Monday, July 04, 2016

Tanja Gaal- A Heart to Encourage


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













1 comment:

  1. 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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