From the Pit to a Purpose

From the Pit to a Purpose

May 29, 2019 | Seabed

I grew up not having parents because they died when I was still very young. That somehow contributed to my having deep insecurities as I grew up. I felt strongly uncertain of myself once I got into college where I transitioned into adulthood. I always felt awkward and...
A Good Slow Climb

A Good Slow Climb

May 7, 2019 | Seabed

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

May 2, 2019 | Seabed

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...
Pursued by the Provider

Pursued by the Provider

Apr 30, 2019 | Seabed

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...
When Home Ceases to Be Home

When Home Ceases to Be Home

Apr 20, 2019 | Seabed

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...
This Is Not About You

This Is Not About You

Mar 30, 2019 | Seabed

In March of 2016, I was a pretty typical nineteen-year-old: I went to church regularly, worked hard, and had dreams of the future. Although things were rough with my family at times, I had a great group of friends I hung out with, and my job was becoming my life.  I...