Rachel's Radical Road

Excitement, guilt, fear, amazement, ecstasy, anxiety, joy, excitement, excitement, EXCITEMENT!!!!! These are the emotions I’ve been feeling since I went from being bedridden and in a wheelchair, to my life changing and being able to walk again!!! I may have … Continue reading →

Recently I had a friend send me a carabiner (the tool that helps rock climbers’ ropes stay connected to their harnesses) and a note that said, “Take this and keep hanging on. Praying for you.” It was another message of … Continue reading →

Recently I saw a family friend and he said something that I didn’t expect to hear. Something that deeply encouraged me. Here I am in a wheelchair, disabled, bedridden, in constant pain, and I barely leave my house… I barely … Continue reading →

A few years ago at the peak of my illness, I was so weak I couldn’t even roll over in my bed without help. I was in extreme pain, I was half blind, my legs didn’t work at the time … Continue reading →

What comes to mind when you hear “Santa Clause” or “St Nick?” Is it a jolly old man with a white beard, big belly, and a red suit??? For most of us it is. You’d probably be surprised to hear … Continue reading →

Could My Suffering be God’s Mercy on me??? I know what you’re thinking, “whaaaaat”??? Cause that’s the same thing I thought when I first heard it. Today my mom and I were talking and she told me that in her … Continue reading →

“Rapunzel Rapunzel let down your hair.” We’ve all heard this story, heard this line, and know the ending. Rapunzel lets down her hair and the prince climbs up her hair and rescues her. I never knew I would relate to … Continue reading →

It was around this time last year that I started intensive treatment for Lyme disease. I had to travel to a medical center in another city, a few hours away from my home, and stay there for a month. I … Continue reading →

I’m always encouraged when I look at how far I’ve come physically from my medical issues, and I’m discouraged when I look at how far I have to go. What I’m referring to is the debilitating illness I’ve faced for … Continue reading →

Ever since my car accident 2 1/2 years ago, my brain injury has severely impaired my vision…As my body continued to deteriorate I found out that I had POTS and Lyme Disease -both of which can also impair your vision. … Continue reading →

I love the song “My Grown up Christmas Wish.” In the song they say that their “grown-up Christmas wish” is that there would be no war, that everyone’s hearts would be healed, and everyone would have a friend. I love … Continue reading →

My friends used to say that if I was any animal it would be a “bunny”– hop hop hopping away. These days I’m being compared to a turtle! But I am learning that’s not a bad thing! Turtles are perseverant. … Continue reading →

Last year on my birthday I made a wish when my candles blew out… I wished that if I were to join God in heaven this next year, that He would comfort and give strength to my family and closest … Continue reading →

You know, we hear about how important faith and love are all the time. There are multiple sermons on both these subjects. When you are “doubting” you have Christians telling you to have “faith.” When you’re angry they’ll tell you … Continue reading →

Rachel is approaching her 2 year anniversary of being bedridden on September 27th. This brings mixed emotions for her and she said it would encourage her if people let her know how her physical trial has been used to help … Continue reading →

I don’t know what to say. Do I have any words to inspire?? Today was one difficult day. Many of you know that I have been struggling with my health and living in bed with severe pain for almost 2 … Continue reading →

Ever feel like life is just passing you by but you’re stuck in the same place you’ve been in for some time?? I look at my friends getting married, having babies, and those … Continue reading →

Some days I want to feel sorry for myself, some days I DO feel sorry for myself. I look at everything that’s fallen apart in my life, how my body is falling apart and all the things it affects around … Continue reading →

I just watched a video of this inspirational singer on the Xfactor. She was born with a disability in her hands and she had to learn how to do things differently, things many of us take for granted. Yet, she … Continue reading →

I don’t understand, how can people can call me strong when I feel so weak? How can they call me beautiful when I feel so ugly? How can they call me productive when all I’ve done is wasted in bed?? … Continue reading →