Each one of us faces dark times. There have been times of both good and bad along our story, but as I look back, the times of discouragement stand out as moments where we saw God carrying us with great clarity. It's in these moments of discouragement when hope is most needed, but it's also these moments when the light of hope tends to be most noticeable and powerful.
Read MoreGetting a diagnosis and managing treatments and appointments is already overwhelming, but in the midst of a pandemic, it’s easy to feel even more isolated. Take heart with this encouragement to both ask for help courageously and steady yourself in hope and truth.
Read MoreThere have been times when our story with a diagnosis felt completely overwhelming. And the truth is, that’s okay. You may hear the phrase that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle, but God gives us a deeper hope to hold onto. These tend to be the times when God shows us how much he can handle and how much we can rely on him.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like your circumstances were too much to handle? Or like the weight of medical decisions or setbacks made it difficult to see hope in the moment? It’s okay if you feel like you’re in the dark of night or like your burden is too heavy or like you’re uncertain what the future holds. If you’re in a season where you’re struggling to find hope or you are ready for the Light to dawn on you, I believe Jesus is ready to embrace you.
Read MoreDuring medical appointments and therapy sessions, medical professionals usually call on the parent to rehearse the child’s medical history. The conversation centers on those things that are atypical or unhealthy. We major on the cannots since this is the jumping off point for treatment. This is where I get overwhelmed. Here is how I hold onto hope in these times.
Read MoreHas your heart ever felt troubled? There are moments all along a medical journey that can cause worry to sneak into the forefront. From times when concerning symptoms first start to show up to medical tests to receiving a diagnosis to thoughts about what the future holds, worry is a common challenge.
Read MoreAfter two surgeries and three hospital stays, I sat with my one-month-old in absolute emotional distress. Every. Single. Breath was work for him. It grieved me to watch him suffer as his mother, his protector...his safe place. In this article I share ways that I found comfort, peace, and hope while watching my child suffer with his medical challenges.
Read MoreFacing an unexpected diagnosis can be scary and isolating, and it can be easy to wonder, "Where is God?" But these are also times when we can find hope and comfort. Read about how hope is found during one of these moments and discover some truths you can firmly stand on.
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