In 2006, Jena Holliday was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 18. It rocked her world to be hit with such a hefty chronic illness at such a young age. In this episode, Jena shares what she has learned in the last twelve years from her initial diagnosis, to doing life on her own, to surrendering to God, to trusting and praising him despite the diagnosis. Today, Jena's journey and gifts are channeled into her blog Spoonful of Faith where she shares her life as a wife, mother, artist, and follower of God. I was inspired by Jena's testimony of God's faithfulness come what may.
Resources mentioned:
Follow Jena:
Blog: http://www.spoonfuloffaith.com/
Instagram:
Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope
IG: @tearsofgold16
FB: @tearsofgold16
Dana Bonilla was already juggling several big life situations (living overseas, married life, a new baby!) when her father's health began to decline. Dana and her husband, Andres, were living in Ecuador with their infant daughter, Naomi, as the family sorted out her father's health concerns. Ultimately being diagnosed with Lewy Body disease, Dana made several trips between the two countries to help manage all the things related to her father's health, care, and estate and ultimate passing. In this episode you'll hear her real reflections of losing a loved one and how God was present in her pain. And now getting to see the beauty of this pain being redeemed in her current role overseas.
Resources Mentioned:
GriefShare seminars and support groups
Follow Tears of Gold:
IG: @tearsofgold16
FB: @tearsofgold16