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!

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Easter

This is the day Christ came out of the tomb, showed his scars on His hands and feet to His disciples and hundreds, told them about the Holy Spirit coming as soon as He returns to Heaven and then he ascends.  That's pretty much what Easter is all about.  And I'm grateful.

My physical challenges are multiplying.  Seizure activity, although now reduced to body movements and tremors, has caused me to decide to stay home.  I was going to go to a friend's sister's house but with a headache, too, it's not worth it.

Yesterday I was busying myself most of the day.  I was supposed to be resting.  When I sensed the Holy Spirit say to me, "Amy, if you don't rest you're going to end up in the hospital,"  I ignored it but then it was getting louder.  I finally succumbed to the couch and watched Music Man - the 1961 original.  Then I understood why I needed rest.

So much is going on all at one time.  I'm not going to bother to list it because it hasn't changed from the other day.  All I know is my book is becoming real and I think Satan is messing with my body.  I know all he can do is what God allows him to do so he doesn't have any power over me.  If I can just have a time of strengthening, I would really appreciate it.

Today, I rest or do little stuff that fills me up.

Easter 2016 - Not what I want it to be.

I searched for something that would help me feel hopeful.  The below is a sand art presentation of the movie, "The Passion of the Christ."  Press play then expand the picture to fill your screen.  It's amazing to watch.