Our Story...

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 The Story of Us

May 13

May 13 The Joy of the Lord....

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us, Managing Chronic Illness

Worry immediately gripped me and I am ashamed to admit my first thought was, “Lord, why am I having to endure this?”

May 8

May 8 Hope that Soars (Part 1)

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us, Managing Chronic Illness

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:28-31

May 8

May 8 Hope That Soars (Part 2)

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us, Managing Chronic Illness

I found myself questioning my purpose because as each day passed I was having to “let go” of responsibility, no longer able to fulfill previous roles within vocational ministry. Yet, I would paste a smile on my face, no matter how badly I felt, telling others I was “FINE.” To most of the outside world, I look “fine,” that is until they see me unconscious on the floor, or being wheeled out in a rush to make sure I stay safe.

May 5

May 5 His PERFECT plan

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us, Managing Chronic Illness

So, if a child never calls me “Mommy,” this side of eternity, I can freely lay aside those feelings of shame and embarrassment. It doesn’t mean I am a failure or any less of a woman. It simply means, God’s plan, His PERFECT plan, is far greater than anything my heart could have imagined.