Michelle Laque Johnson was married to Stuart Johnson for 35 years, before he died of cancer. Stu suffered through three bouts of cancer over eight years, had his leg amputated up to the hip, and became a quadriplegic. For all but the last few months, when she could not lift him, Michelle was his sole caregiver even as she worked a full-time job. In addition to her husband, Michelle has also experienced the sudden death of her father and her beloved sister's death from cancer, and assisted with the caregiving of her 93-year-old mother, who experienced both physical and mental challenges before her death. Find out more - and sign up for a free chapter from Walking the Way of the Cross for Caregivers - at www.CaregiversOfTheCross.com.
"""Michelle Johnson reminds us that even in the maelstrom of crisis, hope, joy and God's touch are still within reach.""- Raymond Arroyo, New York Times Bestselling Author of Mother Angelica, The Spider Who Saved Christmas, EWTN News Managing Editor, Fox News Contributor ""I wish I had read this...when I first became a caregiver. I would have approached things so differently had I known of all the graces and blessings that were all around me.""- Debbie Georgianni M.A., Author, Speaker, Certified Life/ Wellness Coach, and Co-host of EWTN's ""Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie"" ""[Michelle] offers solid guidance about everything from how to choose the right doctors and treatments to how to deal with your own - and your loved one's - out-of-control emotions. And all of it is done while faithfully, doggedly, following the Master on His long journey to Calvary.""- Live Catholic Co-Founder Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, ""Women of Grace"" (TV), Living His Life Abundantly (Radio), Award winning author of The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness and 10 other books) ""This is a beautiful and edifying story of deep faith and good humor, of both Stu and Michelle, in the midst of a great and long-lasting trial. It is full of funny, sad, even tear-causing stories, as well as a great deal of helpful spiritual and material advice. Worth reading.""-Colin Donovan, EWTN Vice President of Theology ""[Michelle] provides important spiritual insights and inspirations along with some extremely practical steps that can help us understand more deeply the meaning and the value of suffering. Since no one gets out of this life unscathed, and many of us may be or could be facing similar circumstances someday, this book is a real gift.""- Teresa Tomeo, Catholic Talk Show Host of ""Catholic Connection"" and EWTN's ""The Catholic View for Women"" and Award-winning Author and Speaker ""I have never seen another book quite like this. Caregivers from all walks of life can benefit..."" - Janet Morana, Executive Director, Priests for Life, Co- Founder, Silent No More Awareness Campaign, Author of Shockwaves and Recall Abortion"