The Courage to Dive In | A Bell’s Palsy Journey – Day #31
"Dive in—be the hand that lifts.”
Not Everyone Goes to Church, but God Shows Up
Today didn’t look like everyone else’s Sunday. Everyone went to church—except me. And yet, God still met me right where I was. It reminded me that His presence doesn’t depend on where you are; it depends on your willingness to receive Him.
With an email and a request to review my assignment, I’m deeply grateful that my professor corrected my grade from 100/150 to 130/150. Thank You, Father, for answering that prayer. I am reminded that I don’t face limitations He hasn't assigned. By His grace, I am finishing this MBA Summa Cum Laude.
Seeing Beyond the Surface
Scrolling through Facebook today, I came across a story that stuck with me: Anita Álvarez, the U.S. artistic swimmer, lost consciousness mid-routine at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships. As she sank beneath the water, her coach, Andrea Fuentes, didn’t hesitate. Fully clothed, she dove in and pulled her to safety before anyone else could react.
That moment stayed with me. Sometimes people are applauding while someone is silently drowning. Sometimes a performance looks perfect while the strength is gone. And sometimes, love looks like jumping in, no questions, no delay. That’s courage; the courage to dive in when it matters most.
Who around you is struggling quietly, hidden beneath a smile?
Is there someone you can step in for today, even if it feels inconvenient or uncomfortable?
What would it look like to risk your pride, your schedule, or your comfort to rescue, support, or encourage someone in need?
Who can you save today, not from literal water, but from loneliness, fear, or despair?
Courage isn’t just for grand gestures; it lives in these small, decisive acts of love that can change a life.
Celebrating Small Victories
Today, my body felt stronger. I did my massages, and the pressure in my jaw is less. Progress may be slow, but it is real. I’m learning to celebrate the inches, not just the miles.
Diving In Through Everyday Courage
I cooked rice and peas and baked chicken; things that once felt impossible. It has been a whole month since Bell’s Palsy forced me to step away from my kitchen. If you know one or two things about me, it’s that I cook what I eat and eat what I cook.
Today, each small act was me diving in; choosing to fully engage with life, even when it felt uncomfortable or challenging.
What about you? Are there things you were forced to quit, thinking you’d never be able to do again; go back to school, love again, chase a dream, or even step back into a place you once called home? What would it take for you to dive back in?
Later, Babes, Dannah, and I went out for ice cream (strawberries, baby pistachio, almond milk!) and even made a stop at TJ Maxx. Simple things, yes—but each moment was a choice to show up, to participate, to embrace joy despite the struggle. And yes, I recorded a video because this season, these moments of courage and presence, deserve to be documented, not hidden.
The Courage to Dive In for Others
If you’re reading this and feel like you’re quietly sinking, know this: your breath matters, your healing matters, and your presence matters. And if you see someone struggling beneath the surface be the one who jumps in. Courage isn’t just for the big moments; it’s for the small, everyday acts of love that save hearts, lives, and souls.
Today, I smiled again. 💗
Your Turn 💬
Courage isn’t only for the big moments, it lives in the everyday choices to show up, to care, and to fully engage with life.
Who around you needs you to take the plunge today?
What small act of love or presence can you step into, even if it feels uncomfortable or inconvenient?
Where in your life have you been holding back, and what would it look like to fully dive in?
Take the plunge because your presence, your love, and your actions have the power to change a life.
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Let’s keep creating a space for honesty, compassion, and hope—one moment, one prayer, one simple act of love at a time.
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