When life takes an unexpected turn, gratitude can become both a refuge and a revelation.

For Philip and Robyn Serez, life once meant motion — full of laughter, family adventures, and decades of mission work around the world. Then came a diagnosis that changed everything. ALS brought stillness, loss, and a new reality that neither of them anticipated. But in the midst of grief, they began to discover something surprising — what they now call the second life: a season marked not by despair, but by joy, peace, and the unmistakable presence of God. heir story clearly articulates their perspective when it comes to the issue of MAiD – a not uncommon expectation for those with ALS.  Philip firmly opposes MAiD as an option for many reasons. As he likes to say, “Here I am, living, not dying.”

In The Second Life, Philip and Robyn share their story of faith, surrender, and hope — a story that reminds us that even in the darkest seasons, God is still writing something good.