She Fought For Her Life
Just like that, she stopped breathing. “Your little girl went to Georgia and brought back the flu.” The nurse was…
Continue Reading
Valentine Tees in the Shop Now!
Tag
illness
Her Brothers Are Her Protectors
I remember the days I told my daughter about my pregnancies with each of my boys. Both times, she was…
Continue Reading
I’m Savoring This Long Goodbye to My Mom
My mom could have died when I was 25, but she didn’t. She was, however, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which…
Continue Reading
What to Expect in Baby’s First Year? Sick Days.
“Alexander has been in daycare for two days and he already has a runny nose, is that normal?” My coworker,…
Continue Reading
To the Mother of a Sick Child, You Are a Warrior
To the mom with a sick child, I see you. I see you . . . Missing work and contemplating…
Continue Reading
To the Mom Sitting Next to a Hospital Bed
December 8th marks seven years since we were admitted to the hospital with my son, Thao. These memories and feelings…
Continue Reading
The Beauty of the Story Your Life Is Telling
My oldest offspring is 17, on the cusp of adulthood. He has strong passions and giftings, an uncanny ability to…
Continue Reading
Stronger Together: Collectively Braving the Fears of Auto-Immune Disease
The fears of parenting set in the moment you hear your child’s first cry. The typical worries cross our minds.…
Continue Reading
How I Found Peace Living in the Questions of My Son’s Mystery Illness
Sometimes, life leaves your brain full and your mouth empty. A season of life two years ago encompassed one…
Continue Reading
Blessings in My Dad’s Last Days
What is it like to live with someone in their last days? It is a combination of pain, joy, laughter,…
Continue Reading