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My pastor says this charge at the end of every service every Sunday. When I graduated high school, I was given a painting with these words on it..

"Go out into the world in peace,
Have courage,
Hold onto what is good,
Return no person evil for evil,
Strengthen the fainthearted,
Support the weak,
Help the suffering,
Honor all people,
Rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen."

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When Lucy was six weeks old, she was hit by a car, shattering her leg in the process. Although she was in an incredible amount of pain, she managed to drag herself off the road and to safety. She lost her leg but not her spirit, and now she is sweeter and sassier than ever. If losing a leg can't stop her, then I have no excuse to let anything stop me.

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I was once told, "Worry just means that you suffer twice." Ever since, I have tried not to worry or be afraid of the future.

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Since I was a child, I have been an active member of my church. They are a second family, a support group, and one of the things that is most dear to me.

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I have always found this poem incredibly empowering. When I feel particularly down on myself or like the world is against me, I like to read this poem and remind myself that regardless the trial, I can rise above it.

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My family lives in Danvers, IL. It's a tiny, peaceful town where I can spend time with family, relax, and get back to my roots.

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This has been one of my favorite quotes for as long as I can remember. Trials bring strength.

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The summer before coming to college, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I had struggled with them my whole life but had never received an official diagnosis since I visited mental health professionals predominately during my childhood. Once I got treatment, I noticed a drastic change in myself; I was no longer struggling to fight myself everyday and could focus on other things. Since diagnosis, I have made it a goal to take care of my mental health; I refused to be crippled by something inside of myself. This motivates me to be the best that I can and be kind to myself while I do it.