s nothing they can do. The usual response: Oh honey, I am so sorry. Bless your heart. You’re too young for this. Sympathy, not empathy. Few can see the good that has come out of it. That I have matured & am stronger. Maybe I am too young for this But I am not too young to die serving my country, Or have a child, in or out of wedlock; To get drunk & make the choice to … [Read more...]

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What Have You Always Wanted to Do…

August 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
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...but you felt like your illness held you back? There are days when we are able to see an alternative to our dreams & find another way to fulfill them, but sometimes our illness really does hold us back--either because of safety issues, health reasons, or maybe just because we allow ourselves to put those dreams aside. Our founder, Lisa, has a great presentation on this called Chronic Illness & Our Hopes & Dreams: When to Keep 'Em, When to Wean 'Em if you are interested in pursing this topic. Scripture tells us "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails" (Proverbs 19:21). We al have plans. Illness is one way many of us have experienced how God weeds out the ones that are just "dreams" from … [Read more...]

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What 3 Words Describe Your Life Today?

August 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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If you had to choose what 3 words describe your life right now, what would they be? We asked you & here are some of your answers... Good to reflect on. When we are trying to keep up with the world it's easy to forget that God knows our limits & that we are to use those weaknesses to serve Him, not fret that we can't do what the world does. Romans 12: 2 says, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test & approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing & perfect will." The world's will will never be ours... thank goodness! I hope you will share your 3 words in the comments section below. Painful, frustrating, (always) hopeful … [Read more...]

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