I feel passionate about giving a voice to young people who fight lifelong medical battles. We have had mothers on here in the past, and this week, I decided we needed to hear from one of those warriors herself. We had the privilege of meeting her incredible mama, Abby, on episode two of this season, but it's time we meet the warrior behind the mama! So, ladies, meet Aly Puckett - a fierce young woman who boldly shares with us her experience battling a lifelong condition, hydrocephalus, and how she refuses to let it dim God's light in her life. Even in her firm stance on her faith and how God is working in her story, Aly doesn't shy away from sharing the darkness and anxiety that looms over her at times and how she works through that struggle.

We talk about what it's like to be a "seemingly normal" college student and sorority girl battling an "invisible" looking yet life-threatening condition. Aly breaks down how friends and family have played critical roles in her perspective on her life and how parents can support their kids facing battles like Aly's.

I cried and cheered re-listening to this episode myself because Aly radiates the glory of God with every word she speaks - and many of us who don't struggle daily like her could benefit from hearing her praise God even in her fight. Don't miss this episode, friends.

Aly was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus when she was one year old, and has had 10 brain surgeries since then. Hydrocephalus is the overproduction or lack of draining of spinal fluid on the brain. And if you want to learn more, Aly loves educating others on this condition and fighting for those who walk this journey with her through the Hydrocephalus Association. She is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas and will be graduating THIS MONTH! Go Aly! She is head over heels for her great dane, Vayda, and when she's not with her pup, you'll find her trying out new restaurants or cookin' up something new.

Don't hesitate to reach out to Aly on social media - she LOVES connecting with others and sharing her story of God's glory.

Okay y'all, it's time to meet the bright and shining vessel of the Lord's love and light, the sweet and brave, Aly Puckett!

Aly's IG: @alypuckett

Hydrocephalus Association: https://www.hydroassoc.org/about-hydrocephalus/

American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/

Maria's IG: @RiaRambles

Take Part Foundation: Take-Part.org

As always to recommend a guest, email Sydney@LetYourFightShine.com.