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...
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...
by Sara | Feb 14, 2022 | Living With Health Challenges, Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s day! I’m so incredibly glad that you’re in my life, you know. I really do mean that. Some of you I don’t personally know, some of you would be surprised that I really do know your names and pray for you, and many of you are dear friends....
by Sara | Jan 31, 2022 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Uncategorized
Wow. That was a whirlwind! Am I right? I feel the need to wander off into the woods for a few days with my journal to even begin to process all of the encouragement and truth and challenges that I just swallowed. (I’ll send pics!) Here’s the good news....
