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“This Promised Land̶..

Posted April 11, 2025 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“This Promised Land” by Cathy Gohlke … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     There’s a giveaway for a print copy of This Promised Land by Cathy Gohlke, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends April 18, 2025) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted April 4, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness:  Not Remembering A Time When I Wasn’t In Pain

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Today’s life with chronic pain and illness post is about something that  people living with chronic pain and illness know all too well: not remembering a time when they weren’t in pain.   I don’t know about you, but I truly can’t remember a time when I wasn’t […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted March 21, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Brain Fog is Real

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness       Today’s life with chronic pain and illness post is about something that many people with chronic pain and illness live with on a daily basis: brain fog.   Brain fog, also known as cognitive dysfunction, can have a huge impact on one’s quality of life. It […]

“The Pharisee’s Wi..

Posted March 14, 2025 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“The Pharisee’s Wife” by Janette Oke … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     Giveaway for a print copy of The Pharisee’s Wife by Janette Oke, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends March 21, 2025) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted March 7, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Small Things Can Make A Huge Difference

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   There are a number of things in life that someone may not consider a big deal until you live with chronic pain and illness. Then you learn the importance of how small things can really make a huge difference. Here are just a few examples:   comfortable clothes/shoes […]

“Every Deadly Suspicion&..

Posted February 28, 2025 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“Every Deadly Suspicion” by Janice Cantore … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     Giveaway for a print copy of Every Deadly Suspicion by Janice Cantore, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends March 7, 2025) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted February 21, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Things Doctors Don’t Tell You

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Life with chronic pain and illness is like being on a roller coaster ride. And the longer you’re on it, the more doctor visits you have,the more you realize that there are many things doctors don’t tell you.   Here are just a few things I’ve learned […]

“As Sure As the Sea̶..

Posted February 14, 2025 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 8 Comments
“As Sure As the Sea” by Jamie Ogle … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     #Giveaway for a print copy of As Sure As the Sea by Jamie Ogle, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends February 21, 2025) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to […]

Tuesday Tip: You’re Stil..

Posted February 11, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You’re Still Worthy Even When…

Tuesday Tip   Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for everyone to remember: You’re still worthy even when…   Growing up, I never thought I’d find myself living with chronic pain and illness. And I sure never thought it would be something that could cause others to look down on me, view me as […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted February 7, 2025 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Chronic Illness Is a Thief

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Life with chronic pain and illness takes a toll on a person. Life changes dramatically when someone lives with chronic pain and illness. And there are many things it steals, as well.  Here are just a few of them:   Chronic pain and illness steals identities. On […]