Tess hates the term midlife crisis, and yet, she's sure that's what this is. Somewhere along her lifeline, everything changed. Instead of being a wife to her now ex-husband or a mother to her children, it's more like she'd turned into extensions of them instead of being herself--as if the real Tess lies dormant. Nothing wakes a person up quicker than the words "You have cancer." Questions dominate Tess's mind when she learns of her cancer: "Am I going to die?" "How much is this going to hurt?" "Do I have enough time left to correct my many mistakes--enough time to make a lasting impact on my young daughters?" Perhaps the most difficult question to face for Tess is "Will I be remembered, or will it be as if I were never here?"
We all assume that we'll have plenty of time to fix the broken parts of our lives. Sometimes we are forewarned that our tomorrows are numbered, and sometimes we are not. Regardless of the amount of time, the real question is "What will you do with the time you have left?
We all assume that we'll have plenty of time to fix the broken parts of our lives. Sometimes we are forewarned that our tomorrows are numbered, and sometimes we are not. Regardless of the amount of time, the real question is "What will you do with the time you have left?
To everyone else, Julia Wyatt has everything. She has a job she loves, a great family and an amazing boyfriend who is loved by everyone. Craig Johnson is gorgeous, smart, and well-spoken.
Craig’s also an abuser. After nearly four years and multiple trips to the Emergency Room, Julia finally musters up enough courage to leave.
Julia loses everything when she leaves Craig. She loses her best friend, her job, her home, and her parent’s respect after they learn of the abuse she'd endured at Craig’s hands.
Why would you stay with someone who abuses you?
Julia doubts she will ever have the answer to that question, despite how many times it’s asked. Julia flees to her sister’s house in Renaissance, hoping for the new beginning she needs. Just when she thinks she can move past the abuse and put Craig behind her forever, she discovers that she is carrying Craig’s child.
Craig’s also an abuser. After nearly four years and multiple trips to the Emergency Room, Julia finally musters up enough courage to leave.
Julia loses everything when she leaves Craig. She loses her best friend, her job, her home, and her parent’s respect after they learn of the abuse she'd endured at Craig’s hands.
Why would you stay with someone who abuses you?
Julia doubts she will ever have the answer to that question, despite how many times it’s asked. Julia flees to her sister’s house in Renaissance, hoping for the new beginning she needs. Just when she thinks she can move past the abuse and put Craig behind her forever, she discovers that she is carrying Craig’s child.
Have you ever been discouraged or disappointed by God?
Have you ever felt abandoned, ignored, or punished?
Have you ever wanted to scream, "Why?"
This is a story of utter disappointment, eventual acceptance, and tremendous gratitude. Lisa and her husband, Bob share their story of suffering through infertility, the emotional adoption process, and the miracle of their five children.
Have you ever felt abandoned, ignored, or punished?
Have you ever wanted to scream, "Why?"
This is a story of utter disappointment, eventual acceptance, and tremendous gratitude. Lisa and her husband, Bob share their story of suffering through infertility, the emotional adoption process, and the miracle of their five children.
