💙 Keeping It Real – Living With Chronic Illness and Faith 💙

 💙 Keeping It Real – Living With Chronic Illness and Faith 💙


Today has been a great day with my blood sugars. Yesterday was not quite as good, but after some troubleshooting, I realized one of my pump settings needed to be adjusted. Once I got that corrected, my blood sugars started coming down, and praise God they have stayed in a great range today. 🙏


And that is even with working hard in my classroom yesterday and today, cleaning, organizing, and getting everything ready for summer camp to start on Monday.


These teacher workdays have definitely kept me busy!


One thing I want people to understand is that living and working with a chronic illness is possible.


It just takes a little more planning, a little more effort, and a lot more patience.


Many times people only see us showing up for work, taking care of our families, or going about our day. What they don't see are the blood sugar checks, insulin adjustments, doctor appointments, medications, fatigue, and all the behind-the-scenes things that have to happen just to keep life moving forward.


Sometimes our bodies don't want to cooperate.


Sometimes we're tired.


Sometimes we're frustrated.


Sometimes we want to stay in bed and rest.


But life keeps moving, and most of the time we have to keep moving too.


That doesn't mean we ignore our health. It means we learn to work with our bodies the best we can while giving ourselves grace when things don't go as planned.


I have learned that some days are easier than others, but every good day is a blessing from God.


Every stable blood sugar.


Every burst of energy.


Every accomplishment.


Every answered prayer.


They are all reminders of God's faithfulness.


I truly believe that God gives us strength for each day we face. Not necessarily strength for next month or next year, but enough strength for today.


And today, I am thankful.


Thankful for good blood sugars.


Thankful for the ability to work.


Thankful for another day to serve others.


Thankful for God's grace that carries me through the difficult days and celebrates with me on the good ones.


If you are living with a chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or any health struggle, don't give up.


Take it one day at a time.


One prayer at a time.


One step at a time.


And remember that God sees every battle that no one else can see.


💙 "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." — Isaiah 40:31


Have a blessed and wonderful evening, and keep the faith. God is still working, even on the days when life feels hard. 🙏💕



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