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!

Jun 22

Jun 22 “I’m Sorry…”

Erica Brooks

Managing Chronic Illness

I don’t know when this negative pattern began in my life. Have I always been this way? Was I still navigating through a trauma response?

Why did every conversation have me exclaiming an apology for my mere existence?

May 26

May 26 What a Day…

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us

The beauty of God bringing people together through social media is, it oftentimes allows us to reunite with yesterday. It keeps fond memories of the past alive. We are able to celebrate every day victories and mourn together in tragedy.

May 25

May 25 He Has Made Things Well!

Erica Brooks

I could barely contain my angst as we attempted to console our new addition in the midst of a torrential downpour on that hot July evening. Finally, home in our small one bedroom dwelling, we sat with her for hours acclimating to the bathroom. This was the space where our new bundle would remain until introductions could be made with our more seasoned housemate, (Tasha, our flat-faced Persian Ry had before we married, who barely tolerated my presence.)

May 8

May 8 Stitched Together

Erica Brooks

Christmas, Lifestyle Worship

Not long after I was born, I was given a small blanket. One that I slept with each night until I was nearly twenty-five.

Now, I know what you're thinking... This chick has some serious separation issues!! You’re right, but we didn’t put a label on it back then. I just knew it provided comfort and reminded me of home.