Category: Hope Amid the Pain

Tuesday Tip: Ask for help, and..

Posted December 13, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Ask for help, and take breaks as needed

Tuesday Tip     For some time, I’ve been sharing Tuesday Tip posts on my Instagram page (www.instagram.com/hopeamidthepain). These are tips that people, particularly those living with chronic pain and illness, may find helpful. I decided to start sharing them here on my blog, as well.  Today’s tip is important at holiday times, but it’s something […]

Happy First Birthday to Hope A..

Posted October 26, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Happy First Birthday to Hope Amid the Pain!

  Happy birthday! Today I’m celebrating something that I’m not sure I ever truly believed I’d be celebrating: the first birthday of my debut book, Hope Amid the Pain. Sure, I’ve wanted to be a writer for almost as long as I can remember, but things didn’t quite happen as I expected. I was never able to […]

One Year Celebration!

Posted October 18, 2022 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
One Year Celebration!

I can’t believe it’s been almost one year since my book released! It still feels a bit like a dream to realize that it truly happened. In celebration, you can pick up the Kindle e-book for $1.99! (Sale ends October, 31, 2022.) Here’s the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3Tspsxj —————————–———- Here’s the book description: Why me? Is God […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Fl..

Posted August 29, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Flourish Instead of Fear

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     This is a powerful verse. And it’s a reminder that you can flourish instead of fear! In Deuteronomy, God challenged the Israelites, His beloved people, to be strong and courageous. And life with chronic pain and illness certainly takes a lot […]

Product Recommendations: Laure..

Posted August 6, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Product Recommendations: Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets, Grabber Reacher Tool, and Polar Products Cooling Vest

Product Recommendations Life with chronic pain and illness is challenging. At times, it’s difficult to do basic, daily tasks.  Once or twice a month, I’ll be posting on my social media sites about some products, apps, videos, etc. that I’ve come across and found to be helpful. Some of you may find them beneficial, too, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: 2 Corinthi..

Posted May 23, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – Abundant Blessings

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     I’ve kept a gratitude journal for years. Each night, I write down at least three things from the day that I’m thankful for. Some days, it’s easy, and I even list more than three. Other times, it’s a bit more difficult, […]

May Link-Up with A Chronic Voi..

Posted May 19, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 6 Comments
May Link-Up with A Chronic Voice

Happy May! A Link-Up Party with A Chronic Voice     I’m participating in the link-up party with A Chronic Voice, https://www.achronicvoice.com/, where we are given monthly writing prompts for a blog post. It’s a chance to connect with other chronic illness bloggers. I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to reflect on and […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 118:..

Posted May 16, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 118:24 – This is the Day that the Lord Has Made

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Happy Sunday! You are here to see a new day! And that, in itself, is a reason to celebrate!     Life can throw a lot of curveballs our way. But starting the day off on a positive note, such as […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 56:3..

Posted May 9, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 56:3 – Facing Fear and Trusting God

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” What a powerful truth. And in my case, it’s a much needed reminder. For many, fears and anxieties have been at a heightened level over the past year (and for me, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: John 8:36 ..

Posted May 2, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 8 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: John 8:36 – God Can Set Us Free

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   John 8:36 talks about freedom. Yet many people today are prisoners, and they don’t even realize it. That prison is often not in the most literal sense. Instead, they’re held captive by their own thoughts. And when you live with chronic pain and […]