Author Archives: Dana

grace

Posted on October 11, 2001 by Dana

After learning of my illness, some friends told me, ‘Your faith is strong. You are ready for this trial.’ I may have had a similar thought at the outset, but in the midst of the storm, I found myself in … Continue reading →

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proper thinking

Posted on October 4, 2001 by Dana

As I walked between buildings at school the other day, I caught myself in a state of mind that ended up troubling me a bit. “What a beautiful day! Everything is finally back to normal.” It was almost as if … Continue reading →

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rescue

Posted on September 27, 2001 by Dana

‘If I can just get my strength back, I’ve got to find Jim.’ I said this to my family soon after I got out of the hospital. When you don’t think you have long to live, the important things come … Continue reading →

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weakness

Posted on September 21, 2001 by Dana

When you’ve been healthy all of your life, it is strange to be sick. When you’re used to feeling strong, it is frustrating to be weak. When you’ve always felt secure, it is uncomfortable to be vulnerable. When you’ve been … Continue reading →

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fear

Posted on September 13, 2001 by Dana

What if the experts say it may happen again? What if this week’s violence leads to further difficulty? We tend to fear the unknown, but we also struggle with what we know. Our family thanks God for the last report … Continue reading →

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