I don’t often share about my ongoing physical battles here. This pain that moved in three years ago and never wholly left is complicated and hard to discuss. I hesitate to share how chronic pain and digestive issues steal many of my days because fear easily outweighs words of hope. Pain persists day after day, hope falters, and I believe… Read More
Recognizing That Your Unique Voice Matters
While sitting in church recently my pastor said something that felt like he was speaking directly to me. I love when that happens, don’t you? It’s like a little wink from God. He was teaching on the faithfulness and goodness of God, reminding us that if we have family and friends who are not Christian, we can pray for God… Read More
Do I Trust in GAD or GOD?
Do I trust in GAD or GOD? Snazzy little play on words, am I right?! *currently patting my own back. (Don’t worry, if you stick around long enough you’ll get used to my bizarre sense of humor) And apparent lack of conventional writing rules, like actually discussing what the post is about. Moving on—I’m assuming you’re here because you know what… Read More
How to Have Faith Like a Child and Choose Brave
If you’re always happy you’d never get the chance to be brave…” Emerson, aka. “Tiny pants” There is a woman in our town that takes walks down the road almost every day. She walks a distance and then finds herself on a street corner and dances, lifting her hands, twirling around, and waving at those passing by. I’m not sure… Read More
Anxiety and Depression Series – (Part 2) My Story
***This is part 2 of an ongoing series I am doing here at Carryonmyheart.com; you can find part 1 here. Anxiety is defined as an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fears often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and self-doubt about one’s capacity… Read More
Anxiety and Depression Series – (Part 3) My Story
***This is part 3 of an ongoing series I am doing here at Carryonmyheart.com, you can find part 1 here and 2 here. Coming face to face with my monster… Everything I thought I knew about myself changed with my first panic attack. I was newly married and in my early 20’s, working for a law firm as a legal assistant. I… Read More