The Ditmars' life was forever changed when their middle child, ten-year-old Chris, was diagnosed with leukemia. For four years, the family rode the roller coaster of remission and relapse, and juggling life with their two other children, marital strain, and financial loss. During that time, Maribeth began to rely more and more upon alcohol as she and Rob prayed daily for Chris to survive. Their faith was rocked when they were told to take Chris home to die.
On his deathbed, Chris calmly witnessed to his parents about the power and love of Christ. He even left a miraculous sign. Chris's example gave Maribeth the courage to turn to Christ and seek help for her addiction.
Then,14 years after Chris's death, their other son, Jarrod, was killed in an accident. Maribeth shares how she turned to Christ and how she and Rob continue to walk through their valley of grief while maintaining an eternal perspective.
Now Maribeth shares her Biblical strategies at faith-based and recovery events.