Tag Archives: Purpose
Reset, 2022 by Francee Strain
Reset, 2022 by Francee Strain is a revision of a post she wrote in 2019. It has been updated to reflect the passage of time and revised to share about two great blessings from God. Investigate Francee’s website, Come Unto Me Ministries. Listen to her podcast, Eternal Purpose. Read more of her devotions here. Francee’s […]
Continue readingHope These Quotes Brighten Your Life Today
Today’s quotes concern the varied aspects of our lives as chronically ill and invisibly disabled people. Some may elicit a chuckle. Others might challenge us. I hope they encourage you and brighten your day with joy. Invisible Disabilities “Invisible disabilities may rent my body, but they don’t own me!” @rowanmaya(on Twitter) “There’s a cultural misperception […]
Continue readingSomeone Needs to Hear Your Story!
You are in for a treat today and in June and July as our guest posts are written by Emily Long and her sister and their mother. Unfortunately, they all share the experience of invisible disability. Today’s post is brought to you by Emily Long, one of the sisters. Check back in June to see […]
Continue readingHow To Find New Purpose With Chronic Illness
Connected Carole’s note: my apologies for not presenting Part Two of Lydia’s post about caregiving for her father when she herself needed care. Lydia has experienced a severe flare. Please keep an eye out for it as I will post it when she is able to write again. Meanwhile, please enjoy Patti Burkett’s guest post […]
Continue readingAnother New Diagnosis? Shattering News?
When yesterday’s normal becomes today’s impossible, changes must be made. You’ve gotten used to your difficult life, and now the doctor proclaims a new diagnosis for you, an invisibly disabled person. What an impossible situation! What is your first reaction? Dismay? Disbelief? Crying? Upset? Fear? Denial? My Life I probably felt all of the above […]
Continue readingI Can’t Work Now! Who am I?
Let’s think today about identity and invisible disabilities. I don’t mean identifying as an invisibly disabled person. Rather, I’m speaking of the sometimes-difficult areas to consider: our self-worth and identity. Sometimes, when we lose important abilities, we may find it hard to still see ourselves as worthwhile people who do have a purpose. Were you […]
Continue readingCould This Be Your Purpose?
We surely feel at times: I CAN’T do it! But maybe that’s not true. Maybe, you and I as chronically ill people can help. Possibly, mentoring someone else could be our purpose. We COULD say, “I CAN do it!” Francee’s grandma had a lasting, lifelong impact on her. Read today’s guest post in Francee’s own […]
Continue readingRainbows in the Storms
Rainbows of beauty and hope become visible during storms, so it follows that the stormy life invisibly disabled people lead can also see beauty and hope in rainbow days. We at Navigating the Storms hope to help you see more rainbows.The impetus for Navigating the StormsStrug- gle (intransitive verb)Try to overcome problem: to make a […]
Continue readingOut of Desolation Into New Life
Does your future look bleak? Is your friend’s life devastated? It may take awhile It may look different But life can be good again–even beautiful! Desolation! The first impression of Lava Lands National Monument, near Bend, OR. Look again. See vegetation here and there. Glimpse the animals. Examine the area and see the many varieties […]
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