
Faith That Endures Through Life’s Storms
A powerful true story of love, loss, and unwavering faith in the face of cancer.
When tragedy strikes without warning, what do you hold on to? And the Rain Came Tumbling Down: Through Cancer’s Flood On Solid Ground is the intimate, deeply moving story of Karen and Jeff Krehbiel—a couple whose world was turned upside down just days after settling into their dream home.
Diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer, Jeff’s two-year journey was filled with unexpected grace, honest struggles, and enduring faith. Through raw, daily entries written by both Jeff and Karen, and periodic journaling of their teen daughter, Brittany, this story invites you to laugh, cry, and reflect on what it means to trust God when the rain won’t stop falling.
Diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer, Jeff’s two-year journey was filled with unexpected grace, honest struggles, and enduring faith. Through raw, daily entries written by both Jeff and Karen, and periodic journaling of their teen daughter, Brittany, this story invites you to laugh, cry, and reflect on what it means to trust God when the rain won’t stop falling.

Meet Karen Krehbiel
Karen Krehbiel is a wife, mother, and now, author—called to share her family’s journey through the hardest storm of their lives.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Karen lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. When her husband, Jeff, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Karen turned to journaling as a way to process the emotional and spiritual weight of the experience. Together with Jeff’s own entries, these writings became And the Rain Came Tumbling Down.
What Readers Can Expect:
✔ Honest and emotional daily reflections
✔ Moments of joy, sorrow, and spiritual depth
✔ A powerful testimony of faith in crisis
Ready to Be Moved by a Story of Faith and Resilience?
Discover the powerful journey of a family who found hope, humor, and unshakable faith in the midst of life’s hardest storm.
