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Jehovah Rapha – The God Who Heals Beyond the Physical
When we hear the word healing, our minds usually jump straight to the physical. The diagnosis gone. The pain vanished. The miracle visible to everyone. And yes—Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, absolutely can do that. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever. But here’s what I’ve learned on this journey: healing doesn’t always come the…
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The Power of Community – We’re Stronger Together
One of the hardest parts of living with a chronic illness is the uncertainty. Will today be a good day or a bad day? Will I have the energy to do the simple things, or will I be tied down by fatigue and shortness of breath? The unknowns can feel heavy. But there’s something that…
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Obedience… Even When It’s Awkward
Obedience.It’s one of those words that sounds so serious. 😬 When I think of obedience, I picture my dog when she was a puppy—ears perked up, tail wagging, pretending to listen while secretly plotting how to grab the food off my plate the second I turn my back. 🐶 Honestly, I think I’m sometimes the same…
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Drawing Closer – Finding God in the Middle of It All
There’s a scripture I keep coming back to: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8, CSB) When I first received my diagnosis, I thought that meant the end of everything I knew. But instead of pulling me away from God, it pulled me closer. Illness has a way of stripping away…
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Yes, I’m a Christian… But I’m Also Human
👀 There’s something I’ve come to realize on this journey: I can love Jesus with all my heart… and still have moments where I’m just done. Done with the pain.Done with the fatigue.Done with dragging around an oxygen line like it’s an accessory I never asked for. ✝️ I am a Christian—but I am also…
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Riding the Waves – When Emotions Collide with Faith
📖 “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”(Philippians 4:6-7 CSB) When I first received my diagnosis in 2021, I never expected the biggest battles would happen inside…
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Oxygen Lines & Laughter: Finding Humor in the Hard Things
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22 CSB When I first got my oxygen compressor, I’ll admit—I didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. There it sat in the corner of the room, humming away like a spaceship ready for liftoff. Attached to it? A 50-foot…
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When Understanding Hurts: Living Honestly with Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness is more than just navigating symptoms—it’s navigating the emotions, the unknowns, and the countless small decisions that come with a body that no longer works the way it used to. I wish I could say I accepted my diagnosis with grace immediately, but the truth is, I didn’t. There were…
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How I Hold on to Hope in Uncertain Seasons
Hope is a beautiful word—but sometimes it feels heavy, doesn’t it? There are days when I wake up ready to trust God with everything, confident in His promises and His goodness. But there are also days when hope feels distant, like trying to see through a thick fog. Days when the weight of illness, uncertainty,…
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Why I’m Writing The Race of Your Life: The Spiritual and Mental Battle Against An Incurable Disease
When I first began this journey of writing, I wrestled with a big question: Why share my story? I didn’t want my life to be defined only by a diagnosis or a disease. Yes, I live with interstitial lung disease and mixed connective tissue disease, but that is not the sum of who I am. I…
