There’s a kind of battle that doesn’t always show up on the outside. It’s the kind of struggle that can be invisible to the world, yet all-consuming on the inside. I have been fighting that battle daily for over 2 years now. If you had told me back in July of 2023 that that would be the last time I felt truly myself for years to come, I would not have believed you. While the severity of my symptoms, like fatigue, brain fog, and pain, grew over time, there is a piece of your heart that is easily lost when sickness hits. While there have been slim to no comforts throughout, one stands the test of time: that Jesus not only cares about my suffering, but He understands it far better than I ever will.

The pain it causes your heart to go from praying for the sick to being sick is something I would never wish on anyone. But unfortunately, we are seeing far too many women, specifically in ministry, falling ill to sickness. This has, in my opinion, become one of the enemy’s greatest attacks against women. It’s easy to feel like you’re being pulled away from your calling, that your usefulness in the kingdom is slipping through your fingers. But I’ve learned that the enemy doesn’t get to decide my value, and neither does my health.

I have come to realize that our health is part of a much bigger picture in God’s plan. There is no greater test of faith and dependence than when your physical body betrays you and all you have left to lean on is Jesus. I believe there is a deep piece of the Lord’s heart we have the opportunity to gain while walking through chronic illness.

Faith over Fatigue is a way to document my physical journey through chronic illness and the spiritual and emotional valleys that come alongside that. This blog is not just my personal journey; it’s about creating a community where we can share and celebrate our struggles and triumphs. A place where we can bring questions, experiences, and wisdom gained in hopes of not only shedding light on the hardships that come with chronic illness but also bringing fresh hope and faith to those suffering. While praying, I landed upon the name ‘Faith over Fatigue’ because during my healing journey, one of the hardest things for me has been to stand firm in faith in who God is and His healing power. So, this is a proclamation to the enemy that you have stolen my faith and hope for far too long, and despite my fatigue, my faith lies in the hands of my maker.

In this blog, I want to share specific tools and skills I have gained through working with functional medicine doctors who specialize in chronic Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. I will share more insight on the spiritual and emotional struggles surrounding chronic diseases and help you learn to not only advocate for your own health but also prioritize it.

I am excited to invite you along on this journey and to continue giving glory to God throughout. If He is for us, who could ever come against us?

– Faith Over Fatigue