A few years ago, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. As a result of this, I suffered arthritis pain and inflammation in my joints. I had been in excruciating pain for a while and as time went by the pain intensified. My Rheumatologist increased the dosage of my pain medication but warned that if there was no difference in three days, he would prescribe a stronger medication…

For those that don’t know, I tested positive for COVID-19 and have pneumonia and am currently in the hospital on oxygen. My entire world has been turned upside down!! Life is precious and can be snatched in the blink of an eye. We are not allowed to see or hold our families’ hands…

I want to start this message by quoting a verse I’m sure you all know; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11. I feel as though this verse is often the first verse we’re introduced to. I’ve seen it on shirts, journals, planners, and billboards. Regardless of where someone is on their journey with God, this verse will come up…

The Jewish feast of Passover celebrates the time when God protected His people, Israel, from the plague that came upon the Egyptians, to kill their first-born sons. This plague was sent because Pharoah repeatedly refused to release the Israelites from captivity. God told Moses to tell His people to go into their homes, and the head of the household was to take the blood of a slain lamb and put the blood on the top and sides of their doors.

In December 2019 I had exploratory thyroid surgery to remove a suspicious tumor and to assess possible cancer. I was told the day after Christmas that I indeed had 2nd stage Thyroid cancer and immediately began several treatments and injections preparing me for radioactive iodine, injections.