{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Kelly Melcher: It Didn\u2019t Happen as I Expected\u2026 But It\u2019s Still Good","description":"What happens when your life changes overnight\u2026 and nothing goes according to plan? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Kelly Melcher; wife, mom of two (with one on the way), and woman of faith, to share a story of unexpected diagnosis, shifting identity, and learning to trust God in the middle of uncertainty. Shortly after getting engaged, Kelly lost her vision and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, completely changing her day-to-day life and future plans. From losing independence to navigating marriage, motherhood, and an invisible illness, Kelly had a choice: Become bitter\u2026 or become better. She chose faith. We talk about:   Living with an invisible illness and loss of control How her diagnosis strengthened, not weakened, her faith  Navigating marriage through \u201cfor worse\u201d before the wedding  Trusting God when life doesn\u2019t follow your plan  Finding joy and gratitude in the middle of uncertainty Why perspective changes everything  Kelly\u2019s story is a powerful reminder that even when life doesn\u2019t go the way you expected\u2026 It can still be good. If you\u2019re walking through something unexpected, difficult, or out of your control, this episode will meet you right where you are. You can reach Kelly at kmelcher20@gmail.com Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Book a conversation:&amp;nbsp;Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Learn more about coaching:&amp;nbsp;Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41143855\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201538630"}