@Jesswithjoy

Wife & mom Believer in Jesus Trying not to let chronic illness keep me down 💙

Joined April 2020
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Most people think of the chronically ill as weak, but it takes a lot of strength to handle life while fighting great physical battles daily.
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I keep thinking there is not enough time in the day to do all I need to do. But there's probably enough time... there's just not enough energy.
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MCAS is like an obstacle course, but the obstacles are invisible.
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I'm not lazy. I'm trying harder than anyone realizes. I'm just exhausted from rebuilding a life that keeps falling apart every time I think I'm finally making progress. Some days, it feels like life isn't testing me anymore, it's breaking me.

ALT I'm not lazy. I'm trying harder than anyone realizes. I'm just exhausted from rebuilding a life that keeps falling apart every time I think I'm finally making progress. Some days, it feels like life isn't testing me anymore, it's breaking me.

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If you’re obeying God and seeing little fruit, don’t give up. You may not see the marriage changing yet. You may not see your children responding yet. You may not see the person you’re praying for coming to Christ yet. You may not see the fruit of your faithfulness at all. But your responsibility is obedience … The results belong to God. Keep praying. Keep preaching. Keep serving. Keep forgiving. Keep fighting sin. Keep doing what God has commanded. Faithfulness is never wasted when you’re faithful to a sovereign God.
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chronic_royalty_ 2d At first, everyone asks: "How are you feeling?" Then months pass. Then years. Eventually, the questions stop. But chronic illness doesn't stop just because people stopped asking.

ALT chronic_royalty_ 2d At first, everyone asks: "How are you feeling?" Then months pass. Then years. Eventually, the questions stop. But chronic illness doesn't stop just because people stopped asking.

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“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” —Jam. 1:12 Some trials don’t end quickly. But God calls the one who endures them blessed. Keep going. Keep trusting.
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I'm just a person who needs to get stuff done in a body that needs to lie down
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Chronic illness truths I get such a wide range of symptoms, I struggle to know when to just accept something as a new symptom or whether I should be seeing my doctor about it. [character with wide eyes, open arms in a shrugging gesture, and a question mark floating directly above its head.]

ALT Chronic illness truths I get such a wide range of symptoms, I struggle to know when to just accept something as a new symptom or whether I should be seeing my doctor about it. [character with wide eyes, open arms in a shrugging gesture, and a question mark floating directly above its head.]

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“Even when nothing changes outwardly, something is still happening. Perhaps not in the relationship, but certainly in you. The Lord uses trials to strengthen endurance, deepen dependence upon Him, & sanctify us. What feels unseen to you is fully seen by God.” —Julie Ganschow
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David wasn’t delivered from every threatening circumstance. He was delivered from the fear that those circumstances had power over him. The same God who met David in the darkness meets us there too. His presence is greater than our fear.
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“In the hands of a loving God, sorrow and suffering become the doorways into the greatest and most indestructible joys.” — David Powlison A profound reminder that God doesn’t waste our suffering. In His hands, even our deepest sorrows can become pathways to joy.
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Not the best quality picture, but still one of my favorite photos of us. Just a normal day of being their mom. Nothing else I would rather be doing with my life. They are such blessings 💕
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“When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You care for him?” ~Psalm 8:3-4🕊
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When overwhelmed with health stuff, I am thankful for even the smallest things: ~ Pillow under my head ~ Foods I can still tolerate ~ Still breathing ~ Sunshine ☀️ ~ Technology, to connect with others like you 🤍
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Being chronically ill has taught to me celebrate small wins and enjoy little moments
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Never give up 🤍🤍
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"With Your counsel You will guide me..." Psalm 73:24
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"This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
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Any other hobbies I can do from the couch?
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