I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in August 2018. Right before my diagnosis, I was not in a great place, emotionally or mentally. I was feeling beat up and bitter about some things in my life. Monday, August 27th, 2018, one week after having mammograms, ultrasounds and a breast biopsy, I awoke to … Continue reading A Miracle in Process
Author: toloseoneself
Pushing at an open door
Years ago I saw the movie Amazing Grace in theaters. It tells the true story of William Wilberforce and his fight to end the slave trade throughout the British empire. It is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen and is one I regularly rewatch. This past fall I read a biography … Continue reading Pushing at an open door
An update
Hey guys, If you haven't been following me on Instagram (@love.is.loudest21) or Facebook there have been some really big changes in my life. I will be writing about this journey at Love Is Loudest Blog. I have written two posts so far, so please be sure to read the first one first. Love you all, … Continue reading An update
An open letter about depression
*I was first diagnosed with depression when I was in college but I can say with some certainty that I have struggled with it for most of my life. In light of recent events and a current battle I am going through, I felt it was important to write this letter. Dear friends and family, … Continue reading An open letter about depression
Home again
I'm stubborn. People kept telling me how amazing "The Greatest Showman" was but I didn't think it looked all that interesting, so I just kind of nodded and went on my merry way. Then one night, my husband and I decided to not just rent the movie, but buy it. Because apparently that's what we … Continue reading Home again
Fighting tired
"Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping." Romans 4:18 "The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does." Isaiah 8:11 "But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as … Continue reading Fighting tired
Grace, mercy and what I need
I've had a busy day of trying to get things in order - registering for a course to get my professional certification (hopefully!), researching the possibility of adding an extension to my teaching certificate, job stuff, job stuff, job stuff. I was talking to my sister on the phone about all that I was doing … Continue reading Grace, mercy and what I need
Dig deep
Happy New Year! I hope you all had wonderful celebrations and are looking forward to 2018 with great expectations. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I LOVE to read. You know how they say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach? Well for me that would read, "The way to … Continue reading Dig deep
Days 11 & 12
Ah, another Christmas season spent in bed. Last year it was my tonsillectomy and this year it was the dreaded stomach bug (which I've probably had only 4 times in my entire life). I apologize I've gotten so behind as a result of my sickness. This blog will be my last two for the 12 … Continue reading Days 11 & 12
Day 10
Merry Christmas Eve! This is one of my absolute favorite days for so many reasons. I love going to the Christmas Eve service at my church; the joy that pulses through the building is unlike anything else. I love spending the day with my family, enjoying the gift of quality time. I love feasting on … Continue reading Day 10
