Category: Raising a Child with an Autoimmune Disease
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A Matter of the Heart: A New Diagnosis
Despite settling into a weekly routine of medication, Kenzie’s health only worsened. Her new immune-suppressing medication left her vulnerable, making her sick every other week. Unfortunately, this also meant more flare-ups. For a time, while we waited for the medicine to take effect, Kenzie refused to straighten her left arm…
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When God Speaks, but Anger Speaks Louder
We don’t enjoy going through trials, but I think we can all agree—we seek God more when we’re in the middle of them. Trials aren’t fun. But somehow, in our suffering, the veil between heaven and earth feels thinner. Maybe it’s because we’re praying more, seeking more, desperate for more…
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Juvenile Arthritis: “Your Daughter is a Zebra”
As a mother, I’ve always rocked my babies to sleep. Those moments were some of my most cherished. When Kenzie was a baby, I rocked her every night—until she was three. I know that’s not what the parenting books recommend, but quite honestly, I don’t think there’s a book out…
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Juvenile Arthritis: The Journey to a Diagnosis
The post reflects on the emotional journey of parenting through a health crisis, specifically navigating the diagnosis of juvenile arthritis for Andrea’s daughter, Kenzie. The story highlights the difficulty of waiting for answers, the impact of those answers, and the importance of faith in finding peace amidst the struggles.
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The Day My Daughter Started Limping
In this blog post, Andrea shares the moment she first noticed her child limping, a seemingly small sign that would eventually lead to a life-changing diagnosis. This post captures the raw and vulnerable experience of a parent trying to make sense of an unexplainable symptom.
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How the H*ll Did She Get Spinal Meningitis? (Part 3)
In this heartfelt blog post, Andrea shares the difficult and emotional experience of having to inform loved ones that her child had been diagnosed with spinal meningitis.
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“Your child has spinal meningitis.”
In this deeply personal and emotional blog post, Andrea shares the raw and challenging experience of her newborn’s sudden diagnosis of spinal meningitis. What started as a typical, joyful moment in their lives quickly turned into a whirlwind of fear, confusion, and uncertainty. From the first signs that something wasn’t…
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The Assignment I Never Wanted
Andrea reflects on her painful experience with her child’s spinal meningitis while sharing her divine assignment to start a blog. She aims to connect with hurting hearts, offering hope and healing through her story and faith journey. The blog focuses on finding beauty in suffering and having faith for miracles.