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What Jesus Means to Me (Easter 2018)

Spring has once again made its presence known, despite the fact that it has remained snowy and cold; with this season change comes the time in which we celebrate Easter. Capturing the essence of the holiday may at the surface find people immersed in Easter egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, or baskets filled with a variety of candies. The true reason behind this day is the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection. He is my Lord and Savior, my best friend,  and the whole reason I am who I am. I have to spend some time on the blog just praising Him for all the work He's done in my life. He's been with me through every part of my journey, and I am so eternally grateful. I wanted to share just a few of the many ways in which He's brought joy and light into my life. 1) My personal relationship with Him-  I accepted Christ as my Savior on June 24, 2004 and my life has never been the same; it has continued so beautifully. I gained so much more than I expected: a forever fr...

A New Diagnosis & A New Life

Cerebral palsy is a part of my life that has made me no stranger to the frequent obstacle; I have grown accustomed to having to continuously adapt as I encounter situations that arise; to speak up for myself when it is necessary. Even when it means dealing with situations that are terrifying to face. My health issues began late this past August. I had started to feel a bit run down, but I attributed that to the simple fact that I had been writing and working a lot as my career had started to grow and I was becoming busier than I had ever been. I kept pushing forward, as it's what my mom would do. You're okay, I thought. You're doing a lot more and your body is adjusting. I logically reasoned that cerebral palsy was the main cause, so I remained quiet to most and continued living my life. During this time, I caught pharyngitis for a second time. I had experienced this a year prior and thought nothing of its return; it is an inflammation of the pharynx and while it ...