by Sara | Aug 22, 2022 | Mental Struggles, Navigating Healing & Recovery
Back in January, I talked about something at the Diamonds conference that I’d never spoken about publicly before. Medical trauma and PTSD, sharing truth, encouragement, and practical advice. It was one of the hardest talks I’ve ever given. But I’m glad I did...
by Sara | Aug 8, 2022 | Navigating Healing & Recovery, Toxic Mold Poisoning
It’s been a while since I talked about mold poisoning on this blog. You see — and maybe this gives you hope — the poisoning part of it doesn’t affect me as much as it did before. But the thing is, the effects of what we’ve been through linger with us, even years...
by Sara | Jul 18, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers
“Why does God allow us to have longings?” I asked a friend in anguish of soul. The answers that came to this question both at the time and in the following days as I dived deeper into the topic made me ponder the true value of longings. Here are seven lessons I have...
by Sara | Jun 27, 2022 | Living With Health Challenges, Uncategorized
Friend, my heart goes out to you. As we approached our Diamonds Summer Event this past weekend, I was praying for renewed passion within myself. And I sit here with my heart broken for you, my fellow warrior. The battles you face every single day are so...
by Sara | Jun 24, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Uncategorized
Dear Chronic Illness Warrior, You are not alone. You’ve faced some loss in your life. A lot of loss in your life. And you’re still facing new losses — that’s just the way chronic illness is. In the waiting, in the questions, it can feel like...
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 23, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery
Chronic illness is a waiting game in so many ways, full on in-between moments. In-between diagnosis and treatment. In-between what your health used to be and what it will be. In-between grief and hope. In-between people with different opinions. And as we wait...
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 | Apr 11, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers
Jesus is currently teaching me about enjoying the simple moments in everyday life. For example, the other day, I wrote this down after work: I’m sitting outside waiting for my ride home from work, and at this moment, I can’t help but feel I work in the most...
