I'm sure that all of you have heard of learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD but one that you may not be so familiar with is Non-Verbal Learning Disorder or NVLD. This is the learning disability most common in girls with Turner Syndrome. Unlike other learning disabilities, those of us with NVLD tend … Continue reading Turner Syndrome Awareness Month: My Experience with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder
Faith
In ? We Trust
"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
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
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…
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…
From Fear to Faith: What Living With A Chronic Disease Has Taught Me
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) As we have now put 2017 behind us, the year that started my journey with Crohn's, and embrace 2018, two words stand out in my mind: fear and faith. These two … Continue reading From Fear to Faith: What Living With A Chronic Disease Has Taught Me
Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
So it's been a while since I've written an update and boy has a lot happened since my last post! For starters, I've now started on Imuran, a general immune suppressant drug that will hopefully stop my body from attacking my digestive system and allow it to heal. I have also had two Inflectra infusions, another … Continue reading Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
I Thank God For…
In the midst of suffering I am learning that it is so important to find things to be thankful for everyday to keep yourself from falling into discouragement so here's my list for today: 1) My parents who have been very patient and helpful during this time of me being sick, especially with driving me … Continue reading I Thank God For…
Bearing Patiently
"I say to myself, 'the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he … Continue reading Bearing Patiently
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