A Good Slow Climb

A Good Slow Climb

When I went on my first hike in 2016, I knew I had to do something more than eating, sitting, lying down, and doing simple house chores. I had to do leg workouts. Squats. Jogging. But 2018 found me back to a sedentary lifestyle. I  noticed how my belly started to form...
Glimpses of Hope in Trials

Glimpses of Hope in Trials

I grew up as a kid in Sunday school and met my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus there. Through the hearing of the Word, God placed a hope in my heart that beautiful things could happen to me. But at the age of eight, my parents separated. Before I finished high...
The Hem

The Hem

It begins with an epiphany… I received His Word in a place where we typically don’t expect a message from God—at  a DIY public laundromat. As I was doing some laundry, I contemplated on lot of things, and I tempted to rant about them. God interrupted my thoughts and...
Pursued by the Provider

Pursued by the Provider

Writing a testimony for me is not easy. I never thought a story such as mine would ever bring meaning to people but I need to try… for them. I grew up with my mom and dad, a perfect family– until the day my dad died due to cancer. After that incident, I...
Love: A Broken Journey

Love: A Broken Journey

Love is a beautiful thing to watch, but can only be understood when experienced. When I was in high school, I was secretly drawn to romantic movies. I couldn’t blatantly show my enthusiasm because I was known for being quiet (most of the time), tough, and sometimes...
When Home Ceases to Be Home

When Home Ceases to Be Home

I woke up and I forgot where I was. A miniature panic attack took place within me for a matter of seconds 1…2…3… Slowly, I remembered. This was not my pillow; it was too squishy and round. My real blanket had embroidered details of white flowers, not...