Sometimes life is overwhelming – sickness, death, divorce, mental anguish,  … We have been through life’s tough times too and know you need something to help get you through.

Hangin’ on Faith is here to provide hope and encouragement during those times. We are reaching out to help in various ways.  On this website are stories from real people who may have gone through similar situations. Sometimes reading about how someone else has prevailed will give you the strength and encouragement to make it through too. Read our stories to gain hope for yourself or share with another.  Most storytellers are even available for contact for more personal help and sharing. 

 Knowing there is a way to make it through a difficult time may provide a ray of hope...  

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Newsletter - August 2010

The Power of Faith

By Melody, Roanoke Rapids




My hair fell out in hunks

It was on a Friday night, so I knew I would not see a doctor until the next week. I went on the internet looking for information and I found the "dreaded" Autoimmune disease Alopecia. When I saw a doctor, my research was confirmed. At the time, I had not been saved, but I did believe in God.

Soon after losing my hair, I started having other symptoms: fatigue, nausea, joint and muscle pain and too many to write. I got sicker and sicker. It took three years to get a diagnosis. Finally I found a doctor at UNC Chapel Hill and was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease which is very rare named Dermatomyositis as well as Alopecia. That was when I knew I could not face this on my own, so, I hit my knees and asked God to help me.

Rest of Melody's story.

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The Waiting...

I'm not talking about waiting for the jerk in front of you to "Turn already!" Or the "I have to get home now but they only have one register open and the guy with the full cart didn't think to let me go first with my one item... Grrrr! Not the waiting that causes frustration, anger and high blood pressure.

I'm talking about the waiting filled with fear or even terror. I'm talking about waiting for that call - why isn't he home yet? Or for that report to come back - did I pass? Will I be on the list to get a pink slip? What did they learn from the pathology report - is it cancer? I'm sure you can imagine times when you've had a similar experience.

It has been my observation that during that waiting time, people slow down - back off from the busyness of our lives because their thoughts get consumed with worry. And naturally we expect the worse. Of course worrying isn't good for you, it's "anti-healthy."

I praise the Lord my Mom taught me worrying doesn't do any good - planning and analyzing, yes - but not being consumed with "What if's" about things that we can't control - it is just wasted energy. But backing off from the busyness - now that has some merit! In fact a lot of merit!

Who wants to live afraid - scared - maybe even terrified? You only get today once - do you want to spend it that way? It also affects those around you - do you want to pass your anxiety on to them? Talk to the One that can take it -vent to Him - get things off your chest. But be sure to really let that happen - let it "get off your chest" - let Him take it. He already knows what you are thinking and feeling and He certainly has the shoulders to handle it.

With all the non-busyness time you could do some things you enjoy that you've not taken time to do... take a walk, catch up with an old friend, read a book, or take a power nap. Not only will it help take your mind off your troubles and help pass the time, but maybe even give you some joy and peace in the midst of "the waiting." Then too, there is that other thing - "pray about it." That's a topic we could focus on with the additional time we'll have.

So maybe that "waiting" could turn into a blessing. Think on a grander scale - what if you took 10 minutes for yourself each day to get refreshed and rejuvenated? If you are in a waiting period and refocus those 10 minutes, think about what you could eliminate in your life.

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? ... Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day had enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:27, 34

Unfortunately some people, like the one in our featured story, eventually must become pros at waiting - but read about her faith! Oh - and that waiting for that jerk in front of you to turn... is it worth the high blood pressure? Really?

Written with Hope and His Love,
Signed:Mrs. Hypocrite (Kathy)

Kathy Wood
President and Founder

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