Life is unpredictable but God's faithfulness prevails.

We can't always be sure of how God will continue to move mountains on a daily basis for us, what He is going to do from one minute to the next or when God is going to reveal all to us because it is impossible to predict everything that can happen in a persons lifetime but from my own personal experience I can tell you the presence of God is going to be felt right on time just when we know we need it the most.

God has a plan for everything under the sun much better than anything we could have ever imagined but sometimes we fail to see it because it is not done the way we thought it should be or the way we prayed about it. We tend to forget things hardly ever happen on our time or when want them to happen we have to trust in God's timing for all things.

If we could only be still, be patient and listen quietly we will see God in many imaginable ways to remind us each and every day of how much we are loved and kept safe at all times in the hands of God.

We may struggle to see or believe this but our faith is the key to unlock each and every promise God has for us today. Be ready, be willing and be open in your heart to the many blessings and opportunities God has for us in this wonderful life He so graciously gave us. Life is unpredictable but God's faithfulness prevails.

My Testimony: The power of Faith and Love

We all have a testimony, something that has brought us to the place we are right now. It's not the same for everyone but it is what make us different unique individuals. The journey to our testimony is set to be discovered even before our lives begin. It is something that will continue to unfold minute by minute as life moves forward with each new day that goes by.

God created us with a story to share, maybe it's not something for everyone to know or to hear but we all have our own story to tell to encourage people along the way. It is true that life is not a walk in the park for any of us, we all experience the good, the bad and the ugly but I believe our shared experiences could offer hope to others. I am proof that while life can be tough, you can search for the good and find it if you'll look hard enough for it.

My story began the day it was confirmed I was on the way. A time of joy and excitement right? You would think but that's not the case for everyone. It wasn't long after that everything changed. What should have been a time to celebrate turned into fear and anticipation of what was to come in the days, weeks and months ahead for not only me but for my family as well.

The time came to find out a blue nursery or a pink one but more than the gender was discovered that day. It was confirmed that I had Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus. The doctors filled my family with all the negative things they know that come with Spina Bifida. I would never walk, talk, read, write or be able to function normally. I wasn't expected to make it through the first night and even if I did life would be short lived for me.

The day I was born while everyone was waiting to hear news of my arrival or if I was even alive God whispered in my ear follow me my child you are not alone I will fight with you. He said move over doctors I've got this she's mine and in my hands now. Over the course of my 30 years of life I have been through some pretty rough stuff but God's promise held strong and true and He's walked beside me since day one.

I have fought throughout my lifetime, I know life doesn't come without working through the struggles but it has made me the person I am today. I am grateful because I am a strong woman who is capable of great things because I have God, my family and everyone in my life right next to my side every step of the way.

I couldn't be more grateful for the privilege of living life because now I am able to share all the good things God is with people every day. What's your story? I would love to hear it.

I stumbled on an interesting question as I thumbed through my Facebook news feed years ago.

The question read, "If you could be totally able bodied for one hour only what would you do?

I gave some thought to how I would respond and came up with this conclusion. I wouldn't want to be fully able bodied if given the chance for only an hour. God creates us with a purpose I was created for His purpose even if we may not always understand who are we to question his wisdom?

We may never know what our future holds but we are given the opportunity to know who tenderly and carefully holds our future in his hands if only we choose to believe in Him. I put my trust in Him because he is a faithful loving God. You can never go wrong when you trust Jesus.

I have never had a moment I thought "I wish I did not have Spina Bifida. It is a part of me but it's not all I am. There is a purpose and a plan for our lives so instead I am grateful because I look at it as a gift God gave me.

I am a woman who laughs, who cries, who smiles, who feels things, who relies on faith and the support of family and friends to face challenges. A woman who enjoys the gift of life just like everyone else does. It hasn't taken anything away from me it has given me strength to be whoever I want to be despite it.

God has taught me along the way I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am so thankful for the opportunity to experience the gift of life for as long as God allows me.

Find your Tribe!

Everyone has days we need to be reminded we are loved. We have value. We matter. We are an important part of this world. We are never alone.

Life is a tough journey filled with twists and turns we can't always see coming at us. Sometimes they hit us at lightening speed without warning.

The things we face are not just meant for one person to carry by themselves. God created us as brothers and sisters in Christ to lend a helping hand to others when needed with love.

We can do nothing in this life alone without relying on our faith in God the support of a loving family or a tribe of great friends to walk the streets of life along our side.

It's a comfort to know when you have found people who can lift you up. Those who remind you that you have so much to offer, friends or family who won't let go even if pushed away. A tribe of unconditional love and support at all times.

It's easy to feel like life is so unfair sometimes when things get tough but remember people come along to show us that one day the sun will shine again. We just need to remember to ask the One who holds out life in his hands to help guide us to the right people in prayer.

I encourage you when you find your tribe to love them hard. Let them know you appreciate them. Remind them of all the good things they add to your life. I know I thank God for the tribe beside me every day.

A journey lived day by day

You see my friends I have been on a journey. A journey that started 30 years ago, a journey that is still being lived day by day, I call it my life. It's been a wonderful journey, one that I look forward to waking up to every morning. Has it been easy some might wonder? No not at all. In fact my journey has come with a lot of challenges, a lot of ups and downs and a lot of unanswered questions.

Would I walk? Would I be able to do what other adults do? Would my physical limitations prevent me from living a productive and fulfilling life? These are all questions that the doctors and everyone else wondered myself included but little did we know God was working around the clock 24/7 to make sure my life was lived according to His plan.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

My life is lived in a way where all those unanswered questions didn't get in the way of enjoying every day. I am able to live a long, healthy and productive life. I am not able to walk but I choose to embrace that. I get around just fine in my wheelchair and probably a lot faster than anyone who can walk does.

I have been taught many lessons in this journey of my life. One of those many lessons is appreciation. Appreciate what I have and the blessings that come in my life every day. Appreciate the challenges I face in my life because my challenges make me a stronger more determined person. Appreciate that I am healthy, alive and thriving. Appreciate all that I am able to do and not dwell on the things that are physically impossible. Appreciate my family for supporting me in this wonderful life that I have been given.

I have learned that challenges, heartache, struggles, good times and bad times are all going to come our way. We can't avoid them and we can't run from them but we can decide how we choose to handle them. We have two choices, we can fight and come out on the other side a stronger person than before or look at all the negative and give up before even trying. The choice is ours but why not give the positive side a try and see if we can get a different perspective on life?

Through my journey I now know to never take anything for granted. Our life and our time are a precious gift from God. Every day that we have should be spent wisely. Enjoy the little things around you. Spend the day with your family, go out with your friends, laugh and carry on. Enjoy who you are as a person and never be ashamed of the person God made you to be. To be ashamed of who you are is like insulting God for who He created in you. Don't be ashamed. Be your own beautiful and love the life God gave you.