by Agnes | Sep 21, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Pain
Guest post by Rob vanSpronsen Hi, I’m Rob — Agnes’s husband. Normally, I’m behind the scenes supporting her writing and the life she shares here with you. But this week, Agnes has been down with a massive head cold. She asked me to step in and share some of the...
by Agnes | Sep 14, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions, Pain
When you live with chronic illness, words can feel powerless. Pain speaks loudly. Fatigue drowns out hope. Brain fog whispers, “You’ll never get better.” But Scripture reminds us that words are not powerless at all. They are life-giving. They are tools for healing....
by Agnes | Sep 6, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions, Pain
When we talk about healing from chronic illness, one of the most overlooked factors is stress. It isn’t just an emotion we feel — stress leaves a real imprint on the body. Books like The Body Keeps the Score (by Bessel van der Kolk) and When the Body Says No (by Gabor...
by Agnes | Aug 24, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
Feeling burnt out by your healing plan? Discover how to rebuild your energy with simple, sustainable daily rhythms—no overwhelm, just grace. When Healing Becomes Another Thing to Chase At some point, healing itself can start to feel like a full-time job. You track...
by Agnes | Aug 17, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Food / Diet
When You’re Still Tired—Even After Resting You’ve tried sleep. You’ve tried pacing. You’ve even tried pulling back from everything “extra”… and somehow, you’re still tired. The kind of tired that doesn’t go away after a nap. The kind that weaves through your muscles,...
by Agnes | Aug 10, 2025 | Energy / Fatigue, Mind / Emotions
When the Word “Exercise” Felt Like a Threat There was a time when the word exercise made my stomach turn.Not because I didn’t want to move… but because every time I tried, I crashed. I’d attempt a short walk or some stretches, trying to do the “right thing”… and then...
