Category Archives: Illness

An "Inner Parts" Story

Posted on August 8, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

In May 1967 my husband was born emergency c-section to his young mother of 19. With fresh news of her husband’s army unit “activated” for Vietnam, Debby finally went into labor. ONE MONTH overdue! Something however, was terrible wrong. Debby … Continue reading →

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Never Upended

Posted on August 7, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

David’s feeling better did not last! Fever returned and pain increased. This time we drove to the closest ER, per his former surgeon. He said, “Don’t wait.” Right away, there was great concern and he was quickly admitted. A team … Continue reading →

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Why Who Where How What?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Here I am sitting on our porch…- early morning, wondering why? Why is my husband plagued with yet another trial of his health? Who are we to see for the next step? Where does God want us to go? How … Continue reading →

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Sickness Crisis! What I've learned…

Posted on July 30, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Too many trips to the ER with family members and friends. Too many hospital bedside stays. Nowhere else in life have I experienced such closeness to God… and such distance. From crisis, I’ve learned: God is near whether I feel … Continue reading →

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Tactics of the enemy

Posted on July 21, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Fear and discouragement seem to be the enemy’s tactic of choice. Irritatingly, they usually work. Sigh …”I’m afraid God won’t come through and something bad will happen.”  …”things like this always happen to me.” …” If I don’t fight, nothing … Continue reading →

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Lyme Disease & weight gain :/

Posted on March 15, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Recently, through loads of research https://wellnessmama.com/5356/fix-your-leptin/ … I read that the bacteria like Borrelia in Lyme Disease can damage a body’s Leptin Receptors. Weight Loss requires “Leptin Sensitive” to use stored fat. Leptin a hormone produced in the body’s fat cells, tells the brain how … Continue reading →

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Is Why Ok?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

…Is it ok to ask: Why is this happening? Why isn’t God doing something about it? Why can’t I change it? Why does that other person’s life seem so much easier? Why me? David and I are reading a book … Continue reading →

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What's New with Lyme?

Posted on February 14, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

February 2018- This week I am ecstatic! I mean really happy… praising God… jumping for joy! Sarah has applied to return to college and finish her degree. Woohoo 🙌🏽 August of 2016 -marked her withdrawal from the University of Georgia … Continue reading →

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Life Appreciation 

Posted on December 30, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Thursday night I thought I was dying. Unrealistic? Possibly. But I felt strongly about it! 2 words: food poisoning. To say it was sudden and horrific and momentarily life-altering is an understatement. One of those times when no one can … Continue reading →

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7 years ago…

Posted on December 20, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Christmas is a happy time of memories for me. I love to look at photos of holidays past. This one from my in-law’s house is especially wonderful. David, just out of the hospital after a long and near-death experience. He … Continue reading →

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