“I felt like I was stuck, almost like I couldn’t go anywhere. I felt so frozen.”

Apply this:

What personal insecurities do you feel as you think about giving your summer to the Lord?

What practical steps can you take to help you move forward in making a decision?

Who can you talk with about this?

Anna struggled with personal insecurities.

How did that obstacle make you feel at the time? 

The disease of multiple sclerosis has the ability to drastically affect a student’s life. It is vital to still receive proper treatment and attention, no matter the environment. I felt like I was stuck, almost like I couldn’t go anywhere. I felt so frozen. Being put in this specific situation, I still had to be aware of my multiple sclerosis but I couldn’t let that overpower the call the Lord had placed on my heart.

What was the turning point? What made you realize God was calling you to go on summer project?


Ever since my diagnosis, my mom has been very protective and cared for me in immense ways. Because of my multiple sclerosis, my mom was apprehensive of allowing me to attend summer project because it is essential that I still receive infusions no matter where I am. Even though I was fearful about multiple sclerosis holding me back, I then received a brace that will help with my limp and help conserve my energy. I was still unsure as to what my mom’s reaction would be, but then she turned to me and said, “So, when are you leaving for Milwaukee?” Just then I knew she approved of summer project and would allow me to go. It was great to see people encouraging me to go despite fear or inabilities.

What practical steps did you take during the process? 


My concern was having treatment readily available to me. A huge step of the process was making sure that Milwaukee had an infusing center. It was vital that I still have access to treatments or an infusing center in order to care for multiple sclerosis. As soon as I was informed that there was an infusing center, I felt even more called to go.

What do you recommend to others who face a similar obstacle?

You can’t allow anything to hold you back from doing what the Lord has put on your heart. You must follow your heart and allow it to lead you. You have to go for the calling because God will definitely use you, all he wants you to do is allow Him to.

Anna attended Inner City: Milwaukee Summer Project in 2011.