Hello!
I’m Meredith
A historical fiction writer who looks at the ways medical treatments, especially for congenital heart defects, has impacted lives through the decades.
My youngest daughter was born with a heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). While I was researching her condition, I became fascinated with the history of cardiac care. We were fortunate to have a series of three surgeries that had been developed over 30 years ago that would allow my daughter the best chance at survival. But what would it have been like to know that there is no cure or even a surgery that would help your child? Come with me as I research the history of the pioneering doctors that created the field of cardiac surgery and the parents put it all on the line for a chance of life.
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Exploring the Worlds of Faith and Health Care
How does our faith influence the decisions we make about our healthcare?
It can become complicated when we think about the implications of the choices we make and the people it affects. I started to mull this over in depth when our daughter was being evaluated for a heart transplant. At what point do we say enough? Is life meant to be sustained in such a way? What happens when the pursuit of science outweighs our pursuit of God? Come with me as I explore these and other questions I have about medicine and how Christians are supposed to live their lives.
What I’m Working On Now
Idaho
Exploring where my family comes from and what life was like for them.
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital was the backdrop for the origins of heart surgery as we know it today.
Medicine
Looking back at who created the procedures and who was daring enough to try them
Extra Info About Me
Gardening
I grew up in an agricultural area of Idaho–before the recent population boom in the Treasure Valley. I always had an interest in a beauty of a well-designed garden, but it wasn’t until I had my own home that I developed an interest in gardening as a hobby or for my family’s food. Now, as soon as the snow melts, you can find me toiling away at something in my urban garden. It is a fun challenge to see how many varieties of food can be produced on a city lot.
Baking
One of my favorite memories is waking up to the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls. My mom passed on her love of baking to all three of her children. Now we delight in showing off our creations to each other and trying new recipes.
Crafting
Creativity has always been a key element of my life. One of my first loves was crosstitch, but I have put my hand to nearly every mainstream craft over the years. Currently I am teaching myself to crochet from Youtube videos. Hopefully my new cardigan turns out well.
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About Meredith Rensberry: Biography
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Engaging with Readers: My Philosophy
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