heart defects

The Shocking Truth about Self-Pity: What it is and isn’t by Kimberly Ehlers

December 18, 2010

Nothing breaks my heart quite like hearing a mom whose child is very ill accuse herself of self-pity.  Is it really selfish or sinful to be upset over the hardship your family faces – especially over your child’s suffering?  There is nothing more difficult than not being able to take your child’s pain away or [...]

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A Reader’s Question – What Squeezes My Family’s Heart

December 12, 2010

After my recent post, “My Thoughts on the Transformation of a Heart”, a reader asked me a great question.  She asked what memories squeeze my husband’s and my son’s hearts.  (She’s referring to how I described the feeling I get when I think about some of Seth’s experiences.  To read the post, go to http://kimberlyehlers.com/?p=1530.) [...]

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My Thoughts on the Transformation of a Heart by Kimberly Ehlers

December 10, 2010

Recently, my good friend, Beth Jones, asked me to share a little of our story for an incredible book she’s writing.  She’s focusing on women of faith rising up to the battles of life.  It’s going to be a powerful book, and I’m honored to be a part of it. Honestly, though, I’ve been surprised [...]

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The Blessings Defects Bring by Kimberly Ehlers

November 9, 2010

Sometimes I’m defensive.  It’s one of the rotten fruits of my flesh that I battle often.  A letter in a magazine would have encouraged gratitude in most, but in me, it stirred up that yucky stink.  This particular magazine had asked it’s readers to share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving season.  In response, a [...]

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Why I’m a Label Fighter and Why You Should Be Too (Part 3) by Kimberly Ehlers

June 24, 2010

Today, we’re going to time to look at the dangers our children face when they embrace their labels or disease.  We’ll also find that we face the same dangers.  I know that I’m taking the chance of really stepping on some toes, but please remember that I know these dangers because I’ve experienced them.  This [...]

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Why I’m a Label Fighter and Why You Should Be Too (Part 2) by Kimberly Ehlers

June 23, 2010

Welcome back to our second day of talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of labels! Most adults do not allow kids to call each other names.  We would see it as bad behavior and correct it, right?  If we believe names like “Fatso”, “Shrimp”, and “Four-Eyes” (sorry, I know those are actually [...]

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Why I’m a Label Fighter and Why You Should Be Too (Part 1) by Kimberly Ehlers

June 22, 2010

I know I’m taking the chance of hitting some nerves with this topic, but I hope you’ll give me the opportunity to share how I feel.  See, I’m a label fighter.  I love being a Christian homeschooling mom, but people will take those titles and try to determine who I am.  They think I should [...]

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