Mona wrote a novel in 2018

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Hope from Stone is a powerful narrative, a character driven story with a lively plot.  It has robust detail, believable exaggeration, humor, and strong dialogue.

It takes the protagonist through a process of developing a relationship with God, from trusting her intuition more than popular opinion.

​Hope from Stone identifies with modern pop culture by exploring spirituality, dysfunction, stress, and personal choice.

It is a Christian story that starts from the protagonist's secretive, flimsy, naïve perspective about her faith that evolves into a rock solid foundation of hope.

Hope from Stone provides MSers with much needed optimism and inspiration regardless of the condition of their health. Its an informative read for caregivers as well.

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A novel about girl in her 20’s living with MS.


Vigorous, independent, stubborn and sometimes difficult to get along with, 28-year-old Rozalind has Multiple Sclerosis.

Through endless appointments, she desperately searches for a cure  while trying to make sense of her new condition.

Out of options, she moves home. As Roz becomes more despondent and isolated, her faithful dog, Deputy, is her main companion.

After her mother is unexpectedly faced with a serious illness of her own, Roz builds an inner life with her own growing awareness of God, and her world begins to change.

She moves from a cynical, fault-finding victim to a calm, secure, empowered woman of age.

This fictionalized memoir is an engaging story of courage and hope.



 

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A novel about girl in her 20’s living with MS.


Vigorous, independent, stubborn and sometimes difficult to get along with, 28-year-old Rozalind has Multiple Sclerosis.

Through endless appointments, she desperately searches for a cure  while trying to make sense of her new condition.

Out of options, she moves home. As Roz becomes more despondent and isolated, her faithful dog, Deputy, is her main companion.

After her mother is unexpectedly faced with a serious illness of her own, Roz builds an inner life with her own growing awareness of God, and her world begins to change.

She moves from a cynical, fault-finding victim to a calm, secure, empowered woman of age.

This fictionalized memoir is an engaging story of courage and hope.



 

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    Desiderata
    Mona
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Desiderata

    Desiderata has a special place in my heart. In the early 90’s it crossed my path during a particularly dark time. It made sense when...
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    Hill Country
    Mona
    • Sep 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Hill Country

    My Uncle Alex was one who would never reveal his age. Nor yours. He looked exceptional for his age, always 10 or 20 years younger but...
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    Closet Christian
    Mona
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Closet Christian

    I came to Christianity my early 30s but it wasn’t until I was diagnosed with MS at 46 that I really understood what that meant and came...
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    Under Law or Grace
    Mona
    • Aug 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Under Law or Grace

    For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does on uncircumcision but only a new creation. Galatians 6:15 I love that the Bible has...
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    Us and Them
    Mona
    • Aug 8, 2020
    • 3 min

    Us and Them

    It’s in our D & A. Rivalry. In the early days of Covid my girlfriend said its not what it is doing to us, but what it is revealing to us....
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    Growing in Solidarity
    Mona
    • Jul 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    Growing in Solidarity

    Be calm. Be kind. Be Safe. Okay, here we are six months in assisted-living and I just had my annual MS review. Quality of life has...
    14 views0 comments
    What to believe?
    Mona
    • Jun 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    What to believe?

    Boy, there is so much going on. Not only on the news, in social media but also within our own Christian faith. There are prophets, seers...
    10 views0 comments
    Hope
    Mona
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 5 min

    Hope

    Hope is a choice. A decision. Fear, doubt and discouragement are evils clamoring at every door and window. It is our decision to invite...
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    Avoid. Dodge. Evade. Ignore.
    Mona
    • Jun 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    Avoid. Dodge. Evade. Ignore.

    There used to be a phrase ‘Being put on the spot,’ that I don’t hear much these days. People often do avoid uncomfortable questions but...
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    Creative Hope
    Mona
    • May 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    Creative Hope

    Covid 19 could change things for the better. Although it doesn’t look or feel that that way today. We’re still in the suffering part. My...
    8 views1 comment
    The High Road
    Mona
    • May 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    The High Road

    Taking the high road. So what does that exactly mean? I once came across a challenge somewhere that if I read I Corinth 13 every day for...
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    Opening Up
    Mona
    • May 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Opening Up

    As our world begins to open up after Covid 19, my friend Roseline said, ‘we’re at a fork in the road…we are all learning so much about...
    3 views0 comments
    Right Size
    Mona
    • May 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Right Size

    MS is keeping me right size alright. I am so lucky to have an affordable place to live, money in the bank, and help outside my door if I...
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    Poetry
    Mona
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Poetry

    Since putting together that poetry workshop I have been into writing poems. Here's three attempts (gulp) now. Feel free to share yours....
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    The Art of Simplicity
    Mona
    • Apr 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Art of Simplicity

    Grounded As a teenager I was continuously being grounded. I was stuck at home for what felt like months in two week increments when I...
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    Happy Easter
    Mona
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 1 min

    Happy Easter

    This photo doesn’t do it justice, but the way the light reflected off my lamp was pretty spectacular. Hope you all had a beautiful day....
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    New Best Friends
    Mona
    • Apr 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    New Best Friends

    Structure and discipline. Not exactly popular words in today’s culture of liberty and freedom [wants and desires].  But I’m telling you...
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    Some Basic Instructions C
    Mona
    • Mar 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    Some Basic Instructions C

    These are the last two commandments, about God’s things. 1. You will have no one to gods before me. 2. You shall not have any graven...
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    Some Basic Instructions B
    Mona
    • Mar 25, 2020
    • 3 min

    Some Basic Instructions B

    The Next Batch My experiences with The Ten Commandments continue. Let’s look at the next four. You will have no one to gods before me....
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    Stormin’ Formin’ & Normin’
    Mona
    • Mar 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Stormin’ Formin’ & Normin’

    Something to think about During these troubled times, I was recently talking to a friend and she asked if I heard of ‘storming, forming,...
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