Nina's Journey

The power of a growth mindset! Watch the miracles unfold!

It's funny how God can take a horrible situation and turn it into something amazing. That's exactly what I had experienced this morning. As I sat in my rocking chair I broke down and had a good cry because I stood back and took a look at my reality. As I cried, God sent me His thoughts. It was then I understood what it is that I am to be learning and seeking at this time in my life. Even though it is difficult to accept new limitations and disabilities I have to find a purpose in it all. As I prayed, I began to understand and remember how temporal life here on earth is. When I began to reflect on this,  I began to remember my true purpose which is to live my life for Christ. When I can reflect on this thought, my life falls into place. Every fear fades away and I can change my mindset and my thoughts turn away from the things of this world and my relationship grows stronger in Christ. Here is where I find my strength, for I find this as a calling, not a curse! So again I sa

PART 2 OF 2: Through each step of my daily battles I continue to seek the face of Christ which radiates all around me, for it is HIS strength that flows through me that helps me become VICTORIOUS over my impossible battles!  When things feel too much for me to bear I call upon my sisters in Christ to pray for me to hold me up when I want to give up!  This journey has taught me that when we let Christ work through us there is no such thing as impossible!  Through Christ I am VICTORIOUS!  I just have to thank Jesus for another day and I can't wait to see the greater things He has planned for me today!!! I lift my hands high and praise Him in every moment in every day!  Stay tuned as I continue to write my story, for my story is "HIS" story!  #Scars4Christ

PART 1 of 2 of my daily battle with RA: As I continue to write my story of God's grace that shines upon me I log the daily battles of overcoming what feels impossible at times.  I am empowered and reminded of the power of God's great mercy and love.  I know that it is God's love flowing through me that gets me up to do the great things He has planned for me.  I do not question "WHY" He allows suffering but instead I ask, "Lord, what are you teaching me through this suffering?"  These daily battles wear me down and I cry out for mercy and strength and He never fails me....His love, mercy, and grace are unfailing!  I am reminded that I can do ALL things for it is Christ who strengthens me!

Yesterday I was disappointed when my rheumatologist could not get me in for a steroid injection to the left shoulder to take away the flareup I was in. I was fearful because I knew I would be stuck with the pain but then it hit me, this could be an opportunity to explore alternative natural practices to medicine. I quickly called up my acupuncturist and he immediately got me in. It was a painful session as my pain was at a level 8 but I was able to push through. I woke up this morning so excited because I had victory! Victory over this flareup through natural remedies. I will never run to steroids again! This experience can be life-changing to my treatment and future health! Today's lesson is to remember that sometimes closed doors are actually an answer to your prayers. Although you may not see it immediately, hold onto your faith and have an open mind to what God is speaking to you. In my case, the closed door was the steroid treatment. Although my first reaction was fear, my

As I sat on the examination table my doctor looked at me and then took a glimpse at my hands (which are visibly deformed) and looked at me in amazement.  She said, "Nina, I look at your hands and then I see your beautiful makeup.  How do you do it?"  we both start laughing & I told her that it is actually very interesting.  She convinced me that I should do a tutorial for others who live with the same circumstance.  So, this makeup tutorial is in honor of all of those who live with upper arm deformities and limitations!  May we continue to lift each other up in times where we may feel like giving up.  This video blog is inspired by my sweet doctor, Dr. Tang