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Tag Archives: illness
I’m Back – part 2
On October 17, 2021, after a long absence from blogging, I posted “I’m Back” a piece about my experience with severe illness. Unfortunately, I wasn’t back for long. For several months, I have been undergoing chemotherapy for multiple myeloma, an … Continue reading
Psalm 23 for People with Cancer
PSALM 23 (KJV)* The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Please be my shepherd! I know if I follow you patiently, I will have everything I need. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth … Continue reading
Posted in Who am I when my Body Fails me?
Tagged God's presence in a time of trouble, illness, Psalm 23
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Who am I when my Body Fails Me? Someone Learning to Accept Powerlessness
Lately my husband and I have been nearly overwhelmed with health issues, some new and some longstanding. As I waded through these months (in very heavy boots), I learned some answers to the question this series asks: Who am I … Continue reading
Posted in Who am I when my Body Fails me?
Tagged asking for help, false narratives, II Corinthians 12, illness
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