Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 1 With Elias & Joy Hajjar

As parents, we all have a plan for how our lives will unfold. But how do we hold onto faith when those plans shatter? In this episode, Elias and Joy Hajjar share their story of raising a child with a heart defect and navigating surgeries, hospital stays and eventually a transplant. They explain how their Church community held them up during the most difficult moments and discuss the steps they’ve taken to keep their marriage strong in times of chaos and calm. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2 of this conversation, and download this week's free Discussion Guide here.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Elias and Joy Hajjar about holding onto faith in the midst of a child’s illness.
• Tell us about your experience of giving birth to Rosie.
• How did your Church family surround you in such a challenging time?
• How did Rosie’s health impact your younger daughters?
• Did navigating these challenges together make your marriage stronger?
• How did the lessons of faith you grew up with carry you through?
• Did you ever find yourself feeling angry at God?
• Can you tell us about the transplant process?

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