Book Review: My Conversations With God II: Our Journey Through ALS

By Farris Yawn

Although we do not usually speak about it, most people secretly live in fear of getting bad news from their doctor. The news can be even worse if its about someone we love such as a family member or friend.

People react to such news in two very different ways. Some become angry and turn away from God. Others, especially if they already have a rich spiritual life, find that their faith gives them the strength to face their illness, and the peace to accept the outcome of their diagnosis.

Lanier and Carolyn Ingram fall in the latter group. When Lanier was diagnosed with ALS, it was the couples close relationship with God that kept them going during the painful progression of his condition, and also helped Carolyn find peace and healing when Lanier eventually succumbed to the disease.

Carolyn has created a daily habit of spending time in prayer, study, and listening to what God has to say to her. She also keeps detailed journals of her spiritual journey, which she shared in her first book, My Conversations With God.

In her new book, My Conversations With God II: Our Journey Through ALS, Carolyn shares the story of Laniers diagnosis, his treatment, and his ultimate return to God. She also shares her grief at the loss of her husband of 60 years and her recovery from a serious stroke.

Carolyn felt led to share this story in the hope and belief that anyone going through his/her own trials will be able to find strength and comfort from the words that God gave her in her time of need.