The week of Thanksgiving is meant to be joyous. It’s a celebratory, anticipatory week that culminates in a big family gathering, filled with gratitude and nostalgia. On November 22, 2022, that’s exactly what I was anticipating. Then, I got…
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loss of a loved one
My story’s unique as I have already gone to be with the Lord. My parents are believers, bringing me up since day one in the church. As a young boy, I was diagnosed with autism and later in life,…
Growing up in the Bible Belt, in a small town in North Carolina, faith was always a part of our home. God wasn’t just someone we talked about on Sundays, He was the center of everything. But everything shifted…
There are some people who change your life just by being in it. For me, that person was Keith–my husband, my best friend, and the love of my life. Our journey together was deeply rooted in faith, love, laughter,…
Not long ago, I had the family I longed for when I married my husband. When I found out I was not able to have children, I felt my world was shattered. I was wrong. I adopted a child…
After his suicide, I was left to be a single mom. I was broken down and confused. Things only became worse after my daughter’s funeral, just 18 short months later. The pain of life became too much to bear…