the inspired survivor

Whenever I see the temple as I drive around the city, a feeling of peace fills my heart and mind. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to go there often. No matter what is happening in my life, seeing the temple reminds me that God is always near. There are seasons when life feels overwhelming. We wonder if there is any hope, any solution, or any way forward. We pray, we wait, and sometimes it feels as though Heaven is silent. But I've come to believe that His silence

This year marks 20 years. Twenty years since the words that changed everything. Twenty years since fear, uncertainty, and strength became part of my daily vocabulary in a way I never asked for—but ultimately learned to carry. Being cancer-free for two decades is something I don’t take lightly. It’s not just a milestone—it’s a layered, emotional, deeply personal journey that continues to evolve. And through it all, there’s been a quiet thread of grace that carried me, even in