Just Holding it Together
Through my suffering, I am learning to surrender my life to God, too. As I learn to manage chronic pain, I have found living for Him is far better than anything I’ve ever had here on earth.
Does a Surrendered Life Mark a Godly Woman? Read More
I have had tingling and numbness in my hands. So the doctors ordered a nerve study. A nerve study tests each of your nerves to see which ones are causing the problem.
EMG – Nerve Study – My Pain Journey Read More
Have you ever noticed how so many of the Psalms start with protest and end with praise? I’m no good at poetry, but this is my story – my Psalm. It is a story of trudging through protests, of the fear and anxiety and grief in the places in between, and finally… to singing praises.
From Protest to Praise Read More
In 2011, I started having widespread pain (as in, everything hurt, all over my body), severe abdominal pain, and lots of other strange symptoms.
No Light at the End of the Tunnel for Chronic Pain Read More
Chronic Pain is a part of your life, but it is not your identity
Your Identity is More Than Your Chronic Pain Read More
Interviews with Chronic Pain Warriors I know! It’s strange to write these words [light and momentary] when talking about chronic pain. I have been in an R.A. flair most of …
Light and Momentary Pain? I’m Not So Sure Read More
We have looked at being a friend, but there are many chronic pain warriors who feel that their friends have forsaken them. Left them to die. Let’s read on…
You May Feel Forsaken But God Will Uphold Read More
Reading a Psalm a day will help you soul and your outlook on life. Here’s another Psalm to bless the chronically ill. And possibly you too!
How to Be a Friend to the Chronically Ill Read More
Originally posted in ggmandy dot com in 2017 but still valid today. And again November 22, 2018 Dear Friend, The other day, when you heard about my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, you said …
How Can You Help Someone With Chronic Pain? Read More
Did you miss the primary election because it is too difficult to vote? I write to help prepare you for the next election.
Voting With Chronic Pain-Disability Read More