She Didn’t Stop Praying

She Didn’t Stop Praying

ByMonica Schmelter

She Didn’t Stop Praying She was nervous about being a guest on Bridges, but agreed to share her story with the hope that it would encourage other Moms. Mary’s “mom” story is filled with prayers and adversity.  While she prayed for a happy, faith-filled family, her oldest son struggled with depression and anxiety. Despite their…

I Didn’t See It Coming

I Didn’t See It Coming

ByMelody Ouzts

Written by Monica Schmelter When I was a teenager, I was mad at the world.  The only thing more crushing than my list of disappointments was my concern over my brother’s health and Down Syndrome diagnosis. My brother was born in 1972 and at that time, parents of Downs Syndrome children were strongly encouraged to place them in institutions. Thankfully, my parents said…