Welcome to Hope That Soars, where together, with my husband Ryan, we navigate the messiness of life by pointing people to the HOPE found in a relationship with Jesus.
Our journey is filled with heartache and the daily struggle of chronic illness, scripted by a loving Creator.
It is through Him we find LOVE, JOY, and STRENGTH to press forward.
I pray you will join us as we share life lessons gained through mishap, adventures, and everything in between. Perhaps somewhere along the way, you too will find, a HOPE that SOARS!
All in Managing Chronic Illness
“Was it worth it?”
Was it worth being taken back to that moment in time where my niece sat in that very room, beautifully singing her love song to Jesus.
Was it worth it, as I reflect on the hope of fellow believers who proclaim my healing when physical healing has yet to be within my grasp.
Was it worth it, as I think and pray through the sermon that my husband so passionately delivered. A message declaring that Jesus described in the book of John as the Word, is an overflow of God‘s heart.
Following this event, I found myself thinking about the game of life.
No, not the board game.
Our everyday, coming and going, goal pursuing, teammates required, type of living.
And I have discovered that there are aspects about chronic illness that leave people feeling unprepared.
For weeks, I had been trudging through, as familiar emotions bubbled beneath the surface.
I had walked this road before; in fact, this road was worn and muddy.
A path we have traveled for a decade.
Until those words were uttered, I was fairly certain I had gained complete control over this area.
Nevertheless, when I scrolled aimlessly through social media, my throat clenched as images raced before me.
So, naturally I repeated the phrase and genuinely believed, today would be my day.
I went so far as to act on those beliefs - filling my body, mind, and soul with only good things.
For hours, I pushed forth in my healing.
