Silent Tears
A Journey of Faith
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From looking back at all my journal entries the one thing that has remained constant is His care for me. The storm came when I began to dwell on the word ‘setback.’ So many times I have found myself asking the same question as the disciples, “Teacher, do you not care that I am perishing, alone, scared, discouraged, and filled with fear.” A host of times He has spoken through a friend, a doctor, and a superb doctor’s staff the very words He said to the storm, “Peace! Be still!” He alone calms the storms that brew within our souls, but He uses people to help diffuse the fear, loneliness, and discouragement by coming along side us with words of encouragement, a gentle touch, a text or phone call, a cup of coffee, a quick lunch, or the commitment to continue hiking alongside me. All these acts of kindness are reminders of how, if we are available, He can use the simplest things to speak peace and calmness over a storm tossed soul.
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Trials in life are like mountain trails: some are easy, some are moderate, and some are strenuous. Thankfully, God provides a trail map to guide us every step of the way.
Nancy Umberger is a Christian life coach whose life came to a standstill when a 2011 mammogram revealed breast cancer. As she chronically leads others through journal entries that detail the moments and days before and after she received the shocking news, Nancy illustrates how her faith in God helped keep her strong, especially when she felt most vulnerable. While bravely facing her health challenges, Nancy discloses how the Lord walked beside her on a strenuous trail thick with unforgiving terrain as she struggled to ask for help from her family and friends, grieved privately, and prayed to be healed. Throughout her story, Nancy demonstrates to others that although no strenuous trail through life is devoid of obstacles like silent tears, loneliness, fear, discouragement, and pain, it is also full of valuable lessons.
Silent Tears: A Journey of Faith shares a breast cancer survivor’s story of hope, faith, and love that serves as a gentle reminder of how Christ can bring joy to our darkest moments.
About the Author
Nancy Umberger is a writer, blogger, wife, and mom who holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian education and psychology and a master’s degree in counseling. She is currently a life coach at Guardrails Life Coaching LLC. Her writing is inspired by her love for the Lord and her passion for being in nature. Nancy resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she enjoys hiking and gardening.