When David was in the Burn Unit, fighting for his life every minute of every day, it was next to impossible to see how God was going to be able to use that experience for good. It was a long 4 months of just putting one foot in front of the other, taking one step… Continue Reading
3 Lessons My Parents Taught Me
Why do you suppose we think our parents are idiots when we are teens but as we grow into adults we realize just how wise they truly are? Think of all the heartache and trouble we could’ve missed out on if we would have listen to their words of advice and caution. The older I… Continue Reading
8 Ways to Care for Caregivers
Growing up, my life was neat and tidy. So many things were clear-cut and simple. For so long, I was a student, a daughter, and a friend. I played those roles when the time called for it, and it seemed easy to me. Then I became a mom and suddenly was thrust into a world… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Jenny’s Story
I am overjoyed today to introduce you to my cousin’s wife Jenny. Jenny and her family have been through incredible hardship, and have emerged strong, loving, and resilient. She’s sharing her story in today’s post, and I am incredibly grateful for it: My husband Tom and I met almost 15 years ago. We had an instant chemistry and… Continue Reading
4 Dessert Recipes For Hosting A Group
You will notice that today’s post is of a different breed than my typical posts. Usually, our blog is dedicated to encouragement through life’s challenges, but today I want to offer you a different kind of encouragement—in my opinion, the best kind. Today I want to share with you some of our favorite recipes for… Continue Reading
20 Ways To Love Someone In The Hospital
It’s difficult to know what to do when someone you care about is hospitalized. It often feels like you’re spinning off your axis, and the most normal parts of daily life seem foreign. You feel so torn, because on the one hand you feel the need to be strong for your loved one who is… Continue Reading
Facing The Public After The Accident
When our family was ready to go in public again after David’s accident, we had to overcome some major obstacles. People around us weren’t accustomed to David’s new appearance, and coping with their reactions took quite a bit of practice. Over the years, the coping strategies that we’ve implemented when we’ve gone out in public… Continue Reading
“We’re Stepping Down”: When God Calls You Away
Have you ever gone on a mission trip, or heard of someone going on one, where the people who were served had next to nothing but seemed so content and full of joy? Have you ever decided to volunteer, expecting a feeling of gratification, but instead feeling incredibly humbled by the impact the people you… Continue Reading
What I’ve Learned Since My Husband’s Cancer Diagnosis
A year can go by so quickly! It’s simply hard to believe that it’s been one year since we were struggling to comprehend David’s cancer diagnosis. I remember we all gathered in the hospital waiting room while the burn surgeon removed the humongous tumor in David’s leg. We prayed that they’d be successful in getting all the… Continue Reading
3 Things To Do When You’re Tempted to Worry-By David Bowers
Don’t Worry Be Happy: Song by Bobby McFerrin Lyrics Here’s a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry, you make it double Don’t worry, be happy Don’t worry, be happy now Ooh-ooh-hoo-hoo-ooh hoo-hoo-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Don’t worry… Continue Reading
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