January 19, 2018

Becoming who I am now wasn't easy - You are LOVED!

What most people don't know about me, is that I wasn't always a happy girl. Back in 2013, I suffered from a bad depression. A lot was going through my head. To be honest, I didn't always find myself beautiful. I was a very insecure person with a lot of trust issues.

During my depression, I remember turning on KLOVE, Two songs began playing on the radio "Just say Jesus" by 7eventh Time Down and "Strong Enough" by Matthew West. While those songs played, I remember breaking down in tears. As I'm in tears, I started texting my brother Ryan who was away in college at the time. He spoke some big encouragement that I will never forget.

"I will always be here for you. Remember what you are going through right now, isn't forever."

 Over those hard three years, Honestly I believe God was holding my hand steering me away from my bad thoughts of wanting to run away. I never had the courage to do it.

Songs that have helped me get through my despression that may help you, here's a list. Very deep songs that have helped me emontionally over the years.

Broken - Leona Lewis
Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Stronger - Matthew West
Take Me In - Kutless

In 2016, three years later, by the grace of God, my depression was GONE! It didn't happen over night, or in a year. It took three years.

To all my friends and family who were patient with me through those long three years, I want to say Thank You!

Everyone in this world, I want you to know that YOU are LOVED! God put you on this earth for a reason. Reasons we may never understand. But He is leading you through a path he believes is meant for you.