Welcome back!

Hi fellow bloggers and friends.

Apologies for the long delay between posts. Unfortunately the nature of this illness is that sometimes back to back flare ups make it quite difficult to survive, let alone blog or do anything else.

But by the grace of God, I hope I keep being strong enough to keep trucking on and keep blogging.

Day 4: Hope Springs... or maybe it just bands..

This is what hope means to me:

Two things:
1. White band: that God loves me.. that though I am a rebeller and an outcast, he sends his Son to die for me on a cross and bring me back to good relationship with Him. This God can save me, can heal me and can give me strength to press on...

2. Purple band: that my fibrocommunity and support group is with me.. that no matter how mean / unhelpful other people may be calling me lazy, or denying me the help I desperately need, only a facebook message away is a smile, a hug and a loving word (more than one or two)....

What does hope mean to you?

Day 3: Look deep into my soul....

Every eye is unique - one thing that's sure of is that it is a window into our soul....

Today's theme is to photograph something starting with an "E"...

Look deep into the picture.. what do you see? Lots of "E"'s to me... Eye, Eyelashes, Eyebrows, Egg shaped...

What really intrigues me is that if you look deep into my pupil, you can make out a few dots, that when put together make my pupil look like a smiley face... Eerie.. (and that's another E!)

Day #2: Patterns that change lives

So today's theme is "Pattern" - This photo was taken in my Paris trip last year in Montmarte, a beautiful artsy town in the north of Paris. This picture captures what is called, "The I Love You Wall", where thousands have written "I love you" in various languages from Hindi, Tamil, French, Spanish, English etc, etc, and the list goes on..

There is nothing more comforting to the soul than the words, "I love you" and this is the pattern is full of those words. May it be a comfort to your soul as it was to mine and clearly to the couple in this photo as well. 

Day #1: Forks can be Fun

Friends and fellow fibro survivors, welcome to the first Friday of February. To have a little fun, I have decided to join the Feb Photo a Day Fun Challenge... What does it involve you ask? Simple.. each day has a theme, take a photo and post, linking back to #FMSPHOTOADAY - Let the festivities begin!!!

Day 1: Fork

The Themes

The Voice of Jesus

THE VOICE OF JESUS

by Mary Hastings (c) Fms Poetry

 

I can feel the voice of Jesus,

Saying " Be still and know I am here;"

I know what you are going through,

And remember that I am near.

 

I know you do not understand,

But in time I will reveal,

All these things that do not make sense,

Are yet a part of My great will.

 

There is something that I am showing you,

And some day you will see;

The struggles that you are experiencing now,

Will draw you closer in your walk with me.

 

It is in this time of suffering,

That you’re gaining more wisdom and faith;

And I have so much more in store for you,

But right now be patient and wait.

 

You need some time to learn and grow,

As I guide you through each day;

And though it seems you are all alone,

I am holding you all the way.

 

In your time of weakness and your pain,

Your strength I will make strong;

I will show you life in a whole new way,

Leading you to the place that you belong.

 

Although right now it seems unfair,

Be aware on what sights are set;

Because I have a job just for you,

And I’m not finished yet.

 

You are so very blessed if you look around,

And I love you oh, so much;

I have not turned you away,

I want you to feel my touch.

 

Please don’t get angry and never give up,

Let your faith in Me bring hope;

And when you feel like you are slipping away,

Hold strong to my Hand as your mighty rope.

 

All things work for good if You’re trusting in me,

So you always have to believe;

It may not look so good to you now,

But there are many blessings you are going to receive.

 

If I can create the Heavens and Earth,

Then know I can take care of you;

So you need not worry about anything,

Just wait and watch what I can do.

 

Come to me daily in conversation and prayer,

Stay focused on My word;

And I will guide you each step of the way,

As My revelations to you are made heard.

 

Rest assured that you will overcome,

This trial will one day be past;

But the lessons learned and the gifts that are gained,

Forever they will last.

 

Live each day with glory and praise,

Be an example that others might see;

And when they ask where you find your peace,

You can then tell them all about ME!

The Biggest Fibro Lie: I'm Okay....

Who can you encourage today? Whose hand can you hold? Who can you hug when words are just not enough?