"This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him." -Psalm 91:2 In January 2020, China announced that they were experiencing an outbreak of a new respiratory illness called Covid-19 caused by Corona virus leading to, in certain cases, pneumonia and even … Continue reading In ? We Trust
Dealing With Growing Pains
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4 Although I love the above verse and think its essential to the … Continue reading Dealing With Growing Pains
Mental Health & The Gut Connection
Today Bell hosts their annual "Bell Let's Talk" day to raise awareness for mental health so I thought I would take the opportunity to share my own experience with anxiety/depression and hopefully help others know that they are not alone. I suppose my journey with anxiety began in elementary school. Having Turner's Syndrome meant I … Continue reading Mental Health & The Gut Connection
Addressing IBD Misconceptions
As I've been living with my IBD diagnosis for three years now, I thought I would come on here and address some of the misconceptions that people often have about these diseases and bring some further understanding and awareness to these diseases. IBD and IBS are the same thing This is probably the most common … Continue reading Addressing IBD Misconceptions
My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 2)
When I got back home again I did my best to hide my symptoms from my parents (vomiting episodes, lack of appetite etc.) but it wasn't always easy to do and my mom would often get frustrated when I couldn't finish my plate. Thankfully things got a little better that summer and fall when I … Continue reading My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 2)
My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 1)
January 22, 2017 is a day I will never forget. It was one of the hardest days and yet best days of my life as I was finally given an answer to the painful digestive issues that had plagued me for years. I know I've talked a lot about the trouble I've had since with … Continue reading My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 1)
Living Life On A Rollercoaster…
“My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” -Forrest Gump According to one of the most iconic scenes in the history of film life may be like a box of chocolates, but I'm pretty sure that anyone living with a chronic health condition like myself … Continue reading Living Life On A Rollercoaster…
Living With Crohn’s Takes Guts: My Journey With IBD
For most of you, November is just a month like any other month, but for me and others living with Crohn's and Colitis, November 1st began IBD Awareness Month and another chance to share our stories of living with the disease as well as share why support, awareness and increased research about the disease are … Continue reading Living With Crohn’s Takes Guts: My Journey With IBD
When God Seems Silent: The Theology of Suffering and Other Tough Questions…
"God said He will not put more on us than we can bear... I just don't know why He has such faith in me" -Mother Theresa The above quote by one of my long time heroes sums up well the journey that I've been on the past few months as I've continued to experience health … Continue reading When God Seems Silent: The Theology of Suffering and Other Tough Questions…
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do…
As many of you who have followed my journey with Crohn's know, when I was first diagnosed back in January 2017, I was put on two different medications, an immune suppressant called Imuran, and a TNF blocker (also called a biologic) named Inflectra. At the time I was told that if all went well, I … Continue reading Breaking Up Is Hard to Do…
