There was a season in my life when the idea of self-care felt impossible. Between navigating the relentless demands of raising a child with complex medical needs and facing the heartbreak of loss (the life I had envisioned), I barely had the energy to breathe, let alone take care of myself. Yet, it was in those moments—when I was running on empty—that I found strength in something beyond myself. Faith became my lifeline, grounding me when everything else felt out of control.

To be honest, I had no idea my daughter was having seizures. For about six months, she would suddenly go limp — her little body collapsing for just a few seconds before she regained herself. I thought she was tired. It often happened in the mornings, just after waking up, when I was helping her get ready for school. I’d gently lift her up, brush her hair from her face, and think, She must not have slept well. It wasn’t until her preschool teacher mentioned her concerns that

Holidays often hold special meaning for families, filled with traditions, laughter, and costumes pulled from closets or store racks. For us, Halloween was always a mix of the ordinary and the extraordinary—ordinary in the way my girls dressed up year after year, and extraordinary because Lara’s health challenges meant every celebration required courage, creativity, and resilience. Lara came home from the hospital on October 7th, 2000—the very same day her big sister, Céline,

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