A lady approached me at Target. I was browsing the clothing sections, when I quietly heard "excuse me." coming nearby. I assumed she was trying to walk by, but that wasn't the case. I rarely go shopping. But, when I do, I usually have a list and know exactly what I'm looking forward. This is because of the severity of pain and fatigue I experience when walking. If I'm on my feet too long (even as little as ten minutes), I may not be able to do as much the next few days. But,

"I scheduled all of the appointments on my list..." I have to admit, there was some excitement when I realized that I accomplished this goal. I'm sure you have been there. The referrals begin to stack up, waiting for the office to call back, or the frustration when the appointment was canceled. Especially after scheduling it for six months out. But, when entering into another year, I wanted to make some changes when it came to health. There were the appointments I put off for

"The coolness of water brushed against my feet as the sun was hidden beneath the clouds. The ocean was cold on that November day, but that didn't matter. My smile grew bigger as I gently walked along the sand. It was blessing from God." I've been longing to go to the beach for months. I went a few times this year, not walking on the sand, but seeing the ocean from a distance. That is, until one of my friends offered to take me to a beach that had a paved pathway. The goal was

This is for the chronic illness warrior battling shame. This is for the warrior feeling weary mentally and physically  from long term health challenges. This is for the suffering Christian who is   doubting God . This is for the spoonie who feels like they have nothing left to give . You are not alone.  That’s why I’m so excited to be speaking at Diamonds 2025: Truth for Endurance. I’m joining 20 speakers and authors who themselves are facing chronic illness for a two-day con