Posts by Andrew Thomas
Heart Transplant and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Super Silas’s Story of Hope

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Chris and Amanda Huffman and were so impacted by their love and care for each other and their rock solid faith. When their world was turned upside down by a life-threatening diagnosis for their son, they were truly able to see God in the storm. Their family is a beautiful example of the power of hope, and we are honored to share their story with you.

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EoE Treatment Update: Hope in the Midst of Tough Decisions

As a parent, one of the most challenging parts of walking your children through medical difficulty is the decisions that need to be made. We’ve been in the thick of it for a few months regarding a decision we had to face with Audra’s eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) treatment and have been asking ourselves these questions: How do you make a choice between multiple options that will have an unknown impact on your child? How do you make wise decisions without doubting or second-guessing yourself down the road? How do you deal with the sometimes crippling fear of not making the “right” decision?  

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Neurofibromatosis Type II: Ilya’s Story of Hope

We had the privilege of serving alongside Ilya during our week with the Cornerstone Preparatory IMPACT team. We were aware that he was walking through medical challenges, but through the course of the week, we watched him serve countless families. His refusal to be a victim of his own medical diagnosis (Neurofibromatosis Type II) was a contagious inspiration for us. By the end of the week, Ilya approached us and said that he was ready and interested in sharing his story on the blog. It has been an honor to get to know Ilya and his dad, Todd, and share their journey of hope with you.

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