Unfiltered Lens. . . (originally posted 8/1/2022)
I’m the kinda gal that loves playing with imaging filters. I will admit to using the “jawbone” feature on my photo editor to make my face look . . . not so full! But when it comes to telling our family’s story—our unique journey—that is when I use an unfiltered lens.
Our life is certainly a journey into the unknown! Our youngest daughter was born almost seven years ago with a rare disease—one that was supposed to be terminal. She was supposed to suffocate and die within minutes of birth. This death sentence was given to her when I was only around twenty weeks pregnant.
The roller coaster of emotions has led us to a new path of discovery—a new life. It isn’t a life I would have chosen, and I fervently attempted to pray it away—begging God to change our circumstances. Instead, God chose to bring us to a new place within our hearts.
Somewhere along this journey, pretty much everything about me changed. But that’s OK, it was necessary. And now that it has changed, I can’t imagine turning back and desiring the previous life.
The picture I had envisioned of my “perfect life” was an unattainable fantasy. The reality of our new life and where the Lord has led our family is joy unspeakable. Though I imagine the outsider looking in would not see it that way. Our life isn’t desirable, but it’s ours. It’s a beautiful gift, and I love it.
I have felt the Lord calling me to share more of our life through short stories, which I will post here.
Thank you for journeying with me! I am humbled by your support and grateful for this calling on my life.
“Be who you are and be that well” – St. Francis de Sales
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