Because of ALS, I’m Doing Things I Never Envisioned
When I met my husband, Todd, I was a renter, so I didn’t need to worry about home maintenance. I…
Articles by Kristin Neva
Granting Myself Permission to Sit With My Grief
It’s hard to find guides for the grief that accompanies a long, progressive terminal illness. Loss is often talked about…
As a Caregiver, Going Down the ‘What If’ Rabbit Hole Isn’t Helpful
My mind can easily spiral into anxiety if I let it. I got selected for jury duty. Along with my…
I’m Always Wondering About the Emotional Impact of ALS
“Be nicer,” my daughter whispered to me when I was on the phone telling a restaurant employee my pizza takeout…
Finding Beauty in the Dark of Winter
“I forgot how dark it is all the time,” my brother commented when he visited us in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula…
Entering Into the Full Human Experience
This Christmas season, we reflect on Jesus’ entering into this beautiful, yet broken world. God incarnate entered into human life…
Craving Laughter in the Midst of Sorrow
It’s time again to send our annual Christmas letter and picture card to our friends and family. Since my…
A Physical Presence in Our Lives
On Saturday morning, I lay cuddled next to my husband, Todd, in bed. I could feel his thigh muscles pulse…
Growing Up With a Parent’s Illness
I cried as I listened to an episode of the “Everything Happens” podcast. Writer Samantha Irby described growing…
How ALS Affects the Hierarchy of Needs
I’ve written before about how the world has been shrinking for my husband, Todd, and me. Some activities, such…