For all those who struggle with undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or “diagnosis of exclusion” conditions… For those who feel like they are in a constant cycle of waiting and hoping…This is a letter from my heart to yours. Dear Friend, Oh how my heart aches with and for you today. I know you’ve waited weeks for these […]

“God loves you.” I had heard these words more times than I could count. And as a friend, teacher, and mentor, I’d shared them (sincerely and earnestly!) with anyone in my path in need of some encouragement. However, as I sat there in my counselor’s office, I realized that I hadn’t directed that encouragement at

Have you ever counted sheep to try and fall asleep? I have…but I can’t say that it was very effective in producing results! While this age old trick hasn’t helped me sleep, I must say that I have found great solace and rest this year in reflecting upon God as our Good Shepherd. As Jesus

In the midst of a difficult season, it can sometimes be difficult to know how or what to pray. What a great power and comfort it is to know that we can use the words of Scripture to be our guide! Try using these Biblical passages and prompts to guide your prayer. And remember, that

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve cried in a parking lot after a doctor’s appointment, I’d be a millionaire.  Okay, maybe not, but I’d at least be able to buy a nice drink at my favorite coffee shop!  Let’s face it – Doctor’s appointments are just tough.  I’m incredibly thankful for the

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” -Ecclesiastes 3:11 An email announced a healing service at my church in a couple weeks.  I felt…uncomfortable, as I read it, and I wasn’t really

It was a rough morning.  Anxiety was pulsing tangibly as I made the drive to work.  I was blasting the song “A Sound Mind” by Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, a favorite of mine, when one of the lyrics struck me differently.  The line was, “there’s a table where we meet/ in the presence of

I love this picture of me – so much joy captured in a candid! This is from a fun-filled weekend at a friend’s wedding. However, what you can’t tell from this photo is that an hour or so earlier, I was curled up on a hotel bed feeling sick. That’s what life with chronic physical