Eight Months Closer….
“Do you have a brother?” “Yes, I do,” I answered. How can a 4-year-old ask a question that is like a punch in the gut?
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The Poem I Wrote As I Struggled With Depression
Last year, I struggled with a deep and debilitating depression, through which I was burdened with the feeling (among other things) that the promises of
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My Tears on Christmas: For Those Who Are Grieving Today
Christmas is here, but the ache in my heart is full of sorrow. This morning, I did not wake with joyful anticipation, but with sickening
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The Words We Dread To Hear: Isaiah’s Adventure Part 7
A few of you have heard the latest news on my little brother. Last night and today, for hours and hours on end, the doctors
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A Letter to My Dying Brother: Isaiah’s Adventure Part 9
My little Isaiah. You are so very brave. I always knew you would become a true warrior for Jesus. That’s what your Hawaiian name means:
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A Ten-Year-Old’s Heart for Heaven: Isaiah’s Adventure Part 5
Over the last 12 hours, the doctors will be performing a battery of tests to detect Isaiah’s brain activity. The test outcomes will determine the
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Gathered Around a Hospital Bed: Isaiah’s Adventure Part 4
Our entire family had the blessing of visiting Isaiah at the hospital this afternoon, including all seven of his sisters, his grandparents, uncles, aunts, and
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Pain, Fear, and Comotos: Isaiah’s Adventure Part 3
At 5:00 this morning, we received news on my little brother. He is still in a coma and in critical condition. Still on life support.
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