Mammograms and Shaky Hands What weeks of fearful waiting on a breast biopsy taught me about hope and faith. Maybe you, too, know the sudden dropping of the stomach. One moment you’re making cookies with your daughter, then the next you’re queasy and clammy when … [Read more...] about Mammograms and Shaky Hands
Archives for December 2022
Patient in Affliction
Patient in Affliction How my cancer journey teaches me to live the truth of these words. By Daniel Nicewonger When adversity or pain comes our way, most of us do whatever it takes to avoid it. The idea of remaining "patient in affliction" would typically not be our … [Read more...] about Patient in Affliction
The Empty Chair: Missing Loved Ones
The Empty Chair: Missing Loved Ones How to find hope in the midst of grief during the holidays and other significant dates. If you are missing a loved one today, you are certainly not alone. As our yearly calendar rolls through each month, culminating with … [Read more...] about The Empty Chair: Missing Loved Ones
The Five Stages of Grief
The Five Stages of Grief Understand the five stages and how to find hope in each. By Dawson McAllister Grief. It is one of those emotions that we wish we could avoid, but we will all, undoubtedly, experience grief at some point in our life. Since the experience of … [Read more...] about The Five Stages of Grief
Understanding Grief and Loss
Understanding Grief and Loss How to deal with stages of grief and find healing Dawson McAllister (Radio host and founder of thehopeline.com) Everyone experiences grief and loss in a different way. Someone may feel numb, sad, afraid, guilty, fearful or a mix … [Read more...] about Understanding Grief and Loss