LAURA CHIESA

Laura Chiesa of Pittsburgh, PA, lives a busy life with her loving husband and their growing family. Laura has two daughters, one on Earth and another in Heaven. Having experienced a stillbirth, Laura leans on her faith and hope in the resurrection. In addition to a family- and faith-centered life, Laura is a dedicated employee in the medical field as an oncology research nurse. Her work is focused on providing clinical trials to patients to improve outcomes and being a part of the fight for a cure. She enjoys painting, gardening, taking on small house projects, and trying new skills in her free time.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

A LONG LENT

I remember feeling lost at the start of Lent last year. How could I give up something when I was feeling as if I...

THE TRUST AND FAITH OF A LITTLE CHILD

My oldest daughter recently turned three and, seemingly overnight, became a different person in many ways. For example, she loves taking baths. Then one...

BEING OKAY WITH DEATH

Death is a difficult subject: it’s a challenging, inevitable concept to grasp and is uncomfortable for the majority of people I personally know. Even...

HE CALLS US TO BE STILL

There are always chores to do, events and gatherings to plan, schedules to coordinate, and an endless mental to-do list. As a mother, I...

PRAISE IN THE PAIN

“Praise the Lord who heals the brokenhearted” (Psalm 147:3) was the Responsorial Psalm at mass this week. Hearing this on repeat in unison with...

MY STORM

Imagine a summer vacation with soft sand, ocean waves, a secluded beach, and a warm salty breeze. It sounds like an ideal place for...