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Need a Big Favor
Posted on June 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
I’m currently on the road for a five-day getaway with my wife and youngest son. I’m asking for your prayers—specifically for the pain in my lower back to ease up. The sharp pain on my left side takes my breath away, and my head continues to ache, as if the spinal fluid leak isn’t fully […]
What If This Never Happened?
Posted on June 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
We were gone nearly eight hours today so I could get a CT myelogram done at the hospital. Unfortunately, the process and discomfort were worse than I remembered. If only the spinal cord stimulator company had told the truth. They promised the battery they implanted in my back was MRI-compatible. Instead, time would prove that […]
Be Still, Just Breath
Posted on June 10, 2025 Leave a Comment
Outside of the pure misery, I just can’t handle much right now. I’ve lost all my physical confidence for the moment. This time has truly taken me off guard. I feel like a fish out of water that is fighting to just breathe. The past two days my pain has been insane. Physically, mentally, and […]
When Pain Holds You Hostage
Posted on May 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
The hardest part about a broken body is it holds you hostage. You can’t escape the pain you feel. Often it leaves you squirming and praying for the pain to ease up. Days can be tough and nights even worse. Honestly, I can’t remember what it feels like to not be in some level of […]
Wow, What a 5 Months!
Posted on May 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
No wonder age 50 has made me feel like I’m 150 at times. In just 5 months, I’ve seen just about every kind of doctor out there. I’m trying to discover the true source of my skin outbreaks. I’m trying to discover whether my osteoporosis has advanced. I’m trying to see what has deteriorated any […]
When Your Suffering Continues
Posted on May 14, 2025 Leave a Comment
Anyone fighting a chronic health issue knows the battle never ends. You may have a great day or a great night. You may get to a greater place of healing and coping. You may reach a greater place of peace, but the hurting always sticks around. You would think after a decade of debilitating pain, […]
I Didn’t Get a Choice
Posted on May 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
I understand many people do things to contribute to their pain or illness. However, there are many of us who did nothing to create such life altering pain. Such pain can make everything you do extremely difficult. It can leave you breathless, shaking your head and begging God for relief. Trust me, I’ve lived with […]
Pain Travels, God Travels
I’ve been a part of the severe chronic pain club for over 10 years. I didn’t choose to become a member. However, it’s now a huge part of my life. I still have to process my pain daily and deal with it every hour I’m awake. No matter where I go my pain travels with […]
Pastor Craig Crosby 