Finding Faith Through my Father’s Stroke

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When the medical crisis hits close to home, where do you turn for spiritual strength?

After her father’s devastating stroke in 2023, Amanda Southard searched everywhere for a devotional that spoke to the unique struggles of stroke survivors and their families. She found nothing.

So she wrote one.

Born from a daughter’s love and a divine calling, this 10-week devotional offers encouragement specifically crafted for those walking the long road of stroke recovery. When Amanda couldn’t find words of hope that addressed the fear, isolation, and faith challenges her family faced, God gave her a clear message: “I am Me. I need you to deliver My message to him.”

Drawing on her experience as a neurosurgery medical assistant and her personal journey through her father’s recovery, Amanda combines clinical understanding with deeply personal faith. Each reading offers:

• Scripture-based encouragement for the specific challenges of stroke recovery for    both survivors and caregivers walking beside them
• Honest acknowledgment of fear, frustration, and the struggle to trust
• Gentle reminders of God’s presence in the hardest moments

Whether you’re a stroke survivor searching for renewed purpose, a family member carrying the weight of caregiving, or anyone facing the overwhelming task of healing and restoration, these pages offer the spiritual companion Amanda wished she’d had during her family’s darkest season.