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Lent 2013: The Grace in Pain
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mpratt
So far, this has been a more painful Lent than usual. Lung inflammation, joint pain – ah, lupus! The twinges, aches, and stabs sure make pain immediately present. And one of the things I’m trying to do when they occur is bring Lent into the present, too. So often, pain takes us out of where…
Chronic Illness: You Do Not Have to Do It All
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mpratt
Calling all multi-tasking, over-stressed, well-intentioned people with chronic illness! (and I mean myself, too): You do not have to do it all. Not even if the nicest person from church calls you to ask you a “favor” because he/she knows that you’re home all day and you “must have a few minutes” to help out…
Prejudice – To Those Who Are Annoyed or Put Off
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mpratt
As a companion blog to “Prejudice – How We Cope,” I thought this might respond to those on the other side of chronic pain and illness: “To those who may be annoyed, put off, or otherwise inconvenienced by people with chronic illness, pain, and other health challenges: “Peace to you! “You don’t know me, and I…
Prejudice – and How We Cope
By
mpratt
A recent news story about a waiter who refused to serve customers who made derogatory comments about a special needs child in a restaurant really hit home for me. How unusual – and refreshing – that an able-bodied person unrelated to the child stood up for him! And how many more stories there are like…
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