Monthly Archives: August 2012

Accepting Challenges With Faith: Julie Stroud

“2007 and 2008 were the most challenging years of my life. I began 2007 by trying to figure out what was wrong with my husband Steve. He was deteriorating before my eyes. In March, we received his diagnosis—multiple myeloma, which … Continue reading

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One Lovely Blog Award

Many thanks to Sharla Shults, Catnip of Life, for the One Lovely Blog Award, which has been given to Women Making Strides. Catnip of Life is another lovely blog that captures the best moments in life in both words and … Continue reading

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Entering the Race

“My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.”   - Wilma Rudolph, first American woman runner to win three gold medals at a single Olympics In July, I hesitantly entered … Continue reading

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