pilgrim Pathway

Issues


  • Do You Shy Away From the Hard Questions?

    When we’re facing a chronic or life-threatening illness there are lots of questions. We want to know how, why, and what’s next. We ask about treatment options, prognosis, side effects from medications, and possibly alternative therapies. The questions we ask are very concrete. These questions address what we think are the tangible aspects of disease…

  • Where Does Hope Live?

    I’ve been thinking a lot about hope lately. As I encounter people who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges, I wonder what gives them the energy and desire to get themselves out of bed every morning. How does someone facing personal obstacles summon the courage to face the world on the world’s terms? I…

  • Unlikely Best Friends

    We meet many people throughout our lives. People come and go and if we’re lucky some of them will stay for long periods of time, even forever. This type of relationship is not only heartwarming, but can have substantial health benefits because of the mind-body connection. Lacey Holsworth is a young girl facing a life-threatening…

  • There’s A Community Out There Waiting for You!

    There are so many times when facing a chronic or life-threatening illness that we feel alone. It’s not a surprise because it’s happening to us and while in a state of shock, it’s hard to believe that anyone else could possibly be experiencing turmoil and confusion. I’ve been fortunate over the past twenty-five years to…