Suffering
When Suffering Feels Unexpected, Burdensome, or Like a Punishment
DO NOT BE SURPRISED (Part of the Caregiver Devotional Series) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you…
Caregiving During the Holidays: It’s Hard, but You’ll Be Okay
Minutes after our daughter was diagnosed with cancer, we had to walk through the hospital to the children’s ER. My husband carried our four year old and a nurse took my hand. I remember her telling me that I was…
Thoughts on the 5 Year Cancer Anniversary of our Daughter
Tomorrow marks five years since we first heard the word “cancer”. I’ve described it many times before as being just like the movies portray it. Sounds dimmed, peripheral vision blurred, and I felt like I was in a tunnel. I…
Parenting After a Trauma: Three Helpful Tools
The end of the story promises that we will be sheltered by the presence of God. No longer will we need to try and be the shelter for our children, grandchildren, loved ones or friends. God himself will protect us.…
