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Research links for Lyme Disease and other illnesses, plus parenting,
homeschooling, Bible study helps, and writing.
Get encouragement for Moms
Preview my book (in progress) Invisible Illness, Visible God
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Check out the Happy Hands Training Poster
NEW Hope is my Anchor Blog!
Chronic Illness, Faith, Family, Fun
Hope Is My Anchor was inspired by my husband Dave's disability. In June of
2000 he had to leave his position as children's pastor because of memory loss,
dizziness, fatigue, joint pain, and chemical sensitivities, among other symptoms.
We eventually learned that Dave has late-stage Lyme disease, treatment takes
years, and his prognosis was uncertain. What can I depend on now? I
wondered. Where do we turn when circumstances seem to deny God's love,
acceptance, and delight in us? What do we do when this world doesn't seem to
offer any hope?
In the Bible, the book of Hebrews speaks of a "better hope," one "by which we
draw near to God." "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and
secure." (Heb. 7:19 & 6:19)
I know what it is to struggle, to fear, to be filled with anger--and I know what it
means to submit these to God and continue to walk with Him. Our hope is that
you too can be encouraged to walk with God through whatever life circumstance
you are facing. Grab a cup of coffee (or some chocolate!) and join us.
God bless, Dave and Merry Marinello
You can read more about us on the Hope Stories page under A Caregiver's
Hope, Dave's Perspective, and A Child's View. You can also read my article
Testing Our Vows in the September 2004 issue of Marriage Partnership.
Chronic Illness, Faith, Family, Fun
Hope Is My Anchor was inspired by my husband Dave's disability. In June of
2000 he had to leave his position as children's pastor because of memory loss,
dizziness, fatigue, joint pain, and chemical sensitivities, among other symptoms.
We eventually learned that Dave has late-stage Lyme disease, treatment takes
years, and his prognosis was uncertain. What can I depend on now? I
wondered. Where do we turn when circumstances seem to deny God's love,
acceptance, and delight in us? What do we do when this world doesn't seem to
offer any hope?
In the Bible, the book of Hebrews speaks of a "better hope," one "by which we
draw near to God." "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and
secure." (Heb. 7:19 & 6:19)
I know what it is to struggle, to fear, to be filled with anger--and I know what it
means to submit these to God and continue to walk with Him. Our hope is that
you too can be encouraged to walk with God through whatever life circumstance
you are facing. Grab a cup of coffee (or some chocolate!) and join us.
God bless, Dave and Merry Marinello
You can read more about us on the Hope Stories page under A Caregiver's
Hope, Dave's Perspective, and A Child's View. You can also read my article
Testing Our Vows in the September 2004 issue of Marriage Partnership.
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Welcome! Thanks for visiting our little "harbor" amid life's storms. We hope you
will find rest and encouragement in your struggles, big or small. Here you can:
will find rest and encouragement in your struggles, big or small. Here you can:
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© 2009 Dave and Merry Marinello, all rights reserved.
Hope is My Anchor
Strength for your soul amid life's storms
Strength for your soul amid life's storms
