Nancy Groves, MSW, is a retired medical social worker with over twenty years of experience as an educator and counselor. She has presented seminars in hospitals, universities, and churches on the emotional impact of serious illnesses and served on the Michigan Department of Public Health AIDS Advisory Board. She has written articles for the Healing Ministry Journal and the Bereavement Magazine, and is the author of several self-published books, including A Grandparent’s Gift of Memories: A Pilgrimage with the Saints, Whispers of the Soul: A Grief Journal, and A Rainbow for God. She also facilitates a grief and healing circle at her church. Groves lives in Sterling Heights, Michigan. 

“Facing Illness, Finding Peace: A Poetic Walk with God through Serious Illness by Nancy Groves is a great gift to those struggling with life-threatening illness. Using poetry, biblical verses, and reflective questions, Groves helps navigate readers through difficult terrain. Her book is both insightful and gentle.”

"With wisdom and grace, Nancy Groves perfectly describes the breadth of emotions experienced in the early stages of illness right to the end.  Beautifully written, her words help readers make connections, find validation, and receive solace at every point in their journey. Written through a Christian perspective, Groves provides sensitively crafted prayers, relevant scripture readings, and thoughtful reflection questions to gently guide readers to find emotional and spiritual support, and, most importantly, peace.  I highly recommend this book for patients and their caregivers, as well as chaplains, clergy, and all healthcare professions who seek a better understanding of illness and the important role of faith in healing.”

“In the face of illness, which every person will either experience or be impacted by, there is an invitation to grow in grace and perspective. This book opens the inner door of dialogue to think, feel, and pray through suffering, to discover God's healing love.”

“Give this book to anyone who is facing serious or chronic illness. It uses Scripture and prayers that are soothing and comforting to the soul. What a gift!”