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Organic foods sure do cost more but here is an idea that may help you out. If you can find a little family farm closeby you can buy fruits and veggies directly from them. You can go to organic you-pick berry farms for the most delishous fresh picked…
Hi Jan Lyn; Sorry to hear about your lip/mouth flare up and food troubles that you are trying to sort out. Patience is difficult; I know; but do know that this too shall pass. Sometimes the trials we go through are so wearying and rest seems out of…
Amen; Jan Lyn; We do the next thing one day at a time, one moment at a time. Not looking to tomorrows worries for today holds enough of its own. And at that; we are to trust God and hold faith in our hearts no matter what we may be going through. Re…
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- How did you hear about Living Whole with Chronic Pain Network?
- Joys invitation
- What I'd like to find here:
- Community, Truth, Friendship, Holistic healing ideas, Green living ideas, Understanding, Prayer Support, Holistic Help for Chronic Pain, Holistic Remedies for What Ails Me, Healthy Direction and Encouragement, Health for my Spirit, Soul, and Body!
- About You:
- Enjoy offering hope and encouragement in the Lord and inspiration in His love and building others up through appreciation. Am grateful for prayer support which is deeply needed and will pray for those with needs as well. I am trusting God to work within my present need and challanges but dont want to identify with the problems
- What chronic condition(s) are you diagnosed with?
- One that I really need to get free from
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Hi; Its me wanting to clarify something I wrote in my introduction. I said I desperately needed to get free from a long term problem , but didnt want to identify it. I am not sure of all the reasons why I chose to write that; but one of the biggest battles of my life has been to overcome ocd and the complications of living in my mind most of the time and the entanglements that obsessing, compulsiveness, and over analyzing bring. I dont really want to see myself with these problems anymore becaus… Continue
Posted on February 21, 2009 at 5:52pm — 7 Comments
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- At 7:11pm on November 19, 2009,
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- At 5:09pm on August 23, 2009,
Jan Lyn Lewis said…
- Hi Again Carol,
You caught a giggle from me with your Oy vey expression. We do say that around my household too, especially this past week with all 4 other members of my family down with colds and my one eye swelled up and then my thoughts started to get the best of me. So, I can understand a bit about your situation with your thought life. I've struggled with a lot of nervousness/anxiety in the past and while I'm not symptom free completely, I've made a lot of progress. It gets triggered every so often. I just know your heart is so precious and the Lord is working so much in you. I'm so pleased to have you as a friend here as you are so honest, dear and loving! Just keep pressing on and know you are human and definately still in the race! God will continue to complete his work in you. I cling to that verse in Philipians 1:6 all the time.
As far as our homeschooling, yes, I used to be involved in 2 groups actually. I had to drop out 3 years ago when I could not fufill our requirements or cope with the physical pain enough to drive and remain active. I'm giving it a go this year by just joining back up with the one Christian group and have explained to them that I can give in certain ways, but my situation needs to allow for some flexibility. We hope to at least be able to have special days together and some field trips. There is always a back to school day in the park and a field day at the end of the year. We've got parent meetings once per month, so my husband and I plan on trying to work together to continue this. Last year we had a tutor help us. This year we are trying out some Virtual Schooling by computor that looks promising. It's not the way I would plan it to go with my philosophy of education, but it's a way to KEEP going since the girls desperately want to remain at home. I'll have to let you know how it goes.
Well, I had better run and get a few things done. I wish for you a beautiful and peaceful week.
Jan Lyn
PS-I of course will pray for you and L, Amy and all other friends struggling
- At 4:18pm on August 22, 2009,
Jan Lyn Lewis said…
- Hello Carol,
How nice to hear from you and to also get an update on your friend Amy. I was wondering how things were going and don't get to write as often as I would like. Being online hurts my eyes so I have to break up my time a bit and limit it some what. So, it makes my day to come to LW for a while and especially to hear from special friends like you!
You're such an encouragement and I'm always better for hearing from you. You mentioned trust, and that's kind of where I am right now. I'm trying to trust God more and more all the time with my illness. This summer I've spent once again trying new medications out--necessary ones that I can't get around. I have to build them up slowly and heavy fatigue is one of the side effects that I'm having a time with. It has zapped my energy and time for creativity, which is a bit frustrating as that is what seems to be a bit healing for me....writing a bit, drawing, taking photos and doing things with my daughters. So, I just have been trying to do things earlier in the day and trusting God will get this medication plan right if I give it to him.
So, I start back homeschooling this week. My family took a vacation to the beach and arrived home to me sick. It's taken a while to get them through that so our other family vacation (just day trips and a long weekend away,) was post-poned until September. I love the fall so it suits me fine but I need to start up with teaching. I feel my plate is full and so am TRUSTING once again, God to show me HIS priorities. I'm working on writing a book to use with my youngest daughter for a science/nature and language/articulation program. So, I'm not blogging online as much as I'm devoting time to that. I'm also trying to brainstorm ways to make money at home since I cannot work out now and missed out on disability. Most of all praying about what God's purposes are for me at this time.....
