Okay, so.. I was diagnosed at age 18. Then, gradually, it developed into a full-blown chronic illness, in a process that took almost a decade. Or maybe it was always there and I just had to come to the conclusion myself.
I’m able to function, live a mostly normal life. I have a job, a family, friends, a life.. and it’s all because of Jesus. Most people don’t manage the illness that well. I’m on a lot of medication, and I also have a relationship with God. Without that, I wouldn’t’ve made it. Wouldn’t have made it without the incredible love of Mom and my family, support of my friends, my church, and in college, Wesley Foundation and its campus minister and students.
I testify that Jesus is who he claims to be. He is the Son of God and the Son of Man. He is both God and man. I know of a few others that have something that I have. The only one worth mentioning is a Christian man who is a Father, a physician’s assistant. Jesus changed his life. Jesus changed who I was at a very early age. I was an angry, lonely child, nearing despair. After I accepted Him, the anger vanished, and there always some kind of.. I don’t know, firm place in the bottom of my heart. I didn’t despair anymore.
It’s been a long wild ride, full of joy, heartache, rejection, acceptance, and much more. I’m grateful for the life I have. With Jesus, life is worth living, and that’s just the beginning.