The Book
Walking the Way of the
Cross for Caregivers.
How To Cope Practically, Emotionally and Spiritually When a Loved One Has a Serious Illness
If you need practical, down-to-earth advice for helping your loved one carry their cross, it’s in this book.
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National Catholic Register Book Review
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Catholic Media Association Awards
First Place
Self-Published Nonfiction Book
The judges said:
“This is a beautifully written, compelling story with many relevant references to Church doctrine/teaching made to help other caretakers who may travel a similar journey.”
Second Place
Marriage and Family Living
Third Place
Best Front Cover Artwork
Michelle Laque Johnson
About Me
Michelle Laque Johnson is a fully professed Secular Carmelite with more than 30 years of journalism and communications experience. She currently serves as Director of Communications for EWTN, the largest religious media network in the world. Michelle was married to Stuart Johnson for 35 years, before he died of cancer. Stu suffered through three bouts of cancer over eight years, had his leg amputated up to the hip, and became a quadriplegic. For all but the last few months, when she could not lift him, Michelle was his sole caregiver even as she worked a full-time job. In addition to her husband, Michelle has also experienced the sudden death of her father and her beloved sister’s death from cancer, and is assisted with the caregiving of her recently deceased 93-year-old mother, who experienced both physical and mental challenges. Michelle holds a Master’s in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Diego State.
My Interviews
How to Cope Practically, Emotionally, and Spiritually when a loved one has a serious illness
Caregiving: A Journey of Love, Part 1
The World Over November 3, 2022 | CARING FOR LOVED ONES: Michelle Johnson with Raymond Arroyo
Caregiving: A Journey of Love, Part 2
WOMEN OF GRACE - October 24 2022
Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie
At Home With Jim & Joy
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A Saint To Walk With In Hard Times
The book “Walking the Way of the Cross for Caregivers” cites 13 saints to walk with in hard times. Here’s one of the author’s favorites: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
(Patron Saint of Martyrs/Loss of Parents)
Select Resources For Caregivers And Those Who Mourn
In this blog, you will find some of the resources mentioned in the book, “Walking the Way of the Cross for Caregivers.”
Mourning the Death of a Loved One? The Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon Can Help
The Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon is a world center of prayer for the holy souls, but mourners don’t have to go to France to access its services.