It’s Getting Real… Really, Really Real ✨ Writing a memoir is so much more than stringing words together — it’s pouring your heart, memories, and faith onto paper, then revisiting them over and over until the story feels just right. When I first began this process, I had no idea how emotional it would be to relive some of the hardest parts of my journey — the fear, the surrender, the moments that tested every ounce of faith I had. But I also didn’t expect the healing that would come with it. Each chapter became a mirror — reflecting not just the pain I once walked through, but the strength, grace, and divine presence that carried me every step of the way. There were days I had to close the laptop and walk away, days when tears blurred the screen, and days when I felt completely in awe of how far God has brought me. But I kept moving forward — because this story isn’t just mine. It’s a testimony meant to shine light for others still finding their way through dark places. Then...
For nearly two years, I’ve poured my heart into this blog—sharing pieces of my healing journey, my faith walk, and the unexpected turns that have shaped my life since being diagnosed with colon cancer. What started as a way to process and connect has grown into something much deeper: a calling to share the full story. So, I’m writing a book. This isn’t just a collection of blog posts. It’s a deeply personal, faith-rooted memoir that weaves together the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of healing I’ve experienced. From chemo chairs to carrot juice, raw grief to relentless hope, the book will walk readers through the valleys and mountaintops of this path—from diagnosis to divine detours and everything in between. Why write a book? Because stories matter. Putting myself out there has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Every time I share a piece of my heart, I feel that familiar ache of vulnerability—like I’m standing open-handed before the world, unsure how my s...