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Posts written by Krystal

Thoughts

When I Just Want to Say No

August 4, 2025August 3, 2025 Krystal

Sometimes, the chronically ill life becomes too much. But giving up is not an option. We need to remember who our God is instead.

Thoughts

Setting Goals, Chronically-Ill Style

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 Krystal

New year's resolutions can be hard, especially if chronic illness interrupts your consistency. Here's what I have tried instead.

Thoughts

When I Have Yet Another Flare Up

December 9, 2024March 3, 2025 Krystal

The chronically ill life can get discouraging when one flare up is followed by another. And another. And another. But here are three truths I remember when life feels like “whack-a-flare.”

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Thoughts

Why to Share Your Chronic Illness Story

October 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Krystal

Sharing our chronic illness stories helps us realize we're not alone. It also allows us to share the comfort God has given us and to showcase God's unchanging character.

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Thoughts

When Disaster Strikes

September 30, 2024October 19, 2024 Krystal

My family and I just lived through hurricane Helene, one of the worst natural disasters to hit Western North Carolina. The aftermath is devastating, but God is still good.

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Something New Is Coming . . .

September 9, 2024September 30, 2024 Krystal

I've been working on a little—or maybe not so little—project.

Thoughts

When I Want to Give Up

July 1, 2024September 11, 2024 Krystal

Sometimes, life can seem like it's too much, and we can be so overwhelmed we just want to give up. How do we handle that? This is what I've learned.

Thoughts

When Life Explodes

March 29, 2023September 8, 2024 Krystal

Even when life spirals out of control with breath-taking speed, God’s presence, grace, and love never change.

Thoughts

So Much to be Thankful for

November 24, 2022March 29, 2023 Krystal

Even in the midst of difficult times, there is so much to be thankful for because I have a good God who loves me.

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So yeah. I’m in the hospital. What now?

June 10, 2022November 24, 2022 Krystal

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About Krystal

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I am a follower of God who also happens to have a chronic illness or two. It is my desire that God will use my story to encourage others who also live with chronic illnesses.

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