About Me
Tracy Ripley is a devoted wife, mother, and stepmother to four wonderful children. Her youngest child's diagnosis with congenital heart disease (CHD) in 2013 profoundly shaped her family's life and faith. Tracy attributes her unwavering faith to the trials they have faced, and her inspiring testimony has brought hope and awareness to many other families navigating the challenges of CHD.
With a robust 27-year career in accounting and finance, Tracy decided to follow her childhood dream of becoming a published author. This brave leap has allowed her to blend her professional discipline with her passion for storytelling. Her writing often reflects her deep faith and the resilience she has cultivated through her personal experiences.
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Profile
Profession
Author | Retired Finance Manager
Genre
Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Parenting
Tracy A Ripley Books
Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey
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Quotes
Patience is Having Faith in God's Timing. — Tracy A Ripley —
I have learned that God was always there waiting for me, even when I turned from Him or tried to solve my problems on my own without Him. He always met me where I was, forgave me, and I would step out in faith, together with Him, with courage and hope in my heart. — Tracy A Ripley —
God will raise amazing things out of the ashes of tragedy. You only need to remember to look for the light in the darkness. — Tracy A Ripley —
With God on my side, I am never alone. — Tracy A Ripley —
God knows His plan for me. I only need to stop trying to steal the pen from Him. Instead of allowing fear and doubt to dictate my life, I trust in God and pray that He will show me the way. — Tracy A Ripley —
"We aren’t meant to stay in the valley of darkness. Remember, we are only passing through. Take the lesson and leave the pain." — Tracy A Ripley —