How do you choose joy when it feels impossible? What can you do when a chronic diagnosis leaves you debilitated? For Lindsey Wheeler, the answer did not come easily. After a Lyme disease diagnosis left her struggling to get out of bed everyday, Lindsey knew she had to make a choice: to see the good in life in spite of her circumstances or to dwell in self-pity. It wasn't easy, but Lindsey chose to change her perspective on her life in the middle of so many challenges that included her health and raising a child with special needs. It was that perspective shift that has given her the strength to bring hope to others in their pain. She started a company called Bottle of Tears that provides curated gifts of comfort to those who are hurting. In this episode, Davey talks with Lindsey about what it looks like to choose joy when life feels hard, the power in reminding people that they are seen in their pain and why community matters so much in our suffering.
This conversation is an encouragement for anyone who has ever felt like some parts of life cannot be "fixed" this side of heaven and offers an invitation to hope and joy in the midst of it.
Website: https://www.bottleoftears.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottle_of_tears/
https://www.instagram.com/lindseyewheeler/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bottleoftears
Book: Sacred Tears: Simple Reminders That God Sees You and Loves You: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Tears-Simple-Reminders-Loves/dp/073698173X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QD78389NPU7&keywords=sacred+tears&qid=1645388803&sprefix=sacred+tears%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-2
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Episode 318 - If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry with Molly Stillman
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Episode 316 - Even If He Doesn't with Kristen LaValley
Episode 315 - Finding Purpose through Vulnerability with Raleigh Sadler
Episode 314 - Grace and Suffering with Philip Yancey
Episode 313 - Holding Onto Faith in Our Doubts with Laura Wifler
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Episode 310 - The Marriage Gift with Aaron and Jennifer Smith
Episode 309 - Experiencing God's Strength in Your Weakness with Emily Jensen
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Episode 305 - The Continual Journey Towards Healing with Davey Blackburn, Aubrey Sampson and Eric Schumacher
Episode 304 - Walking into a New Year After Loss with Davey Blackburn
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