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When Hope Hurts

1/25/2019

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My daughter’s cancer was shrinking. For a brief moment, hope soared like a kite in a strong gust of wind. God was answering prayer. Then, strangely, without warning, I immediately burst into tears. Burying my face in my husband Greg’s shoulder I sobbed, “Why does my hope hurt? I’m afraid; dare I believe my girl will live?”

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Redeeming the Rough Road

1/1/2019

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“Call a nurse!” My daughter’s words interrupted our laughter. Up until that moment the four of us--Greg and I, plus April’s husband, Rick, had been picnicking in the oncology’s chemo room while April received her eighth dose of cancer-fighting drugs.

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    Carol
    Ahola-Smith

    ​Carol is a teacher, encourager, and writer. A mother of five, grandmother of fourteen, she has served as a pastor’s wife and missionary to Japan. After six years of widowhood she is happily married to Greg Smith, missionary to Latin America. Together they write, teach, mentor, and enjoy rich conversation over good coffee.

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