Internationally known author, artist, and disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada has been admitted to hospital following recovery from cancer treatments.

According to a release, in November 2018 Tada was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time and underwent a series of radiation treatments.

In the weeks that followed the completion of those treatments, Tada has been experiencing significant pain issues including difficulty breathing, most recently.

Due to the escalation of that concern, Tada is not getting the rest she needs and is lacking sleep for her recovery.

She has been admitted to hospital for observation and medical oversight.

Tada and her husband Ken stand on the promise of James 5:16 NLT that “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results,” and would appreciate your prayers.

The release says they are confident that God is in control and that the support of prayerful concern would be deeply appreciated.

At the age of 17 years old, Tada broke her neck in a diving accident. Her spinal chord was severed, and she became paralyzed from the shoulders down.

The global ministry Joni & Friends serves people who are impacted by disabilities.