About This Blog

My blog shares my recovery journey from childhood abuse to living with mental illness. I've been involved in twelve step groups and therapy since 1982. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in 1988. To the best of my ability, I have followed where He wants me to go and what He wants me to do. Maybe you'll find the hope and strength you need through what I write. Maybe you want to stop hurting yourself. Maybe you have a friend who needs help and can benefit from my story. I was newly disabled when I asked God this question: "What do you want me to do with my life?" I closed my eyes and paused for a few moments to still my mind. This is what I sensed from Him: "Amy, I want you to write your story to bring hope and healing to those who are still suffering." And that's exactly what I am doing!

Monday, December 01, 2014

Saying Good-bye To Kitten

This is my Kitten
This past weekend we had warm temps,again, after a string of very cold ones.  I held onto a little bit of hope that my cat who has been missing would show up.  I couldn't bring myself to look for her.  After no sightings, I didn't think my heart could take any more disappointments.

I looked for her both days outside of my house.  She did not show up.  



Today, I took a drive looking for her but as I suspected, no sign of her.

I've resolved that after twenty-one days, blustery winter temperatures and her age/health, she is probably not coming home.

I've begun the grieving process by crying for the loss of her love.

I know God can work miracles and I'm not closed to His will.

I know God lets us grieve our pets when it's time to let them go.

It's my hope that Kitten did not suffer.

She was a wonderful mom to two litters of kittens.

She sat in my lap for snugglies.

She will be greatly missed.