.John Orfino or as his grandson Espen knows him, Geed, is a remarkable man. We got caught up in room 9Y20 at the General Hospital in Edmonton this week where water and ice was his beverage of choice. John has ALS. (more…)
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? How could you forget the viral video campaign that blew the roof off of ALS fundraising - over $100 million was raised for research. (more…)
It wasn't supposed to end this way. Doug and Mimi Marchewka endured more than enough breathless moments after their only son, Hudson was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Its what CF families are told to expect. (more…)
They will know we are Christians by our T-shirts. Or, if you're a child of the 80's, by our bumper stickers. Or in the last 15 months, by demonstrations for freedom from COVID restrictions. T's, stickers and protests are a far cry from what Jesus had to say to his followers. (more…)
My wife loves reading other's people's mail. Jocelyn's been pouring over a letter written 2000 years ago to a group of Greek followers of Jesus. There are 104 verses in the letter. She memorized every word. Listening to her recite is an endearing way to bring the New Testament book of Philippians to life. She had me at "grace and peace to you.” (more…)
Resilience is the ability to withstand, adapt and grow in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy and stress. It’s the ability to transcend despite all the odds. Resilience is the single quality we all need now to go where no one has gone before. (more…)