• Bomb Cyclone

    This week in Colorado we experienced a weather phenomenon called a Bomb Cyclone. For me it was mostly a pain bomb. Here is a description on a bomb cyclone. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/bombogenesis.html And here is a CNN report on it: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/03/13/us/winter-storm-blizzard-wednesday-wxc/index.html I have chronic pain from Mast Cell Activation and a connective tissue disorder called Elhers Danlos.…

  • The Refiner’s Fire

    I believe in seasons of high pain, shattered dreams or disappointments it is so easy to think of all you want, desire and dream more than our all sufficient, all powerful, faithful, sovereign, good and wise God. So thankful that His grace and forgiveness are limitless and no matter how many times I sin or…

  • Treasures in the Dark

    “When you meet Jesus face-to-face, your hardships will have given you a taste of what He went through to purchase the promise of your resurrection. And your loyalty to Him in your sufferings will give you something concrete to offer in return. For what other proof could you bring of your love if this life…

  • A Martha becoming a Mary

    38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him…

  • The Master Weaver

    I have recently taken up needlepoint again and began reflecting on how it looks on the back side versus the front. As I pondered, it brought back to memory the poem The Master Weaver of unknown (and as I was researching today, of conflicting origin) that was made famous by Corrie Ten Boom author of…

  • Pray and Expect the Unexpected

    “in your prayers, above everything else, beware of limiting God, not only through unbelief but also by thinking you know exactly what He can do. Learn to expect the unexpected, beyond all that you ask or think. Each time you intercede through prayer, first be quiet and worship God in His glory. Think of what…

  • Waiting

    I have been waiting for a diagnosis or explanation for my chemical sensitivity and Mast cell symptoms since November 2009. I entered a more felt season of waiting when finally saw a doctor on August 18, 2017 who understood my issues. I have been waiting for diagnosis, waiting for open registration on the insurance marketplace,…

  • Pretending to be Normal

    My life in recent years has changed greatly due to multiple chronic illnesses taking up residence in my body. My brain and emotions still feel normal even though my body doesn’t always respond. I was recently asked in early December if I would like to host a dinner party in our home in appreciation of…

  • Count it all Joy

    Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds. James 1:2 ESV I am once again doing another Bible Study through Love God Greatly. They will be doing the book of James beginning Monday January 15. I got a jump start on it today and was studying James 1:2. https://lovegodgreatly.com After writing down…

  • Choosing Faith & Gratitude Amidst Pain

    Father in heaven, you know the questions that weigh heavily upon my heart. Just as I rejoice that you have chosen me to be witness to your awesome might, help me move from childhood to maturity about my illness. Let me not resist your plan for me, but go willingly, proclaiming to all that you…