Remembering to be thankful can be a challenge in and of itself, but being thankful for the hard things in life is even moreso. How can we show gratitude for things that cause us pain, that hurt our hearts and are seemingly so meaningless?
Tag Archives: Faith
SIX LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY THERAPIST
Therapy is for everyone. No matter if you think you need it or not, we are all human and have things we need to work through. Therapy is a wonderful, and for me, lifesaving tool.
2022 REFLECTIONS
The events of 2021 set in motion a domino-effect of transitions in my life, and transition is how I’ve come to define 2022. Becoming a Mrs. In October of 2021, the love of my life slipped an engagement ring onto my left hand. And six months later, I said “I do.” [So did he!]
THERE IS NO MEANING IN DISABILITY PRIDE WITHOUT GOD
My first braille Bible came a few volumes at a time. In the first box was the Gospel of Matthew and Acts of the Apostles. As they came box by box, my Bible filled up my bookshelf and at seven years old, I could read the Word of God for myself for the first time.
I AM A CHRISTIAN — UNASHAMED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND OUT LOUD
I am a Christian–a follower of Jesus Christ, and I am not ashamed. Many people see the word Christian and presume many things about me. Christians as a whole are stereotyped, categorized and presumed to be many things that they are not–a few of the more common presumptions being judgmental and close-minded.
WHY I’M THANKFUL FOR MY DISABILITY
Growing up around the Thanksgiving dinner table, when asked what I was thankful for this year, my disability was never on the list.
AN OPEN LETTER TO GOD AND MY GUIDE DOG
To God and my guide dog, Saint: Both of you know something that I want to know. But neither of you can tell me.
A SILVER DOLLAR FOR DISABLED MARRIAGE, PART TWO: HOW TO HAVE YOUR COMMON-LAW CAKE AND EAT IT TOO [BUT WHY I DIDN’T]
Please read A SILVER DOLLAR FOR DISABLED MARRIAGE, PART ONE: WHEN I SAID I DO, THE GOVERNMENT SAID WE DON’T HAVE TO ANYMORE before continuing. I got married. And with that, my husband and I prepared for a unique financial situation—the inevitable loss of my disability income.