If you haven’t read part 1 of Angie’s story, please read it here first. Six years after her first marriage ended, Angie met and married Mark. Health Struggles Resurfaced Angie’s health struggles resurfaced when she became pregnant with their daughter. A fibroid tumor that was eating the baby’s blood supply attached itself to the placenta. It could…
One of the best perks of being a teacher is nine wonderful weeks of summer to indulge in doing whatever I please. My pleasure this summer has been long nature walks. I definitely embark on these journeys to stay in good health. But, the trees and the breeze and the crunch underfoot nourish and rejuvenate me like nothing…
I’m briefly stepping outside my box of sharing the stories of courageous WOMEN who’ve overcome life’s tough challenges, because my father-in-law Wayne’s* story demonstrates the courage and strength to overcome not one, but two life-altering health conditions. Both occurring less than TEN months apart. Yes, I said TEN months. So, I can’t not tell his story! * His…
A four year stint. Not long enough of a break from the neurological misfirings my body is so prone to. But my body didn’t ask my opinion. In April of this year, another transient ischemic attack (TIA) or “mini stroke” disrupted my life. The Warning Signs With my previous experience, I knew that morning when I didn’t…
Like most survivors, Lillie* wants to share her story of overcoming childhood cancer to encourage and motivate others who face life’s tough challenges. I’ve learned young overcomers have much wisdom – we would do good to listen and learn. * Her real name, used with permission. “It all started the summer I was seven. I…
Sometimes healing doesn’t happen. Here on earth, anyways. Sometimes overcoming life’s tough challenges happens when you reach heaven. A year ago today (April 15, 2013), Carol* finally experienced her healing and became the ultimate overcomer. *Her real name, used with permission from her husband and children. Fear Not Tomorrow It started as a simple case of…
“Your body is further advanced than medicine” and “tests to define your problem haven’t been invented yet” were the troubling words Mandy* and her parents heard for 22 years. Finally in May of 2003, renowned scientists from all over the world met with Mandy and her family at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
If you haven’t read part 1 of Jule’s story, please read it before reading the conclusion to her story. Spot of Breast Cancer Two years after having a double mastectomy, Jule’s doctors found a suspicious spot on her back. The breast cancer had returned. She underwent surgery to remove the cancer and endured more chemotherapy….
As Jule* approaches her 50th birthday this year, she realizes she has faced one type of health struggle or another for many years of her life. Her beautiful smile and positive outlook on life would cause you to think she’s lived an easy life.Unless you asked her, like I did for this interview, you’d never…
Catching the attention of musician TobyMac, getting signed on his record label, recording her debut album, and winning a Dove Award (2012) are all amazing accomplishments for 22 year old Jamie Grace. But knowing she has accomplished those things while living with Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…