Utter, complete dependence on God. {Psalm 70:5}

The finite nature of our life.  {James 4:14}

How our bodies are designed to need true Sabbath rest.  {Isaiah 58:13-14}

That everyone has a thorn in their flesh, mine happens to be dressed up as lupus.  {II Corinthians 12:7}

Knowing all of these things doesn’t make the excruciating pain go away.  It doesn’t remove the bone deep fatigue that plagues my day.  Knowing doesn’t help me remember appointments or be less distracted.

But, knowing helps me maintain perspective.{Colossians 3:2}

And being grateful for the everyday little things {like the opportunity to sneak in a nap} and the miracles {I’m still alive} keep me focused on what is truly important.

Seeing the good can be hard through the dark lens of illness.  It requires a conscious effort to look for the positive and maintaining a connection to the Vine.

I had the privilege of being interviewed on the Family Health Matters radio show about living “Chronically Well” today. You can listen below:

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Melanie Melanie blogs about her journey and participated in the 30 Things meme as well and I particularly connected with her answer to question #4.  The biggest adjustment is: “adjusting to a very different brain- I can’t think, learn or remember like I used to”. Couldn’t have said it better myself, Melanie.

Miss Diagnosis First of all, what a hilarious name for yourself.  Ingenious, as a matter of fact.  She blogs at Faith is Fragile which is also a beautiful title.  I related to her answer to #5 on the 30 Things meme.  Most people assume: “I’m lazy or just enjoy sleeping a lot”. I saw this a lot when hopping the 30 Things posts and it irritates me too.

Kristen blogs about living with Lyme disease, that was just recently diagnosed.  Her #22 struck a deep chord with me.  My illness has taught me that: “just because you don’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there.”  I hate how many people feel invalidated during the process of waiting to be diagnosed!

Selena She talked about something in a way I had never considered before, but found to be so true.  In addressing question #14, Selena opened my eyes to the reason behind a phenomenon I couldn’t explain before.  People would be surprised to know that: “socializing with family and friends is more difficult for me now”.  It is for me too and I didn’t understand why.  Selena goes into more depth about it so visit her blog for the answer.

Annabeth Again I really connected with something that this blogger said in her answer to #18. Something I miss: “the desire to be physically active”. I so get this!  I used to enjoy riding bikes on the canal with Mike and the boys, I used to look forward to a good workout.  I don’t anymore.  The desire is literally gone.

Each one of these ladies helped me feel less alone!  And that is the point of this week and of my show and part of why I get up in the morning.  We are not alone!  Praise the Lord for that!

In closing, this post made me cry.  So, grab some tissues.

Be blessed,

Melissa

My second podcast on BlogTalkRadio is coming up tomorrow- Wednesday May 13th- LIVE at 11am EST.

My guest, Clarissa, is unable to participate tomorrow (for very good personal reasons) so I am asking for any of you available to listen in/call in to share your stories about how being a parent has changed you and your relationship with God. You can also participate in the live chat during the show. If you would be so kind as to help a multi-tasking mama out tomorrow, I would be forever grateful The call in number for the show is (646) 378-1760.

Thank you so much in advance!!