Falling Back on Ritual in Times of Loss
November 25, 2020, by Kristin Neva A week after Todd was diagnosed with ALS, we took our children to the beach. Almost-one-year Isaac pointed to seagulls flying over Lake Michigan.…
Category: Inspirational
10 Posts
Taking Care of Unfinished Business
August 29, 2020, by Kristin Neva “That’s the one project I wish I could have finished,” my husband, Todd, said while looking out a window at Comet’s doghouse. He had…
The Art of Choosing a Family-Friendly Movie
November 4, 2019, by Kristin Neva Friday movie night has become our favorite pastime, as it’s something we can still enjoy as a family despite my husband Todd’s paralysis. We…
Begging a Master to Send Help
August 26, 2019, by Todd Neva Anybody who has visited me knows Comet, and they know Comet wants to show his rug and be petted. Comet likes to hug Sara.…
Oddly Normal Déjà Vu
August 20, 2019, by Kristin Neva Life with ALS is absurd when I think about it. It’s so different than it was before the disease, and with each setback, life…
My Most Personal Novel
August 11, 2019, by Kristin Neva Across the Bridge is on sale for 99 cents on Kindle! I was thrilled to see it reach #2 in Contemporary Christian Romance books…
Prepare, Not Protect
July 9, 2019, by Kristin Neva My world changed forever 13 years ago when I became a mom. I lay in the hospital bed with my newborn daughter’s crib next…
A Weed Is a Plant Without a Purpose
June 11, 2019, by Todd Neva, foreword by Kristin Neva “A weed is a plant without a purpose.” On the nine year anniversary of Todd’s diagnosis, he talks about finding…
Resurrection
April 18, 2019, by Kristin Neva Todd had his breathing tests this week, and it wasn’t good news—it’s never great because his breathing weakens every 6 months, but usually just…
Carry Your Cross
April 8, 2019, by Kristin Neva As we journey through lent, one thing that strikes me is the human frailty woven throughout the events leading up to the crucifixion. The…