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When a Child’s Life Takes a Hard Turn

 By Stephen C. Schultz Before beginning, please allow me to share the personal place this reflection and article comes from. I did not set out to write about this topic in an abstract manner. Over the past year, epilepsy and a subsequent brain surgery have reshaped the daily reality of our youngest daughter, who is now 24 years old. In a quieter, but no less profound way, the lives of my wife and I have changed as parents. We have had to confront grief, recalibrate hope, and relearn what faithfulness looks like when effort does not always lead to progress. What follows is offered with gratitude and humility. Gratitude for the many families, clinicians, and fellow parents who have helped us find language when words were scarce, and humility in knowing that we are still learning. If this article helps another parent feel a little less alone, then sharing it feels worthwhile. Helping Meaning Take Root When Physical or Mental Health Challenges Change the Story There is a moment many p...