"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." -Psalm 73:26
I was 14 when I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a rare genetic connective tissue disorder caused by lack of collagen in the body. In the last 5 years or so I have discovered that EDS is not just your typical chronic pain disorder; it is a moving target that affects not only the joints, but every system within the body. In dealing with EDS I have dealt with things such as Anxiety Disorder, false diagnoses, and persistent pains and health problems that have left me dazed and confused. It is through these struggles that I have found where my identity lies. I have learned to lean on the everlasting arms that God so graciously reaches out to me with. I want to share in my struggles so that they may be a source of comfort or understanding for others, whether that understanding pertains to awareness about EDS, what it's like to live with a chronic disorder, or what it means to be real about feelings and trusting in God. So here are some thoughts about my journey through college, walls down, eyes up.