Tag Archives: M.E.
Stick and Carrot
Speaking with a friend the other day, he asked me if I loved and accepted myself – meaning in the same way God does – and I replied about eighty percent. He said he felt he didn’t have a very … Continue reading
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Ring In the New
New Year is traditionally a time for making resolutions, something I am never quite sure of. To be effective and lasting they have to be more than promises or good intentions. I prefer to see it as making a new … Continue reading
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I Believe in Miracles
Some years ago, I had a very humbling experience. My wife suggested I went see a lady in the village whose husband was very ill. When she showed me in, I saw that her husband was barely conscious. She said … Continue reading
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Acceptance or Resignation
Speaking with someone with chronic fatigue, the other day, made me think. She said she had accepted the illness and this brought peace inside. A fact that I readily agree with. Accepting that we have an illness is absolutely key … Continue reading
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How We Slayed Smaug the Dragon
How my wife and I, despite the restrictions of chronic illness, attempted the 2.3 mile walk through our local country park. A walk that for most people would be an amble, became for us, an expedition of Tolkienesque proportions. It … 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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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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Getting the Balance Right
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 … 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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From Mountains to Molehills
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 … Continue reading
Wheelchair World
My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis for over thirty years, but has never had a fall until: During her art class in the village hall, my wife slipped (quite how remains a mystery) and fractured both her femur and elbow. … Continue reading
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How Are You?
When I was diagnosed with M.E. I was thrust into another world – challenging and scary. I was looking to God for the way forward. I knew He understood, but I wanted someone with ‘flesh on!’ to share my experience … Continue reading
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