Carole Griffitts - Sunbreaks in Unending Storms: Understanding Invisible Disabilities, How to Thrive There, and How to Help
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Sunbreaks - hope. Unending storms - hard times. They can coexist.
You live in storms of invisible disabilities. Or you know someone who does. Is there hope? Can there be purpose in life? FJ and Carole answer a resounding YES!
As you explore their 40-year journey with Caroles invisible, unpredictable neurological disorders and watch FJ provide support and care, you will see their answers.
Delve into other families experiences as they thrive despite a variety of invisible disabilities.
Invisible disabilities disrupt employment and social life. These peoples lives seem mysterious and often unbelievable. They want and need understanding from family, friends, and themselves.
Are you ...
Reassurance for the invisibly disabled. Information for those outside the storms. Tips and helps for all. Find thisand morein Sunbreaks in Unending Storms.
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Carole and FJ speak from their own personal story, compelling readers to walk with them through the unexpected storms brought on by invisible disabilities. Their story is both encouraging and heartbreaking. This couples honest and vivid storytelling will challenge you to be more empathetic and compassionate toward friends and strangers.
Dr. Nancy L. Potter
Ph.D., CCC-SLP, professor and specialist in neurologic disorders in the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and fellow survivor of an invisible disability
Sunbreaks in Unending Storms is a book written from the heart and from the heart of experience. Join FJ and Carole on their compelling journey of ups and downs, battles and triumphs, tears and joy. Find hope, help, and healing through their experiences, wisdom, suggestions, and a faith in God that has withstood the test of time and the force of the gales of invisible disability.
Francee Strain
Author, No Ordinary Invitation, member of invisibly disabled community
FJ and Carole have welcomed us into their home and lives, as they honestly share the realities of life with chronic illness. Their story is real, their experiences as carer and patient need no embellishments. Chronic illness affects every area of their lives, yet their story is full of hope and practical tips to live the best life possible. This book is a must read for anyone living with chronic illness, caring for someone who does, or for concerned observers who know others in this situation.
Sam Moss
Internationally known chronic illness advocate; creator and owner of the website and podcast My Medical Musings; writer for the website The Mighty; founder of the Facebook group Medical Musings with Friends
Copyright 2021 by Carole Griffitts and FJ Griffitts. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
This publication is meant as a source of encouragement for the reader, but it is not meant as a substitute for professional counseling, nor does it constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of a trained counselor, physician, or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture is from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.
Scripture marked CEV is from the Contemporary English Version Copyright 1995 American Bible Society. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations marked HCSB are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible, Holman CSB, and HCSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version NIV Copyright 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked MSG are taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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We lovingly dedicate this book to our parents
Martin and Pauline Griffitts
and
Charles and Ruth Reader
who by their lives implanted in us the eternal good news.
I.
II.
III.
There was a little Texas gal
Who came to California and found a special pal.
With lovely hair of gold and eyes of blue
My heart to her she drew.
Two hearts so in love
This kind is from God above.
Now as much of life has passed
Through storms of health that last and last
But Gods comforts here even in the stormy blasts.
But the time has come
My dear love, let us look at what God has done.
Two blessed joys, our sons
Their delightful wives into the family have come.
Seven precious grandbabies from heaven sent
We pray daily their hearts to Gods will be bent.
At last my lifes companion, eleven there are
To love, pray for, and adore
As forward, we tread the way to heavens shore.
Thank You, Lord, for this wife I love
She has meant more to us
than family or friend can ever know
she has suffered more pain than her body did show.
Thank You, Abba,
the lovingest wife You gave
You sent from heaven to earth below
From me to you, Carole
Your loving husband, FJ.
Twelve short years.
Twelve years to walk side-by-side with you, FJ.
Twelve years to select activities using any criteria.
Twelve years to engage in energetic activities.
Twelve years for ordinary social interaction.
Twelve short years of normal family life.
And then the storms...
FJ, we had a great marriage for those first twelve years. Over forty years of storms have transformed it into an awesome union. Your love has been tried severely and found to be pure.
Our life has not turned out as we envisioned it. Too many years
of pushing my wheelchair when we should have been walking side-by-side,
of leaving me at home while you attended meetings, shopped, or went to our sons functions alone,
of undertaking my responsibilities,
of doing so many little things for me,
of standing helplessly by while I endured unfixable pain.
Yet you stayed close to God, remained faithful, and retained your sense of humor. You supported and enabled me to keep on keeping on.
Our life has not always been pain, though. We have two exceptional sons and two awesome daughters-in-law. And now, seven incredible grandchildren. Wonderful extended families and warm friendships. Shared memories of beautiful vacations.
Thank you, FJ, for our life.
Thank You, God, for FJ.
For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
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