The 2020 holiday season is here and I’m wondering, “Should we get together with family? What about friends? Will I get to be with my grandchildren?” We had plans for out-of-town guests to come for Thanksgiving, but that changed at the last minute because of a family member being exposed to COVID-19. Even though I know it… Read More Sandy’s Story: Battling Bitterness While Missing Family
We had just become new parents and I was glad to find out that car rides helped lull my daughter to sleep. I started looking forward to my quiet time after lunch where would drive around until she fell asleep. On one of these regular routines, I found a new beauty in a new neighborhood… Read More Helen’s Story: My Experience with Racism
I bit my tongue and responded very little as I listened to my family member’s perspective, realizing we had very different views on some of the things happening in our current culture. But the next day I kept replaying in my mind the previous night’s phone conversation. “How could he take that position on these… Read More Sandy’s Story: Facing Differing Political Views with Family
I’m in my early 50’s, and my husband is almost 60. My son recently came home from college and we have two other young adult kids living on their own. During these wild and surreal days, many thoughts have shot through my head: “What happens if my husband gets COVID-19? My kids? Oh…our parents?! Is… Read More Laura’s Story: Fighting Pandemic Fear with Faith
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” (Psalm 16:8) One night, I found out that I have a serious, life-threatening heart condition. If not for God’s protection, I would not have woken up the next morning. It was a terrifying time for… Read More Georgette’s Story: My Health, His Protection