The Fire Within: Fighting Through Adversity: Revised Edition
By Pamela Bush
“I’m thinking of trying to be a volunteer firefighter.” As Paul’s mother, I wanted to shout – “No Way!” Before I could, Tom asked, “Son, does the Fire Chief know you have Crohn’s disease?”
“Dad, Mom what do you think about me trying to be a volunteer firefighter?”I wanted to shout, “You’ve got to be kidding! You’re just recovering from years of battling Crohn’s disease!”Before I could voice my heart, my husband Tom calmly asked, “Son, does the Fire Chief know you have Crohn’s disease?”Experience the pain of watching Paul walk away from faith, and then hearing his diagnosis of Crohn’s disease at the young age of twenty-three. As the pursuing years unfold, he undergoes experimental attempts to save his life, and spiritual struggles persist for his whole family.But when Paul’s resilient “I can deal with anything” personality disappears, he loses everything of material value and begins entertaining the idea that his family would be better off without him. Through difficult times filled with doubt, Paul’s story tells of moments of rejoicing when miraculous events take place at the exact times he and his family need them most.Journey with his mom, Pamela, as she travels back to Paul’s growing years that evolved him into a popular, fun-loving, eager young man, and discover why Joshua 1:9 became the life verse that prompted and fueled The Fires Within Paul Bush and gave him the strength he needed to keep fighting through adversity.