Meet Sherrie and Her Family

When I travel, I love connecting one-on-one with other disabled people and their families – and Ken and I had a chance to do just that while traveling in Tennessee; we met David, his wife Sherrie, and their daughter Rebekah. More than ten years ago Sherrie was diagnosed with a serious neuro-muscular disease, and now, she’s completely paralyzed and can barely whisper. But it’s obvious that Sherrie’s joy in the Lord is her strength (and many thanks to 15-year-old Rebekah who helps her mother with her daily care)! This family reminds me of a famous quote by Oswald Chambers: “It is a great thing to see physical courage, and greater still to see moral courage, but the greatest to see of all is spiritual courage; oh, to see a person who will stand true to the integrity of Jesus Christ no matter what he or she goes through!” Yes, that’s Sherrie and her family. Pray they will be able to join us this summer at a Joni and Friends’ Family Retreat!