So, how are you? I know you stopped working at the deli. Have you been at home or started another job? How are you feeling and managing with the ocd? My depression has been up and down but I feel that I'm catching on better to when it occurs and that it will back down in time. I pray that you are doing well and able to enjoy a bit of wellness and your son. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing again some time soon when you have the chance.
In Friendship and Love,
Jan Lyn
- At 2:12pm on August 21, 2009,
Kimberly Walker (& Donald) said…
Hello Sweet friend,
I have thought of you SEVERAL times in just the past couple of days and thought that I should come visit and see how you are doing?
Soooo....are you still at the deli or have you moved on? I know you were considering making a change.
How are the changes you made in your diet and nutrition helping with giving some mental clarity? I've been enjoying the fresh STRAWBERRIES that have been in season! I am also just beginning to do a gluten-free diet. I want to do it for 30 days and see what, if any, difference living without the gluten could make in my diet. I am NOT a big wheat eater - but enough that it might could be effecting my health. More recent studies suggest that those who struggle with FM might could benefit from a gluten-free diet, so I figure it is worth a try.
Donald will start school in a couple of weeks! We are excited to be heading out on our journey through Bible College and then Seminary. It is amazing to think that we are changing direction in midstream life - but we truly feel called of the Lord to Pastoring, so we desire to walk in FAITH and trust the Lord with the details.
Well honey, I guess I am going to run!! I want you to know I miss you around here! You are a precious blessing in my life!!
With His Tremendous Love!!
Kimberly W.
- At 4:26pm on June 28, 2009,
Jan Lyn Lewis said…
Hello Carol,
That's the thing isn't is Carol. Even if there appears to be darkness GOD is PRESENT in that darkness. We don't stay stuck there as God is faithful, ever-present and will be with us in it as well as when it lifts!
I am so thankful to hear that your friend was located. I understand and empathize with a lot of mental health issues as my mother was a psychiatric nurse and I also worked within a psychiatric hospital for some time when I was younger (before I taught,) and by the way, I did love it. It is serious and yes, your friend needs God desperately, and both of those conditions typically need medication so I earnestly hope she is going to be under a doctor's care and off the street. I will keep her in prayer and am realizing what a gift of sensitivity and care you have for others.
I hope that you have a peaceful and beautiful week ahead and thank you for keeping me updated.
In Friendship,
Jan Lyn
- At 3:11am on June 25, 2009,
Isabel said…
- Thank you my dear Carol. I hear the Lord's voice as I read your message and I am so grateful that we can communicate more often thru this site. I hope your day is great and that of your loved ones.
Rest assured that you are in my prayers.
Love, Isabel
- At 10:13am on June 19, 2009,
Patti G. said…
- Hi Carol,
Thanks for your note on my page. Sounds like you have been busy. I have been pretty wiped out the last couple of weeks since my hubby had surgery on his shoulder it makes a lot of extra work for me helping him out since he can't use his arm. I don't mind but I'm not able to get on the computer very much. I'm sorry to hear about the young woman Val. I'm praying for her right now. I hope you are feeling well and have a good day.
Blessings,
Patti
- At 12:19pm on June 2, 2009,
Kimberly Walker (& Donald) said…
Oh Precious Carol!!! I am not disappointed at ALL in your decision. It is YOURS to make and I trust the LORD with you my dear one! HE knows what you need and is directing your path and I am just blessed that past of your path includes Living Whole at this time! How very wonderful that is for us as you are a true blessing to our community and such a prayer warrior! So please, I beg of you not to worry with those kinds of thoughts at all.
I am excited to hear how the nutritional choices you are adding help you. Ultimately I really believe so much of what ails us is directly related to the balance of nutrition in our body. When we are depleted in any one area then we suffer. So I am excited to hear about whatever they bring to you. We learn from one another - and as one who all to often struggles with anxiety I find the choices you have made very interesting.
We plan to so a book study come July for the summer. in Bible Study. Be sure to keep you eye out for it and see if it is something you might be interested in!!
I love you dearly in Christ!
Kimberly W.
- At 7:58am on June 1, 2009,
Kimberly Walker (& Donald) said…
Hi Carol,
I've been thinking about you girl! Was just wondering how you are doing and what's going on in your life? How are things at your job? Are you still having to work 7 days a week. Ugh! I know how daunting that can be. What about your counseling - last I heard you felt like you were making progress with her...I know you are laying your heart and life down with her to truly achieve wholeness of life! You are such a courageous woman to me. I know the Lord is so please with your heart that is towards Him and trusting Him!
Well, I just wanted to stop by! Hope to talk with you again soon!
Much Love in Christ!
Kimberly
- At 4:26pm on May 21, 2009,
Jan Lyn Lewis said…
- Wow, Carol....thanks for telling me your family's story with the schooling situation. Each family is so different, and really each child for that matter. Your words have encouraged me and you are right, so much can change and God will make a way clear to what is best for each of my children. It's a practice, again and again to trust him.
I hope that you got some good sleep! I was up a bit ill in the night, so am ready for a nap just now before having to make dinner, but will catch up again with you soon.
Much love and peace to you!
Jan Lyn
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