Tag: Sickness
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🔔 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: When Hate Mocks the Song
“And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.’” There comes a moment in every person’s life when the weight of the world finally breaks through the outer shell we’ve tried so hard…
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A Descent Into Darkness
In 2018, my husband Dexter nearly lost his life to sepsis, a vicious infection that consumed him after a bout of Salmonella poisoning. What looked like a simple sickness became a nightmare, and as his body collapsed under the weight of the infection, his soul slipped into a place darker than words can carry. I…
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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Still Enjoying Comfort Foods in the City
Over the last several years, my health has been slightly subpar due to tremendous amounts of stress—stress from work, everyday responsibilities, and most importantly, the heavy role of being a caregiver for my husband. That season took its toll on my body and mind in ways I could never have anticipated. By the time I…
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When Doctors Give Up — The Alarming State of Healthcare in the Southern U.S.
This morning I woke up with a heavy heart. My husband and I got ready, not for work or a pleasant outing, but to go and pray with a dear friend in the hospital. He’s been battling stage 4 liver and esophageal cancer since last year. Now, his doctors in Georgia have given up hope,…
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Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Aging, Understanding, and Hope
When you live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), every day can feel like a puzzle you weren’t given all the pieces to—especially when you’ve lived most of your life not knowing you even had it. For me, EDS isn’t just a diagnosis; it’s a life journey that has spanned four decades of unanswered questions, unexplained pain,…
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Finding Freedom and Peace Through Gratitude and Worship
In our fast-paced, often challenging lives, we’re sometimes tempted to let negativity, frustration, and even bitterness creep in. But choosing gratitude and worship in the face of trials can not only transform our outlook but also open the door for unexpected blessings. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a truth supported by science, scripture, and…
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The Benefits of Gratitude While Waiting on Life’s Blessings
In life, it’s often during the waiting seasons—the times when we’re hoping, praying, and working toward our dreams—that we face some of the greatest challenges in our attitudes. Gratitude can feel difficult to cultivate when we’re still waiting for blessings to unfold, but it’s precisely in these moments that gratitude becomes most powerful. Gratitude not…
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Reflections on Dante’s Inferno: Lords and Beasts of the Pit
Part 3 During Dexter’s initial experience of Hell, his journey did not stop at the fiery lake. He descended deeper into the darkness, encountering sights that would chill anyone’s soul. In the midst of his vision, Dexter came face to face with four British lords, clad in Medieval armor, leading a cursed army. These lords—who…
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Understanding Fanconi Anemia: A Rare Genetic Disorder
Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to repair damaged DNA, leading to a host of serious health complications. It’s most commonly inherited and can be passed down if both parents carry a defective gene related to FA. The disease primarily targets the bone marrow, resulting in decreased production…
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Rare to Rare: Caregiving for a Rare as a Rare
Being a caregiver is a challenging role, but when you’re balancing your own chronic illness while caring for a spouse with another rare disease, the challenges intensify. I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to chronic pain and physical limitations, while my husband, Dexter, has Fanconi Anemia (FA), a…
Country Girl Gone City 