Hi, I’m Christal Boxberger. I am a simple wife, mother, mimi, daughter, sister and friend. In society’s view, there is nothing special about me. I have never done anything exceptional in my life. I simply love God with all my heart and live to glorify Him. I also have a rare incurable disease. Living with a rare disease poses many difficulties in being diagnosed and also learning to live day to day life.

When I first began my diagnosis path in 2009 there was little information available on the internet and I felt like I was in uncharted waters. I have lived with life altering symptoms since 1982 and it took until 2024 to be diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Cancer. It is my goal to educate people, even members of the medical community, about what it is like to live with a rare disease, the frustrating path to being diagnosed and the long road to receiving treatment. I wanted to tell my story and share the amazing things God has done. I am currently writing a book about how I was diagnosed and my radical treatment including being taken off all food for many years. The book also tells how I survived, what life was like, and the very real miracles that happened to keep me alive. A portion of each book sale will go fund research to find a cure.

I want to help raise awareness about the disease and hopefully shorten the suffering of others. Today many people struggle with this disorder and don’t realize they have it until a crisis occurs and tips the scales. Many doctors have never heard of these diseases, let alone how to test or manage treatment. The occurrence is on the rise. I meet people every week who have been diagnosed. It is a familial disease, meaning if you have it, you children will likely get it as well. Sadly, both of my children have some symptoms.

As I began sharing my story with others, I found that many of the truths I learned were universal to all people. There are many kinds of challenges and suffering in the world. You may not have a rare incurable disease but you may identify with the struggle. This blog is about my everyday life. I want to encourage you through faith, hope, and healing. Welcome!