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...
by Sara | Mar 28, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness
Esther Smith wrote a book titled, “But God, Wouldn’t I Be More Useful To You If I Were Healthy?” and even though I have yet to read it, even the title resonated on a deep level. One of the hardest things about having a chronic illness was feeling...
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...
