by Agnes | Aug 19, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
The hidden mental load of managing symptoms, appointments, decisions, and everyday life Have you ever wondered why living with chronic illness can leave your mind exhausted before your body is even tired? The past week has been one of those weeks for me. Monday was...
by Agnes | Aug 12, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
Every few days since I’ve been back from our summer vacation, I’ve found myself heading out to the deck with a pair of scissors and a basket in my hand. Before long, I’m back inside with another armful of herbs ready for the dehydrator. As I’ve...
by Agnes | Jul 26, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
Sometimes the greatest gift we can receive isn’t advice or answers. It’s knowing we don’t have to walk the journey alone. Living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome doesn’t mean giving up the things you love. It means learning how to...
by Agnes | Jul 6, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
When healing takes longer than expected, God invites us to find peace before our circumstances change. Living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has taught me that more effort isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the healthiest decision is to stop...
by Agnes | Jun 23, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
How to stop borrowing tomorrow’s problems and find peace in God’s grace for today. Learning to wait without worry can feel almost impossible when you live with chronic illness. Symptoms change, appointments come and go, and uncertainty often becomes part...
by Agnes | Jun 8, 2026 | Energy / Fatigue
How to recognize progress when healing feels slower than you hoped. Recently I was thinking about how easy it is to miss our progress on a healing journey, to minimize it or even dismiss it completely as if it isn’t important. I’ve gone through many phases...
