Category Archives: ENCOURAGEMENT

THROUGH IT ALL

December 6, 2014

ENCOURAGEMENT / MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

I sat in passenger’s seat with tears flowing down my face faster than I could catch them. I had just left the clinic where my doctor had read me the results from my MRI, “Kim, it looks like you have Multiple Sclerosis.”

I looked over at Clark and in a shaky voice I said to him, “I can curse God and get mad at Him that I have this disease, or I can worship Him anyway because He deserves it.” I leaned over and turned on the song It Is Well by Bethel Music. “I’m going to worship.”

There have been many moments over the past few months that I’ve felt scared, and in many moments of weakness I’ve put this song on repeat and played it over and over until the words sank in. When I’ve had a hard day I rest my phone next to my pillow and fall asleep to it, and when I’ve had a rough night, I listen to it as I put on my makeup in the morning. I let the words play over and over, “Through it all my eyes are on you. Through it all it is well.”

Click the image to hear “It Is Well” on YouTube

This song was the inspiration to one of the prints in the In Everything Shop. You can purchase it here.

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In every season of life we have a choice. We get to choose how we want to handle the things that are thrown at us. We get to be angry, hopeful, bitter, or at peace. We get to choose.

I choose daily to keep my eyes on Him and let Him take care of my soul.

In everything, my eyes are on You.

 

A New Endeavour

December 4, 2014

ENCOURAGEMENT / FAITH & MINISTRY / MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Welcome to my newest endeavour, the In Everything Blog!

Last week I shared for the first time on social media about my recent diagnosis with MS (I’m sure I’ll talk about this much more in the future). I was absolutely blown away by the response of friends, family, and even strangers who rallied around me in support. As posts and messages circulated around the web, I realized that while many were becoming aware of my condition, they were really only hearing a small part of the story. The reality is, there is only so much of my journey than I can write in a simple social media post! After a few days a mulling it over, I decided I would share my story, journey and other random pieces of my life with anyone who would read it!

My goal really is to show my passion and purpose in everything I do. I may have multiple sclerosis, but I choose not let it define or determine my life. Instead, I will take advantage of this new opportunity to share my life and the hope I’ve found with others.

Well, I don’t know exactly what I’m going to post on any given day, but I do know that I want my words to be full of hope, encouragement and purpose!

Thanks for coming along for the ride!