All tagged Blindness

Walk by Faith

Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” But in a world so based on proof and research, it can be hard to put our trust in something we have not seen yet.

In today’s podcast, we study the story of Thomas in John 20 and learn what walking by faith truly means.

My Guide Dog Meets My Husband!

In the last Finding Light episode, I introduced you to my new guide dog, Jackson! I opened up about the trials and triumphs we endured during our three weeks of training in Michigan.

In today’s episode, the excitement continues as I share with you about our plane ride home, how Jackson is settling into his new life in Georgia, and what it was like for him to meet Seth for the first time!

Listen in to hear what Jackson and I have been up to and a few of the experiences we have had as a team so far!

I Got My Guide Dog!

Surprise!! I just returned home from a 3-week stay in Michigan and... I wasn’t alone!

I returned with a new furry friend in tow.

Actually, he had me in tow, because...I finally got my guide dog!!

You will not want to miss today’s podcast as I talk about my experience during training, open up about the challenges and triumphs, and, of course, introduce you to my adorable guide dog!

Thriving Blind - feat. Kristin Smedley

On today’s podcast, we got to chat with Kristin Smedley on what “Thriving Blind” means to her! ✨

Kristin had finally achieved her dream, a career in education, when her life was turned upside down.

Both of her sons were diagnosed with rare eye conditions that plunged them all into total darkness. Kristin knew that she had to find a way to advocate for her boys and give them the life & opportunities that they deserved. 🤍

Today, Kristin, a speaker, author, and advocate for those with visual impairments, shares her journey with us and how she was able to move past her fears and obstacles and achieve extraordinary outcomes!

Big News with Erica!

✨ The Finding Light podcast has some BIG news today! ✨

Listen in as Erica and I both update y’all on what God is doing in our lives.

Be sure to listen until the end because there is one really big announcement you don’t want to miss!

Suicide: Silencing the Stigma - feat. Ivey Rollins

Today’s podcast is a conversation around the stigma of suicide and the support surrounding those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Our guest, Ivey Rollins, shares with us her role as co-facilitator of the Carroll County Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group (SOS), along with her own personal experience with suicide.

Wedding Dress Shopping in the Dark

I said yes to my dream dress, and on today’s podcast, Erica and I discuss what it was like for me to pick out my wedding dress all while completely blind. 💍🤍

⁣⁣⁣⁣P.S. You’ll want to listen to the whole podcast because my fiance, Seth, joined in for a little fun at the very end!