This is a pencil sketch I did, based upon an old magazine cutting that really caught my imagination.
This is a pencil sketch I did, based upon an old magazine cutting that really caught my imagination.
The boy is looking directly into the adult’s eyes – let’s assume it was his father – and it’s clear he [...]
Accepting that we have a chronic illness is absolutely key to moving forward. It took me a long time to stop struggling and surrender to God and seek His way in it. This is vital, but does not mean that I am totally resigned to it being my lot and have to stay this way. [...]
I was never comfortable reading the Book of Job and the message about suffering. I explained it away by saying it was old fashioned – like this picture of him and his friends, it’s not my style – and had been superseded by Jesus Christ on the cross. My stance was that it was no [...]
I am learning such a lot from our grandchildren. The girls especially are avid confident painters and apply colour with gay abandon. Our two granddaughters did this for my last birthday. It’s one of their more careful ones.
I was brought up differently and had colouring books, where I had to paint or crayon between the [...]
Please do not misunderstand me. Chronic fatigue, ME/CFS/CIFDS is a horrible illness and I would not wish it on anybody. I found it devastating at first. In trying to find a way through the illness, I have experienced a whole gamut of emotion; loneliness, anger, helplessness, anguish, grief, including some feelings I didn’t think I [...]
I sat in a deserted seaside parking lot. My wife was taking part in a reunion and I was left to my own devices. I was in to my second year with CFS, my fatigue level was average to high – at least three out of a maximum five – and I wondered what I [...]
When I was diagnosed with CFS/ME a lot of my activity was curtailed. The ‘doing’ was restricted and I had to learn all over again just to ‘be!’ There was time to consider where I was going in life, to notice the things close to and to pray. Prayer was often difficult at first, with [...]
The Carpenter and the Glue Pot
Childhood memories can effect our lives as adults – this is one of the better ones.
My father wasn’t a demonstrative man, nor was he given over to emotion or displays of affection. Some of the times I felt closest to him were when he was in his woodshed. This [...]
We all need a healthy balance in our lives. I believe that if we are in harmony with our surroundings, food, work, friends, family, emotions, material things and especially God, then we have the potential environment for inner peace and a healthy lifestyle. I have found that this is especially important for anyone with CFS [...]
It was suggested I write this as if it was ‘Chronic Fatigue’, the illness speaking.
My name is Chronic Fatigue although some call me ME, I like that.
I’m your constant companion. I’m always with you and want your full attention. You see, I like to be centre stage. I’ve sapped your energy and weakened your muscles, [...]
I was clearing out our basement the other day and came across my walking boots.
They haven’t seen the light of day since I was diagnosed with M.E.. They are very good quality Zamberlins. Although they are Italian, they were made on a British last for the wider Anglo Saxon foot. They took my strong legs [...]
Come and join me on the journey. The way is narrow and rocky in places, but there is a surprise around every bend.
