Tag: #hopeamidthepain

Made In the Image of God

Posted December 17, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Made In the Image of God

Tuesday Blessings   We are made in the image of God.   There’s a song I’ve been hearing a lot over the past two or three months. And I know that it’s no coincidence. Instead, it is a message I need to hear, and perhaps it’s one you need to hear, as well.    “The […]

Tuesday Tip: Don’t Overd..

Posted December 10, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Overdo It for (Holiday version)

Tuesday Tip     I’ve shared similar tips before, but as the holidays approach, it’s worth a reminder.   Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for anyone, all year long. However, for those living with chronic pain and illness, it’s especially important to remember these around the holidays: Don’t overdo it for the holidays. […]

Tuesday Tip: Your Story Matter..

Posted November 26, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Your Story Matters!

Tuesday Tip     You matter! And so does your story.   If you’re anything like me, you are not necessarily comfortable sharing your story with others. However, in my case, I felt God nudging me to do so.   If you feel that nudge, too, I do pray that you listen to it. There […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted November 8, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Chronic Illness Facts

  Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     For today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness post, I wanted to share something that those of us living with chronic pain and illness wish other people realized. Anything you’d like to add to the list?   I hope you have a low-pain day.     […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted October 11, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: The Chronic Illness Iceberg

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   This is a pretty good representation of Life with Chronic Pain and Illness. There are some things that, even when living with an invisible disability or illness, you can see. However, there is so much more below the surface. This graphic is also a good reminder that when […]

Tuesday Tip: Don’t Bite ..

Posted October 1, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew!

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is: Don’t bite off more than you can chew! (And as I have TMJ issues, I guess this could be both literally and figuratively 🤣) And it can pertain to every area of life.   I have a schedule (for just about everything) I try to keep—no matter […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted July 19, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: It’s Hard to Fight Your Body Every Day

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Life with chronic pain and illness is hard. It’s tiring.  And it’s even worse because you have to fight your own body every day.   And for those of us who live with daily pain, there is never a chance for our bodies and minds to take […]

Tuesday Tip: How Many Spoons D..

Posted July 9, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: How Many Spoons Does It Take?

Tuesday Tip     Many of you have heard me talk about conserving your spoons (energy). Here’s a great graphic that helps demonstrate just how many spoons are used for various tasks.   Perhaps this will help you gain a better perspective so you can find the best way to use your daily spoons.   […]

Tuesday Tip: Lessons Learned W..

Posted June 25, 2024 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Lessons Learned While Living with Chronic Pain and Illness (part 2)

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip post is the continuation of my post from June 11, 2024. I’m sharing three more lessons I’ve learned over the years.   Stay in the moment.: It’s important to slow down and be present. Society these days almost requires us to multitask. I used to, but my increased […]