Rachel's Creed

I believe in healing and the full restoration of wounded people.

I claim that for myself and my family.

I believe in the provision of a propitiation --perfect substitute-- for desperate situations.

I trust that God will bring one about for myself and my children in His timing.

I believe the promise that God will heal the broken hearted, binding up their wounds.

I am comforted in knowing that I won't hurt forever.

I believe the promise that God will turn our mourning into dancing.

I am excited to know my life will be abundant.

I believe that past suffering can be used to bring about the survival of many people.

I will use my journey as a way to lift others up.

I believe that I do not have to be hurt in the same way again.

I will choose to be healthy and protect myself while loving extravagantly.

I believe that God is all I need, and He will lead me beside still waters.

I will not follow temptation to have anything replace what He can give me.

I believe that I am valuable.

I will live in a way that models for my children that one's value is not dependent upon what happens to her.

I believe that my future is beautiful.

I have peace and joy when I think about what is to come.

Signs of Healing

My healing heart has moved in monumental ways recently. I know this because I am able to talk to and be around John without experiencing as much anxiety as before; in fact, it's almost "normal". We were able to watch a movie after the kids went to bed and before he went home last week, as well as go out and eat dinner while discussing the kids (a future 3-year-old birthday party is coming near!)...and it was fine! I had a bit of chest heaviness-anxiety-stuff for the first half of the evening when we went out, but it resolved and we had a nice evening.

Secondly, I was able to just (briefly) look through a Facebook wedding album that some friends were in. Might not seem like a big deal, right? Wrong. I dread anything wedding or new baby related anymore. It's not because I experience jealousy or anything at the sight of these things, it's just that it reminds the ideals I grew up desiring for my future family have been taken away from me. It's a grief thing. I wanted better for my kids, for myself...The fact that I could look through wedding photos and only feel half of my heart aching is a big improvement.

Their is hope for the future. Always.