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There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may recover to a better state than you were ever in before.

Since my illness, I've felt the presence of my angels.

Disease, insanity, and death were the angels that attended my cradle, and since then have followed me throughout my life.

Sickness, insanity and death were the angels that surrounded my cradle and they have followed me throughout my life.

I have had a lot of blessed, interesting things happen to me and have bumped up against some amazing people.

My illness is excruciating and difficult to cope with. It takes over your entire life and causes more suffering than I can describe.

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence.

When I was volunteering with Hurricane Katrina refugees in Houston in 2005, I first started thinking about the whole phenomenon of grace under pressure.

I believe that illness has led me to a life of gratitude, so I consider Lyme disease at this point in my life to be a blessing in disguise.

Illness transforms the things you most fear into the things you crave and would hold onto if you could.