Biography
Julie Fillinger, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, I lived a good life. I enjoyed college, started my nursing career, got married and had children. The unimaginable event that devastated my world occurred when my beloved son Nicholas died. By God’s grace, I survived. Now my mission is to minister and instill courage and hope into hurting people, helping them realize they are stronger than they ever thought possible.
It takes courage to be a participant rather than an observer of life. In this riveting account, Julie details her lowest valley through the shadows and the step-by-step process of embracing life while experiencing incredible pain and loss.
Chris Fabry, author and radio host
Julie Fillinger shares the grief waves that wash over her when she loses her teenage son to a tragic death. She guides the reader through her painful journey by sharing specific strategies and advice that gave her peace, strength, and hope on the other side of the tragedy. A true story that brings light from darkness through her trust in God.
Sandra Baker Baron, author of Bridging the Mississippi
Author Julie Fillinger says, “As long as there’s pain and suffering in the world, there’s a need for us to tell our stories, and this is mine.” In Courage to Live Julie shares the raw, honest story of her survival after the death of her oldest son. She describes her grief journey during which she discovered joy and sorrow can coexist and God’s grace is sufficient. She shares practical ways she managed her grief, and discusses what others did and did not do to help during her journey. God’s plan for living eternally is her “not so secret” secret for survival. Julie’s wisdom and faith inspire courage and endurance through suffering, so you emerge stronger than you imagined, with lasting, sustaining Hope.
Biography
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, I lived a good life. I enjoyed college, started my nursing career, got married and had children. The unimaginable event that devastated my world occurred when my beloved son Nicholas died. By God’s grace, I survived. Now my mission is to minister and instill courage and hope into hurting people, helping them realize they are stronger than they ever thought possible.
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