God is good, all the time. He works everything together for my good, even the trials and challenges. The time to write has come. The dream I have been chasing has arrived. The blessing is upon me.
On 04/18/2023, I was hospitalized and diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). God has given me a new name, Hope. Allow me to introduce myself.
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”-Romans 5:1-5
I am learning more about my diagnosis every day. I am finding the fellowship I have been seeking, with others who have the same diagnosis. Faith is a necessity to get through the challenges of MS. Every day the enemy tempts us into despair and defeat, but together we are strong. We persevere.
I also feel like I am now living out the final book of my epic fantasy trilogy. It is ready to come to fruition. Thank you for coming on this journey with me. Hopefully the next time you hear from me, it will be with publishing updates! I don’t think I will self publish again. Trying to do that with my first book was exhausting, and I am learning that one of the most important boundaries with my diagnosis, is not to overexert myself. I am grateful I was able to set up my platform before my diagnosis. It is a firm foundation.
I think the rest of this year will be spent producing a manuscript. I spent so much time trying to get to this end in my own strength. God was working in the background with His own plan the whole time. I only needed to be still. I can safely say that MS continues to teach me that lesson, and I am thankful for it. My victory is in rest, not worldly success.
I still will be utilizing my counseling credentials in my spiritual life coaching, because I first and foremost am called to serve in the Kingdom of God. I stand by everything I have said in my blog. That hasn’t changed, but it isn’t the only thing I am called to. The dream has always been to write. God placed that on my heart, even as a child. God values and loves the little child within me. He created that little child, and it is good to desire those dreams.
At the end of Glorious Imperfection: A Sinners Witness of a Good God, I say this, “I could never have dreamed of the wonderful life God has planned for me. He is Good. Thank you, Jesus, for your redemption and renewal, active in my life every day.” That is true now, more than ever.
Valentine
WA
Submitted 08/17/2023
This story is intended to convey a personal experience and, because every person’s experience is unique, should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.
I appreciate you opening up about your story, Valentine. Thank you for sharing!
Sending you prayers, I was diagnosed in 2010 and seemed to go down hill quickly. In six years I could no longer work and had real problems with balance and joint pain. Brain fog was really bad sometimes. I took rebif and had a lot of problems and had to quit. I have been on techfadera (not spelled right) for a few years and have several side effects. I felt lost and decided to quit my meds due to side effects. Our care provider introduced me to Ayurvedic treatment. I had a total decline of all symptoms including vision problems, numbness and others. Sometimes, i totally forget i ever had MS. Visit Natural Herbs Centre web-site naturalherbscentre. com. I am very pleased with this treatment. I eat well, sleep well and exercise regularly. God bless all MS Warriors