The Medical Side
Why hospital stays are good practice at radical abandonment
There are sacred places in the world where communities come together for the express purpose of caring for — and lifting up — those who cannot care for themselves. Hospitals, especially children’s hospitals, are definitely among them. Staying in a hospital is a valuable exercise in radical abandonment to the will of God.
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Radical abandonment in theory and practice
The latest medical mystery in our house is unprecedented… and it’s a proving ground for the practice of radical abandonment.
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Litany of the Undiagnosed: A Prayer of Surrender in Uncertainty
Facing a chronic illness with no diagnosis can be a challenging spiritual trial. Use this prayer to ask for Jesus’ accompaniment, as you abandon yourself to his (twisty, winding, difficult) plans for you.
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Why EMDR therapy is great for special needs parents
EMDR is a great tool for healing from the traumas and PTSD that naturally occur raising medically complicated kids. Here’s how it worked for me.
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The care and feeding of a keto kid (now with 100% more gifs!)
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to feed a developmentally delayed 3 year old on a ketogenic diet — and who hasn’t?! — this is the post for you! Here’s what it takes to prep a single day’s worth of food, liquid, and medication.
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Oscar’s Undiagnosed Story
The saga of our as-yet fruitless search for answers, in honor of Undiagnosed Diseases Day.
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Fraternal Correction: Five Easy Tips for Medical Advocacy with Grace
How can we cultivate the virtues of charity and humility, both during and after a moment where a child’s life might be at stake?
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Chasing the name
Diagnosing special needs children requires making peace with The Cloud of Unknowing.
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That time we went to Lourdes and our son was healed
In which we address the elephant in the room and the million dollar question: What happened AFTER the baths?
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In God’s hands, or how to live in a state of chronic hypervigilance
Research has shown that people who multitask suffer huge performance hits. My whole life is one long multitask. I live in a near-constant state of hypervigilance.
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Meet Christy
I’m a Catholic wife, mother of six, and writer who wrestles with the problem of pain. What does faith look like in times of adversity and struggle? I’m so glad to have you here, joining the conversation. Learn more about me 🠖
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