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Just Be Nice

I recently had the pleasure and privilege of speaking at a bleeding disorder conference. Every chance I get to share my story and spread hope and encouragement makes my heart sing. Even though I am using language that is not “churchy,” I feel like the biggest part of...

Struggling with Chronic Pain

When I began blogging in 2006, I needed a space to let go of my thoughts. Over the years I have found that releasing my struggles, pain and joys has been a cathartic experience. It has also become a platform for my advocacy work for those with bleeding disorders. It...

I’m Clinging to My Cross

I don’t know that I’ve ever been as sick as I was as last week. I kept feeling worse and the pain in my ribs and back was excruciating. Worse than after my neck surgery and worse than pneumonia. As I was lying in bed Saturday night, I reached over to my nightstand and...

One year ago…

  November 3, 2016 at 3:20 pm I thought my life was over. I got the ill fated call that released me from my job. “It’s not your job performance, we are just going in another direction,” she said. I’ve worked full-time for 27 years, what was I...