Have you ever heard someone say, “God keeps putting me in the same situation, I guess I haven’t learned my lesson yet.”? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. I know I have, but it always sat a little off in my heart, and not only did I not know why, I never really asked Him…
Complete Freedom Journal
Welcome to the Complete Freedom Journal. Here, you'll find all my posts—crafted to encourage, equip, and empower you on your personal journey toward complete freedom in Christ. I write about every aspect of life—sharing insights on health and wellness, favorite recipes, moments with my dog Riley, as well as scripture reflections, poetry, and personal testimonies of transformation. My prayer is that each post blesses you and inspires a life of joyful responsiveness to God. As I walk in His love and freedom, I hope my journey enriches yours—drawing you deeper into relationship with Him and helping you experience His presence in every area of your life. Step into complete freedom in Christ—it’s waiting for you!
Phase 1: Full Liquid Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients 8 fluid ounces Pacific Creamy Butternut Squash Soup 2 ounces Part Skim Ricotta Cheese 2 TBS High Protein Lactose-Free Skim Milk Powder 8 fluid ounces Fairlife Lactose-Free High Protein Fat-Free Milk To taste Fresh ground black pepper To taste Ground cardamom To taste Ground cinnamon Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender and…
Introduction to My Bariatric Surgery Journey
I started the bariatric surgery journey in November of 2022. This was not a path I ventured lightly. It was not a direction I headed without thought, prayer, and research. The truth is, I’d been researching bariatric surgery on and off for over 10 years, but there was always one more diet to try, one…
WHAT IS LONG COVID?
Long COVID, sometimes called Post-COVID or Long Haul, is rather difficult to define. Essentially it is symptoms that either continue beyond the normal recovery time for COVID (which varies depending on the severity of the infection) but it could also be symptoms that return or begin weeks or months later that have no other cause….
Navigating Long COVID: Evaluating the Demands of an Activity
This page contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links, at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read my full disclosure statement. One of the things I deal with as part of my Long COVID recovery…
Devotional Time Reframe
During my time with God this morning, He gave me some direction. I listened and wrote down what I heard and then moved directly from writing it down to reading my devotional. Because I have limited energy and sensory capacity, I came to my devotional time with a to-do list in mind. Pray Communion Read…
Hope Against Hope: The Power of a Promise in the Midst of an Impossible Situation
I woke up this morning to the words “hope against hope”. I had gone to bed praying, talking to God about my current health and financial situation, asking for wisdom and peace as I wait for His promise, and asking Him to show me if there was anything I haven’t done that I should be…
Nevertheless – Word for 2023 and a Perspective Shift: What if Life is Like Powerlifting?
For the past few weeks, my oxygen has been below 90% several times a day. There is a possibility that I will be back on oxygen, at least while I sleep until I can have a sleep study done to ensure my oxygen is not dropping overnight. The Long COVID has been a significant setback….