Long-Distance Watching • Different but Possible (Part 1)
Long-distance watching changes the paradigm — we cannot physically help our loved one anymore. Yet we can still be a blessing.
Chronic Joy® Contributing Writer
After working for several years in public health, Emily is studying theology. She believes we are all called to love suffering people because it is what Jesus did. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging others to do just that and founded www.calledtowatch.com for the family and friends of those with chronic illness. As well as uncovering God's presence in the chaos of life, she enjoys reading, running, and writing. Check out her memoir Two Sisters & a Brain Tumour.
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