Yes They Can There was a time when I believed grief and gratitude were opposites. I thought if I was truly grateful, I shouldn't still be grieving. And if I was grieving deeply, maybe I wasn't appreciating the blessings God had given me. I've come to believe they can sit side by side. Grief doesn't... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, being lost usually involved a wrong turn, a paper map, and a sense of adventure not knowing where I was going but enjoying the journey anyways. These days, being lost looks different. You can be sitting in your favorite chair, drinking coffee, and still feel completely lost. For me, feeling lost... Continue Reading →
Living with a chronic illness is a little like having a second job that nobody can see. There are no paychecks. No promotions. No retirement plan. Yet every day requires decisions, adjustments, and problem-solving. Will today be a good day or a difficult one? How much energy can I spend without borrowing from tomorrow? Can... Continue Reading →
A friend once told me that if we wait until everything is perfect, we'll never get anything done. Apparently, that applies to traveling with MS too. When my husband and I decided to fly from California to Florida, my anxiety packed its bags and came along for the trip. I worried about everything: getting to... Continue Reading →
Sometimes waiting feels less like patience and more like standing in a hallway with flickering lights, holding your breath for a door to finally open. Then suddenly… breakthrough. Not always fireworks.Sometimes it’s peace where panic used to live. This is what I long for.A phone call.A clear answer.Strength to get out of bed.The courage to... Continue Reading →
There are seasons in life when it feels like the waves don’t pause long enough for you to find your footing. One trial ends and before the dust even settles, another begins. You start to wonder if you’re being tested… or simply worn down. When life continues to give you trials, it can feel deeply... Continue Reading →
Passage To Finding Me: Living With M.S. 