all my tears
for Dad I cry with Fatigue, and I am crying for you I cry, inflamed muscles aching, I am crying for you I cry anger at isolation, but find: I cry for you I [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 47
I am tired. I am frustrated by inconveniences I could overcome before. I am distracted by issues that should never have arisen. I have more work to do than ever, it seems. And I [...]
On being overwhelmed and seizing opportunity
The current situation of lock down, social distancing, covid19 precautions, is overwhelming, isn't it? I am finding it too much to be on social media, for all the articles and opinions being shared. My [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 46
Welcome back. Are you back on top of your game, now? You look well. It's good to have you back. I was back leading the gathered community in worship yesterday, and my people were [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 45
A friend recently shared this Banksy piece of art. I resisted. For a start, I am not 'tired', we are well beyond that. More, I am an expert at resting, one need only read [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 44
My friend encouraged me to write lament through this experience of worsening Fatigue. It is a positive sign that I am writing, for writing is a path to healing for me. When I cannot [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 43
I was managing the Fatigue quite well. I had energy to last through entire days, I was starting to swim stronger and longer, I was clear-headed, writing, thinking, creating, with productivity and even a [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 42
I have cried a lot in recent days. I have cried a lot these past five months, to be honest, but most of that has been for Dad, who died, though I still don't [...]
Diary of Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 41
It's been a while between diary entries. I haven't had many words, or haven't been able to put shape to them for any helpful contribution to our conversation here. I have been tired. I [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 40
Ready in three - one, two ... One. She sits beside me and simply with her presence says, put them down for a moment; put them all down, those burdens you are [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 39
I am back in Canberra, back to the rhythms and practices that are helping me regain good health. The treatment I receive with a chiropractor tends to open one's emotions. So, returning [...]
Diary of a Chronically Exhausted Vicar. Episode 38
Precisely at the moment we thought we’d found hope and a way forward into better health, along comes another challenge to send me several steps backwards again. People talk about what an [...]