by Sara | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
A friend bought me a necklace a few years ago. It was a dolphin, and it had a story behind it. She called it the “dolphin of hope.” She told me that whenever things were hard, her boyfriend would text her the dolphin emoji, and it was a reminder to hold on, to...
by Sara | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
“I invited this girl, Sarah, to go camping with us. Then you can meet her and invite her to everything.” Abby smiled knowingly. She wasn’t wrong. I’m the social butterfly of my friend group. I invite people and plan things. At this...
by Sara | Apr 25, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Living With Health Challenges, Loving Someone With Health Challenges, Uncategorized
Has chronic illness stolen your dreams? Have you ever wondered what your purpose is on this earth as you live with chronic illness? Has chronic illness forced you to let go of some of your dreams? Are you finding it difficult to demonstrate resilience and...
by Sara | Mar 15, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery, Uncategorized
I wrote this for a dear friend of mine one night when she was hurting. She is doing some beautiful, brave healing and growing and grieving, and I know so many of you are too. So please take these words to heart, get yourself a red scarf if you need to, or some extra...
by Sara | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you gotten to attend a Diamonds conference? Diamonds is an online event for Christians with chronic illnesses and other health challenges. There is so much work and preparation that goes into each event, and it’s anything but a one-woman show....
by Sara | Feb 28, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Uncategorized
Prayer in hard times, or even easy times, can just feel like words floating out of my mouth into nothingness. There are no instant results, no special feelings that indicate anything has been done, there’s nothing you and I can see. In my pain, as I cry...
