by Sara | Feb 18, 2019 | Navigating Healing & Recovery
“How are you?” my friend asked. “I’m okay. The joint pain is increased and the brain fog is frustrating.” “Aw, I’m sorry! Praying for you!” she said. “Oh, it’s fine. It’s been worse.” You’d think saying that would comfort me, but instead my heart twinges. Sure, it’s...
by Sara | Jan 21, 2019 | Loving Someone With Health Challenges, Navigating Healing & Recovery
Today, we interrupt our usual Diamonds 2019 broadcasting to share a post I wrote a few months ago about recovering from a long-term illness. It’s close to my heart, and I didn’t plan on posting it anytime soon, but I felt God leading me to today. So,...
by Sara | Jan 1, 2019 | Book News & Recs, Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery, Uncategorized
November 2nd, 2018 Dear Loyal Readers, I have a confession to make. I’ve decided to keep a secret from you. But not for forever—I promise! I’m still going to tell you now, as the secret unfolds. I just won’t post it for you until later. Don’t hate me! I’m just not...
by Sara | Nov 19, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery
As you know, I’ve been in a season of healing from my long-term illness of the past few years. One of the things I’ve been reminded of is the need to continue the habits I used to survive spiritually while sick — even when I’m recovering. Like thankfulness. (Hey,...
by Sara | Nov 13, 2018 | Navigating Healing & Recovery
Dear Childhood Ignorance, How have you been? I know we haven’t talked recently. Sorry about that. I meant to keep in touch. Wanted to keep in touch. But you’re the one who left me. I didn’t want our relationship to end. Not really, as much as my young self imagined...
by Sara | Nov 5, 2018 | Guest Writers, Navigating Healing & Recovery
I used to think that when major events happened, time would not only heal, but the events eventually faded and that person would move on. But then, I had to experience my own struggle with life, healing, and the feeling of paralyzation. And that changed not only my...
