How to Draw Near to God After Tragedy
How I could draw near to God after my illness and amputations? Seven years ago, I contracted a flesh-eating bacteria that put me in a coma. My illness required several surgeries to remove the bacteria, …
Why Faith Matters In My Family
The word of God tells us in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. We are trusting in something that we cannot prove. We cannot…
How Amputee Phantom Pain Can Ruin Your Day
What caused my amputations? Life as a quadruple amputee woman has been a challenge, to say the least. The amputee phantom pain alone has been extremely painful. My hands and feet were amputated due to…
How My Greatest Blessings Became My Best Friends
One of the greatest blessings and privileges I’ve had in my life is to be a mom. Mike and I have devoted the last 26 years to nurturing, guiding, and raising Michael Jr., Megan, and…
The Sweet Blessing of a Furry Best Friend
When your daughter tells you “Hey Mom, let’s go check out the puppies at the humane society” I want you to know that your life is going to change. For some strange reason, I…