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*What happens when a child faces a lifelong disease? When Kristy Ashby's nine-year-old son Austin was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, their family's world turned upside down. What began with persistent hip pain and unexplained fevers led to a diagnosis that would forever change their lives, launching them into a world of hospital stays, expensive treatments, and difficult side effects.

Austin's journey through Crohn's disease reveals extraordinary resilience and faith. At just nine years old, when well-meaning friends suggested stronger prayer might cure his condition, Austin demonstrated wisdom beyond his years: "I already know it's not going to go away, but Heavenly Father is going to make it not so hard." This profound insight from a child's perspective reminds us that sometimes faith isn't about miraculous cures but finding strength to endure challenges with grace.

Connect with Kristy on Instagram @trail.tinker.bell to learn more about supporting families dealing with Crohn's disease.

*This episode is a repost from October 2020. Austin is now 21.

Have your own story of overcoming challenges through faith? Contact Wendy at wendybertagnolli@gmail.com to share your journey of finding hope through life's difficult trials. Subject line PTH Podcast.