My Story
In the bustling chaos of motherhood, with three energetic kids vying for attention and a mischievous puppy named Milo romping around the house, finding a moment of peace can feel like an elusive dream. Yet, amid the flurry of daily life, there's a serene strength that overflows from within me—a resilience brought about through the challenges I've faced on my journey to health and wellness.
It all began with a diagnosis that changed my life: Graves' and Hashimoto's, two autoimmune disorders that threatened to rob me of living my life to the fullest. The doctors' proposed solution—a swift removal of my thyroid—didn't sit well with me. It felt like a drastic measure, a quick fix that failed to address the root cause of my ailments. And so, armed with determination and a desire for understanding, I embarked on a journey for answers.
My mission wasn't solitary. I was upheld by the support of my loving husband, Ben, who stood by my side through every doctor's appointment and late-night Google search. Together, we navigated the intricacy of medical jargon and conflicting advice, financial challenges, and seeking out specialists who could offer insight beyond the conventional treatment options.
But it wasn't just medical expertise that guided me—it was the wisdom and compassion of health coaches who became beacons of hope in my moments of doubt and uncertainty. They taught me to listen to my body, to nourish it with wholesome foods and gentle movement (gentle being key), and to cultivate a mindset of resilience and perseverance. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing, but small improvements every day that truly make a big difference over time.
Slowly but surely, I began to reclaim my vitality. The fog of fatigue lifted, replaced by a newfound energy that fueled my days with purpose and joy. Yet, the road to recovery was far from smooth. There were setbacks and moments of doubt when the weight of my illness threatened to pull me under. A second diagnosis of anemia also slowed me down for a season.
In those trying times, I turned to my faith for solace, drawing strength from the wisdom of scripture and the comfort of prayer. It was here, in the embrace of God’s divine grace, that I found the courage to keep pressing forward, one small step at a time. Through every season and trial with my health and wellbeing, it was through Christ’s strength that I continued on caring for my family and making it through each day.
As the contours of my own journey took shape, I felt a stirring within me—a calling to pay forward the blessings I had received. And so, I embarked on a new chapter, pursuing certification as a health and wellness coach. It wasn't just a career choice; it was a vocation born of passion and purpose—a desire to be a beacon of hope for others traversing their own path to wellness.
Today, as I reflect on the winding road that brought me to this moment, I am filled with gratitude for every twist and turn, every triumph and tribulation and every compassionate person God placed in my path along the way. I am still on a journey, but every day I am learning and growing and still finding my strength and peace in Jesus. I find comfort in the fact that every piece of my story has always been known to Him and in His sovereignty He uses all of it for good.
And so, with Milo at my side and my family cheering me on, I embrace the journey that lies ahead—a journey fueled by faith, guided by wisdom, and illuminated by the truths found in God’s word that point me towards true health in body, mind, and spirit.