My Afib Journey

If there’s one constant in my life, it’s this: God has always been faithful.

Through every high and low, every unexpected turn, every tear and every joy, His presence has never left me. My belief in God—and in His Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior—isn’t just something I turn to when things go wrong. It’s the foundation that has carried me through everything. And this new Afib diagnosis is no different.

Yes, the news shook me. Yes, I had questions and moments of fear. But even in the middle of all of that, I could feel His peace. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve experienced it, but when the ground feels like it’s shifting beneath you, and yet your heart still feels steady—that’s God. That’s His love. That’s His strength holding you up when your own isn’t enough.

I’m reminded of the words in Isaiah 41:10:
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
That’s not just a verse to me—it’s a reality I’ve lived over and over again.

This isn’t the first time He’s shown Himself in my life, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Afib may be a new chapter, but it’s not the end of the story—and it’s definitely not a story I walk alone. I know God is with me. I see His fingerprints in the support of my family, in the wisdom of my doctors, and in every breath I take. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” (Psalm 37:23). Even now, I trust that He has a purpose in this and that He can use even this for good.

When I’m overwhelmed, I hold onto Philippians 4:6–7:
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

That peace is real. I’m living it. And that peace, His presence, and His promises have helped me and my family stay grounded—even through uncertain days.

So if you’re struggling—whether with Afib or anything else—I want to remind you: you’re not forgotten. You’re not fighting alone. God sees you, He loves you, and He will never leave you.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want… Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me…”
(Psalm 23:1, 4)

That’s not just beautiful poetry—it’s the truth I’m holding onto, and the hope I’m walking in every single day.