When I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2009, my world changed overnight. I was told I had a rare, progressive disease with no cure, and suddenly life looked very different than I had imagined.

But this isn't a story about giving up.

It's about learning to live anyway.

In This Big Ol' Heart of Mine, I share the real journey—the fear, the denial, the setbacks, the victories, and the unexpected blessings that came from living with a chronic illness. I take you through the moments that challenged my faith, tested my strength, and ultimately helped me discover a purpose I never saw coming.

This book isn't just for people living with pulmonary hypertension. It's for anyone facing a difficult diagnosis, caring for someone they love, or wondering how to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.

Along the way, you'll meet the incredible people who encouraged me, the doctors who fought alongside me, and the God who never left my side—even in my darkest moments.

I don't pretend to have all the answers. I simply share my heart and what I've learned through seventeen years of living with a disease that has shaped my life in ways I never expected. My hope is that these pages remind you that joy can still be found in the middle of uncertainty, purpose can grow from pain, and hope is always worth holding onto.

If my story helps even one person feel less alone, find the courage to keep fighting, or discover that life can still be beautiful despite the challenges, then every page will have been worth writing.

This is my story.

More importantly, it's a reminder that no matter what you're facing, your story isn't over yet.

This Big Ol' Heart of Mine

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