After this last round of “heart issues,” it has made me more aware of those who also fight. Not just medical fights, but emotional battles, mental battles, and yes, even spiritual battles. I can’t say I am getting any “wiser,” (we all know Kristin can be pretty aloof sometimes), but one thing I have learned…
While attending the True Woman Conference this past weekend, it gave me some time to process and think about the stage of life that God has me in. I find much enjoyment and calm in being able to just sit back for a second to think about life; like at a conference. I could think…
After all that has happened with my health, there are many things I have learned about the power of “being” and the power of “presence.” This past year has been a lesson-learning time for me – a time to learn to just be and not worry about not being able to do something in return….
Yesterday I had the chance to do something that I truly NEVER imagined doing. You see, public speaking, years ago, would’ve sent me into an outright panic attack. Full out heart-racing, can’t breathe, panic. But then God got ahold of this heart of mine and has done some mighty work, physically and spiritually. I had…
With heart failure, there is no cure. Heart failure is something I will live with the rest of my life. I suppose I knew that, but I was so incredibly hopeful that after my “first” surgery (second lifetime) last fall, that I would say goodbye to heart issues. But then the second surgery happened and…
Update: GOING HOME TODAY! Steps. Kristin, it’s steps towards getting you better. That is what my ER doctor told me Friday as I awaited an ambulance transfer back to the University of Michigan. This past week, I felt a little off, but nothing that raised too much of an alarm, until Friday morning, when my…
