By Joy Bullis This summer Spreading Sunshine had the unique opportunity to walk deeply with one of our Sunshine Families to help fulfill a God-sized dream. Marissa is 16 years old. Diagnosed with Freidreich’s Ataxia, Marissa and her family know their time together is...
By Dawn Graczyk, Sunshine Mom To those who have donated, prayed, followed, helped— It is time to express what this trip meant to me and my girls. Normally, what I want to write flows right through my fingertips onto the keyboard. One idea leads to another with great...
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that...
By Dawn Graczyk, Sunshine Mom Vacation is hard for me. It’s the quiet and the stillness. Honestly, my usual constant busyness keeps me from facing thoughts that are too heavy. I usually have six children and a house to care for. I remember my mom telling...
By Dawn Graczyk, Sunshine Mom We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:7 I am broken. I am...
By Dawn Graczyk, Sunshine Mom My day began with heart shattering news. My uncontrolled tears lasted well into the afternoon, at which point I finally gave in and took my anti-anxiety medication. I’ve decided that being able to function after repeated trauma is a...