Have you ever noticed how much stuff we save for later?The good dishes.The expensive candle that smells amazing but apparently must remain unlit until royalty visits. The outfit hanging in the closet waiting for the “right occasion.”The bottle of perfume we use one tiny spritz at a time because we don’t want to run out.And... Continue Reading →

Finding Contentment in Your Circumstances I used to often think contentment will arrive when life finally cooperates. When the diagnosis improves.When the bills are paid.When the relationship heals.When the children are thriving.When life feels easier. Quietly convincing myself that then I’ll be content. But contentment has a funny way of refusing to wait for perfect circumstances. Contentment... Continue Reading →

One of the first things I learned after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis was this simple statement: “If you know one person with multiple sclerosis, then you have met one person with multiple sclerosis.” At first, I didn’t fully understand what it meant. Now I do. Multiple sclerosis doesn’t follow a script. It doesn’t affect... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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