Dear God,
Thank you for the much needed rest. It's been nice and quiet. I went out for a brief period today and found some good stuff at Goodwill. Yes, it was on my list. I didn't have to buy new!
When I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a vehicle pull behind me. It's the lady in my park who goes to Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-based self help organization. I love the program. I told her last year I wasn't going to go back.
I don't know why she stopped by because I got busy inside my car to avoid her. I feel like a total loser. No excuses. Just didn't want to socialize. When I get in that kind of mood there's no budging me. After a few minutes, she drove away.
I literally felt panic. I managed it by ignoring one of your children. I'm sorry about that part. If it was a divine appointment, I blew it. If it was a test about where I'm at mentally, I passed. I guess it depends on how you look at it.
I don't want to write. I have a homework assignment due to Faith on Thursday. I don't want to write that one, either. Maybe if I pretend I don't have to do it (which she always says I don't) I'll find the strength to at least start it.
For now, I continue to rest. The bronchitis is still 20% here which makes it still bothersome but livable. I'll call my doctor tomorrow.
Love your screwed up daughter,
Amy Kathleen
"In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith, of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." (1 Pet 1:6-7 NIV)
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!