Over the years I have worked hard to support the health of my children. I have seen the side effect of a vaccine, so I continue to follow the news regarding vaccine safety. I pray for the health of children growing up now. Yesterday the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
Standing on High Places is a biography of Hannah Hurnard written by Isabel Anders. Hannah Hurnard wrote the allegory of a Christian’s life titled Hinds’ Feet on High Places. Anders follows Hannah’s life from her choice to follow Jesus and her decision to pursue mission work. She began evangelical outreach in…
When my children were little, I noticed that their health patterns were different from mine and my siblings when we grew up. More ear infections, more antibiotics, and food sensitivities. I struggled to understand. I kept journals of the meals I served, looking for the foods that caused gastrointestinal distress.…
Over the summer I have been reading the Psalms. I have noticed several themes. In a majority of Psalms, God’s steadfast love is mentioned. When great difficulties occur, the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help. The Psalms acknowledge that God is sovereign. This morning I was reading Psalm…
The birth rate in the United States and other countries is declining and has fallen below replacement. Healthy families are the foundation of a healthy country. It is also concerning that childbirth is becoming more dependent on technology. In 2018 I wrote a blog post about childbirth, past and present.…
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3 Recently my husband and I went on a trip to Florida with our daughter’s family. It was lovely to see spring unfolding as we drove south. The azalea bushes were full of blossoms. We…
Faith in God's goodness and accurate information help us overcome fear.
John Donvan and Caren Zucker wrote a detailed history of autism, In a Different Key: The Story of Autism. It is a long book, 552 pages, with extensive notes and a bibliography. The book begins with story of a young boy who from infancy did not connect socially. He could…
John F. Kennedy once said, "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future."
Over the years I have become increasingly concerned about the health of children. My son, a close friend’s daughter and my college room-mate’s grandson were all diagnosed with leukemia. Cancer has gradually increased in children. Chronic illness in children has increased dramatically since the 1980s. An article in the Journal of…