by Laura Sandretti | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I thought she was going to be brown-skinned.” This is isn’t the first time I’ve had this sentiment directed toward me lately. When the young man we mentor introduced me to his friend, she looked a bit surprised and confused. Although we’ve been in Polo’s life for a...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 26, 2020 | Surviving High School by Faithe, Uncategorized
Psalm 121- A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 12, 2020 | Surviving High School by Faithe
DO NOT CONFORM to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 Whenever my mom dropped me off at elementary and...
by Laura Sandretti | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
After going to PT for five weeks for “frozen shoulder,” my doctor referred me to a new PT. Mike, my new therapist, told me my condition is tricky. He said any treatment will be difficult, painful, and “may or may not help.” Great. Along with the inability to brush my...
by Laura Sandretti | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ten years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that by God’s grace has not progressed, been symptomatic, nor could I get a second opinion confirming it. Recently, however my bloodwork is indicating a progression, that in whatever form, my body is fighting...
by Laura Sandretti | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Next week my discipleship group is over. No more meetings at 7:30 am. No more feeling “Naked and Afraid.” The group has been like no other Bible study, discipleship course or curriculum I’ve experienced and I’ve learned, grown and changed. How? I’ve learned to make...
