by Elaine Olsen | Jan 12, 2019 | Jadon's fight
Jadon looked at me from across the court. He was sitting with his teammates on the bench. It was “senior night,” and with about three minutes to go in the game, our boys had a significant lead. I was sitting in the bleachers. I knew what he wanted. I’d been expecting...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 4, 2018 | Jadon's fight, kingdom, miracles
I saw her staring at us while in the check-out line at Wal-Mart. I didn’t know her, but it was apparent that she knew us. Moments later, her declaration confirmed my suspicions. “Glad you’re home. Welcome home!” Jadon and I looked toward the sound of her voice as I...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 29, 2018 | faith, Jadon's fight, suffering
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) Last Friday, September 21st, our son found his words again. It all started with sign that read, “Say hi.” He did … said “Hi.” We were overjoyed to hear his voice, albeit...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 20, 2018 | faith, Jadon's fight, pain, parenting, Raising Faith, suffering
“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.” -1 Timothy 6:11 He lies here, stretched out and so very vulnerable, like when he arrived in this world. His...
