Tanja Gaal with nephew Levi
Sharing some of the story here
about the challenging journey
that Tanja faces each and every day.
Multiple health issues have placed her
in a daily struggle.
In the past 2 1/2 years
she has been admitted
to the hospital for 135 days.
The past two months she has spent 29 days
in the hospital for potential strokes.
Tanja loves sunsets and sunrises.
When others ask her how she manages,
Tanja shares-
" I talk about blind faith and trust with hope.
If you have those things, there is no fear.
Because at the end of your life,
whenever God deems your work here is done,
He will call you home.
This is the ultimate reward for pain
and sacrifice endured in this life.
Compared to what Jesus
endured when He was here on earth,
my pain and suffering is nothing.
We have an empathetic God
who knows our pain.
When you pray, live with the practice
of giving everything to Him.
He shoulders the burden."
Current JOYS:
Tanja loves spending time in her Journaling Bible
and coloring in Scripture coloring books.
It is also wonderful to meet small milestones,
either her Dr. or she sets for herself.
Her Dr. recently broke into a huge grin
when she was able to reach up and shake his hand.
Tanja currently lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
She will be
a "field reporter"
here in this space as she can-
to bring words of HOPE
and encouragement to all.
Upcoming posts:
Coping Mechanisms
The Importance of a Support System
Advocate Living
While searching for her obituary, I found this. Such a nice reminder that our faith is stronger than our fear. Rest in Peace, Tanja!
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