Tag: chronic illness

Focused Living, Gifts of Pain, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

Gil’s Story – Learning to Live a Full Life with Peripheral Neuropathy

Dr. J. Gilbert Miller received his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Princeton University and spent a decade in academia, followed by a 30-year career as an aerospace engineer. He began experiences symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in his mid-forties and, after watching his mother live through the same disease, was determined not to let it ruin his quality of life. In this article, he shares 5 things he’s learned to help him live a full, active, and joyful life with a chronic illness.

Focused Living, Gifts of Pain, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

Two Young Moms Unite Over Chronic Illness and Invite You to Join Their Fight for a Cure

For Neuropathy Awareness Week, Jen and Rosy are sharing their story for the purpose of raising awareness, education, and funding for this disease, which affects over 40 million people worldwide. Visit today’s post to find out how you can join them in their fight for better treatments and a cure.

Faith, Gifts of Pain, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

To My Friends With Chronic Pain Or Illness, I See You

To my friends with chronic pain or illness—I see you. I understand how much strength and energy it takes to endure pain every single day, and I know that just because you carry it well doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy. My prayer is that this letter and knowing you are not alone will lighten your burden. May God speak through your story, use it to set someone else free, and draw you closer to Himself so that you can be made whole.