Part 4 – Trusting God to Make a Way
Introduction
There are moments in life when trusting God through hard times becomes more than just a saying—it becomes the only thing holding you together. For me, one of the hardest parts of this journey wasn’t only the diagnosis itself, but figuring out how I was going to afford the life-saving treatment I needed. Healing suddenly became more than physical; it became financial, emotional, and deeply spiritual.
The Reality of No Insurance
After my emergency tracheotomy, I knew I needed surgery to open my airway.
It wasn’t optional.
It was life-saving.
But there was one major problem:
I didn’t have insurance.
And before I could even move forward, I was told I needed to pay 20% upfront for the surgery.
Even though this was a life-and-death situation…
It was treated like a non-necessity.
Facing the Impossible
I remember thinking:
How am I supposed to do this?
How do you come up with that kind of money… in a moment like this?
It felt impossible.
And yet… I knew I didn’t have another option.
Taking a Step of Faith
So I did something that required humility.
Something that wasn’t easy for me.
I started a GoFundMe.
Asking for help is not something that comes naturally to me.
But in that moment, I had to trust that God would provide—through whatever means He chose.
God’s Provision Often Comes Through People
And He did.
Through the generosity of others, the support I didn’t expect, and people showing up in ways I couldn’t have planned…
God made a way.
It wasn’t how I imagined it would happen.
But it happened.
Scripture Reflection
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19
God didn’t just see my need.
He provided for it.
The Right Doctor, The Right Time
In June 2024, I was able to move forward with my surgery at University of Virginia Medical Center.
That’s where I met Dr. DeNero.
And from the very beginning, I knew he was different.
He listened, cared, and never rushed me or pushed me into anything.
His bedside manner was something I had never experienced before and I knew—without a doubt—that God placed him in my life.
Healing Through Provision
The surgery I had—a balloon dilation with laser and steroid injection—was a turning point.
Even though I still had my trach at that time…
It was the beginning of healing.
The beginning of breathing again.
Seeing God in Every Detail
Looking back, I can see how God worked through every step:
- The people who gave
- The opportunity to have surgery
- The doctor who treated me
- The plan that was put into place
None of it was случайно.
It was provision.
When God Makes a Way
Sometimes we expect God to remove the obstacle.
But sometimes… He makes a way through it.
Not instantly.
Not easily.
But faithfully.
Scripture Reflection
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
Even in the moments that felt overwhelming…
God was present.
And He was working.
Devotional Thought
If you are facing something that feels impossible right now…
A financial burden, a health challenge, or something you don’t know how to overcome…
Remember this:
God is not limited by what you can see.
He can provide in ways you never expected.
Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for being my provider in ways I could never have planned.
Help me trust You, even when the path forward feels impossible.
Remind me that You are always working, even when I don’t see it yet.
Amen.
