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Suffering As a Chronically Ill Christian is Hard

Faith, Living
March 14, 2021
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By Jennifer Vail

Suffering As a Chronically Ill Christian is Hard

I have been in full-time ministry alongside my husband for every day of our 16-year marriage. Before we were married,…

Child, Motherhood
January 7, 2021
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By Amy Fields

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…

Kids, Motherhood
January 2, 2021
553 Views
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By Cara Arnold

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…

I’m Savoring This Long Goodbye to My Mom

Grief
October 27, 2019
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By Lauren Dykovitz

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…

What to Expect in Baby’s First Year? Sick Days.

Child, Kids, Motherhood
July 29, 2019
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By Laura Pruitt

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,…

To the Mother of a Sick Child, You Are a Warrior

Child, Kids, Motherhood
December 10, 2018
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By Edith Runion

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…

To the Mom Sitting Next to a Hospital Bed

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
December 8, 2018
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By Tiffany Nardoni

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…

The Beauty of the Story Your Life Is Telling

Journal
December 5, 2017
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4 Minute Read

By Stacey Philpot

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…

Stronger Together: Collectively Braving the Fears of Auto-Immune Disease

Grief, Health, Kids, Relationships
October 27, 2017
269 Views
5 Minute Read

By Monica Gri

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.…

How I Found Peace Living in the Questions of My Son’s Mystery Illness

Grief
October 26, 2017
215 Views
5 Minute Read

By Stephanie Thompson

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…

Death of a Parent, Faith, Grief, Journal, Relationships
July 9, 2017
642 Views
5 Minute Read

By Tammy Rempel

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,…

Kids
May 9, 2017
414 Views
5 Minute Read

By Megan Whitty

The Unseen Threat on the Playground

It was one of the longest nights that we had encountered since becoming parents. Our newly one-year-old girl was vomiting…

illness

Suffering As a Chronically Ill Christian is Hard

She Fought For Her Life

Her Brothers Are Her Protectors

I’m Savoring This Long Goodbye to My Mom

What to Expect in Baby’s First Year? Sick Days.

To the Mother of a Sick Child, You Are a Warrior

To the Mom Sitting Next to a Hospital Bed

The Beauty of the Story Your Life Is Telling

Stronger Together: Collectively Braving the Fears of Auto-Immune Disease

How I Found Peace Living in the Questions of My Son’s Mystery Illness

Blessings in My Dad’s Last Days

The Unseen Threat on the Playground

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