At Symphony Support, we believe the Creator of the Universe designed our bodies perfectly. The Psalmist could not begin to understand, and even today we do not fully grasp all the intricacies of His design. God provides His Word to live by, His Spirit to guide us, food to sustain us, and a mind to discern, but through the fall, the corruption of this world has robbed us of much, including our health.
My journey in health has two beginnings. The first was in my mother’s womb, when she had a severe reaction to a chemical that nearly cost both our lives. Doctors advised her to abort, warning that, if I survived, I would likely be severely brain-damaged. Yet I was born a miracle. I always knew the Father was the “how,” but for much of my life I wrestled with the “why” and the “by what mechanism.”
The second beginning came when my father was diagnosed with melanoma when I was five. He fought courageously for almost five years, even participating in experimental treatments at the time. When he passed away, I longed to understand how the human body worked. I recognized that his lifestyle, especially smoking, had placed great stress on his body, leaving me to wonder: was healing ever possible?
In addition to those two early health crises, I personally struggled with being overweight from childhood, despite having two slender sisters. For decades I believed the problem was overeating and lack of exercise. In chasing those false roots, I damaged my body further and faced repeated disappointment.
Today, I continue learning how to support my body’s God-designed healing capabilities. The process has been long, with many obstacles, but also with people who have come alongside me. My desire now is to walk with others on their own journeys, helping them learn to support their bodies and tune their “orchestra,” so their symphonies can be played more beautifully.