My Faith Gives Me Hope

Faith has not been part of my whole life. I was introduced to it when I started high school almost fifteen years ago. My faith is Christianity, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Christianity is important to me because God brings so much faith, hope and love to my life.

Although I started believing in God when I was in high school, I didn’t take my faith seriously until about five and a half years ago. I still say that I am new to Christianity because I have a long way to go to believe in Christ fully. Christ has already shown me how to be faithful in Him and how to have hope!

A friend of mine is why I have my faith, and my faith has gotten so much stronger. I’m glad my friend has shown me who Christ is because I have gotten so much courage from God. I want to see where God can take my life from where it is right now. I believe God has been wanting me to learn about Him for a long time because I believe that He has been there for me even when I didn’t realize it, and I think He has been guiding my life for a long time.

Being a believer in Christ is one of the best things I have done in my life because I have begun to have a lot more confidence in myself and in what I want to do in my life! God has given me hope that I can make a difference in the world, and I believe I am the right person to do that!

Two of my favorite crosses that I have and wear

How Disability Affects My Life

I have known the word “disability” my whole life. Having a disability has given me a lot of perspective that many people do not have, and I am glad that I have a different perspective than other people. That perspective has shown me that being disabled has many great qualities, and I would not change it for the world. Although there can be difficulties with being disabled, I am happy that I can show people how disabilities can be good for society.

My disability has provided me to be brave and courageous in many aspects of my life. Being brave and courageous has been so great for me because I have been seen as inspirational to many different people. I am very grateful for my disability because I would not have the life I have without it. It strengthens me in so many ways. I’m glad it strengthens me because I have made an impact on many people. I want to impact other people’s lives and show them that they can have a brave and courageous attitude like me!

Being an inspiration to people has made me happy because they see me as strong and determined. I am glad that I have the strength and determination that I have because it shows people that being disabled does not make me scared to live my life. My disability will never own me. I own my disability, and I will always be proud of my disability! #StayPositive

Selfie taken during my former high school’s football game this past season. I was supporting a friend of mine who is a coach for the team!