Disclaimer: Topics of a sensitive nature relating to physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse and trauma will be discussed in this series. Discretion is advised before proceeding. For a long time, I thought about how to start drafting my story. I even thought about writing a book. I guess it's best to start at the beginning,… Continue reading Finding Strength Through Forgiveness – by Faith Evans
My husband, Eddie, and I married in October of 2006, and planned to begin trying to start our family after about six months. We got pregnant right away and enjoyed a fairly uneventful pregnancy with our son, EJ, who was born in December 2007. I was able to have an unmedicated vaginal birth with him… Continue reading We Trusted God Through Every Difficult Moment โ by LynNae Hill
My brother Ron was 7 ยฝ years younger than me and was considered special from Day 1. He was named after my motherโs brother, who had been murdered a year earlier. He was very special to her, which made our relationshipโฆcomplicated. I felt like I didnโt exist when my brother was around. At times, I… Continue reading When He Died, My Anger Died With Him โ by Markisha Greene
My husband Mark was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a very aggressive form of cancer, when the oldest of our four kids was 15. We rushed out and bought William an old truck and gave him the responsibility of getting his siblings where they needed to be while we dove into this battle of cancer. We believed… Continue reading Learning How to Let God Be God – by Tina Akridge
As I thought about the autism story I wanted to share, I couldnโt help but to reminisce back to when Layla was born fourteen years ago. After experiencing pregnancy and labor complications, I was happy to finally take her home a week after her premature birth at thirty-five weeks. Like most parents, I had dreams… Continue reading An Autism Story by Sheera Bercedia: Transitions
KJ is our โsurpriseโ blessing. Four months into my pregnancy I woke up one morning and was bleeding profusely. I was concerned that I was having a miscarriage since I had done so prior to having my daughter Aubrฤ the previous year. My husband rushed me to the ER where the nurse used the fetal… Continue reading An Autism Story by Donna Blake: A Strong Foundation
It was the first day of school and I looked at the pictures I had taken of Myles. I suddenly had a revelation, โHeโs growing up!โ My skinny, squeaky-voiced little boy was gone. โMy baby is not a baby anymore!โ Most parents expect their child to grow up, possibly go to college, have a career,… Continue reading An Autism Story by Deitra Smith: An Uncertain Future
I wish I could go back in time to warn my twenty-five-year-old self to get ready for the ride of her life. My autism journey started with infertility and unsuccessful IVF. I mistakenly believed it was my fault that I could no longer have children and that I was being punished for my sins and… Continue reading An Autism Story by Jeanine Robbins: Finding Purpose in the Pain
When I first heard the oncologist say โMarkisha, you have cancerโ I went numb and escaped someplace else in my head. โWe can start your treatment today.โ Still not quite there, I responded, โNo, Monday is better for me. I have the day off.โ It was the week before the MLK holiday in 2013. His… Continue reading Rediscovering God During My Cancer Fight – by Markisha Greene
I moved with my family from North to South Jersey in 2006 to start Crossbridge Community Church. For the first year or so, we held Bible Study in our home, allowing us to fellowship with the members, meet new people in the community, and tell them about the love of Jesus. I loved being a… Continue reading Receiving God’s Help During My Cancer Fight – by Libby Barnish
Faith-Filled Moms 