Three ways to support a family living through a severe childhood illness
Have you ever received that call? You know the one—the dreaded “we heard back from the doctor” call. When you watch a friend or family member walk…
Helping your kids when the home is splintered
Half of all children in the United States will witness the ending of a parent’s marriage. Of this half, close to 50% will also see the breakup of a…
Helping our kids walk through painful anniversaries
It was August of 2018 that our four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with kidney cancer, had surgery, and began her treatment protocol. Even though…
The next right thing
“Just do the next right thing. Take a step, step again. It is all that I can do. The next right thing. I won't look too far ahead. It's too much for…
Hindering hurt, rendering hope
Today hurts. Last week hurt. Last year hurt. As I sit this morning, unable to pinpoint the source of my hurt, I feel distracted. See, hurt can be…
Two funerals and a wedding: 3 principles of grief in a stepfamily
It was a sunny Fourth of July weekend. Red roses and navy ribbons were the ideal backdrop for my fiancé, Robbie, and me to join in matrimony. With…
Survival Mode
If you’ve ever walked through an incredibly stressful season or some difficult circumstances, you may have experienced what myself and others call…
Mothering with chronic pain: His grace is sufficient for me
Since being diagnosed with Lyme disease about four years ago, my body has been in a daily wrestling match with chronic pain. Some days are easier…
Seven ways children react to grief
One of the hardest things after my husband died was not only dealing with my grief but also watching my children try to grapple with theirs. My…
