A couple of years ago I was going through a very rough time, and I just did not want to decorate our Christmas tree. Then, I thought about a Bridges guest who shared how changing her focus in hard seasons brought her peace. That thought prompted an idea that brought joy to my heart. I…
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…
Written by Monica Schmelter I didn’t see it coming! 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…
