Tag Archives: CIFDS
The Pain and the Presence
Having suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome for a number of years has given me a just an inkling of what it could be like for someone who has experienced far greater pain than me. Lying here, Father, I know You … Continue reading
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You Are What You Eat
Those who take food and diet seriously, sometimes quote the phrase, “You are what you eat!” I looked it up and found it originated in the 1800′s or earlier in Europe. The German, “Der Mensch ist, was er ißt.”translates into … Continue reading
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It’s Under My Nose
I am light years away from the busyness and activity that was my world before I was laid low and diagnosed with CFS/ME! Gone are the ‘badges’ I used to wear and polish with pride: ‘engineer’, ‘manager’, ‘chairman of trustees’, … Continue reading
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It’s Lonely In Here
I was catapulted into chronic fatigue after a feeling of loneliness that defied a human solution or change of situation. It was a most painful emotion of abandonment, as if I was the only person in the whole world. Whereas … Continue reading
The Fog of Fatigue
I found one of the most horrible symptoms of CFS/ME, is what I call the fog of fatigue. To have aching and painful muscles and joints with little energy is bad enough, but it seems cruel that the fatigue creeps … Continue reading
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Does God Heal Chronic Fatigue?
Divine Healing has been the subject of many books, periodicals, journals and essays and written from the whole gamut of viewpoints. I am not even attempting to go into this, I leave that to the theologians and biblical scholars. But … Continue reading
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Chronic Fatigue and Family
My viewpoint as a husband and father – I’ve tried to keep it brief! Chronic illness is a daunting challenge to a marriage relationship and family unit. Some say it can be make or break. In our case, we had … Continue reading
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Knight in Shining Armour?
Do you have a picture in your mind how you see yourself? Perhaps as a child you dreamed how you would like to be, or has it got dulled by life’s cares and covered over by years of everyday routine? … Continue reading
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Don’t Take It Lying Down!
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 … Continue reading
Job and Chronic Fatigue
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 … Continue reading
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Thank You for Chronic Fatigue
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 … Continue reading
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A Surprise Victory
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 … Continue reading
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My Name is Chronic Fatigue
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 … Continue reading
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