Wow, here I am for the second day in a row! I did something yesterday that I had been needing to do for a couple of weeks. Well, I did more than that, I have made some decisions. The first decision I made was this...I know that it is doing me no good sitting here at Carol Rd. I really need to get up out of here! So, I made a call to someone who may be able to help me. I hesitate to say who it was at this time, but needless to say, this person has many connections and told me that she would look into the situation and help me to see what my options are. I then copied a not to several of my friends who have been helping me.
I also went to Friday Church! My friend, Joe was there...he is really supportive of what is going on. The service was good and I talked to Keisha. She encourged not to fear; reminding me that God is at my side, always! She said that God would not leave me with out a roof over my head, food to eat or without anything else I might need.
God has put some great people of faith in my path! More later.
Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Monday, July 2, 2007
Today is the first day of the rest of your life!
You know that saying, we have all heard it at one time or another. I am witness to the fact that it is true and there are times when things happen that help you to realize that fact. I had such an experience this weekend.
I am is some ways a supermom. Anyone who knows me, knows that truth. It is the truth for a couple of reasons. First, there were things about the way I was raised that I didn't think were right or fair and I wanted to do better, that is normal. The second is that both of my children are special needs. My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD/LD in the first grade. My son was diagnosed with ADHD/EBD at age 5. Since rarely does the apple fall far from the tree, it was also apparent to me that this was something that my family has had to deal with in one way or another, always.
This second reason has caused me to feel the need to educate myself to help them get the services they need. It has also caused me to become very defensive and protective of them. Because I know that being overprotective is easy to do and almost a natural reaction to the situation, I have also worked very hard to be as objective in making the decisions I have made.
As a part of this learning process, I have come across people who did not understand what it was like to have children with these types of disabilities. Both family and friends had often wanted to give their "help", most of the time, unsolicited. Now this brings us to this weekend.
Some of the people who were not very understanding and gave me a hard time were members of the church I attended. This weekend I saw one of those people. Someone who I had respected when I first came to that church. this person eventually became someone who I dreaded seeing and over the years I have held some hostility for, because of the conflicts we had over my son.
I was very interested that during the service on Sunday morning that when this person , who had been asked to pray. In that prayer, was mention of forgiveness and reconciliation. I really heard that this person was trying to talk to me. I went to talk to them, after the service. That person said something to me that I thought I would never hear. I heard words of praise and support for all the work that I had done to support and help my son. They also offered prayers of healing and wholeness for my daughter who struggles.
Needless to say, I was flabbergasted and in tears. I have only been able to tell the story and Praise God since that moment. I have been thinking a lot this year about how there are so many changes going on. This incident was more proof to me that 2007 is a year for change for me. I believe that God is moving in my life.
I am is some ways a supermom. Anyone who knows me, knows that truth. It is the truth for a couple of reasons. First, there were things about the way I was raised that I didn't think were right or fair and I wanted to do better, that is normal. The second is that both of my children are special needs. My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD/LD in the first grade. My son was diagnosed with ADHD/EBD at age 5. Since rarely does the apple fall far from the tree, it was also apparent to me that this was something that my family has had to deal with in one way or another, always.
This second reason has caused me to feel the need to educate myself to help them get the services they need. It has also caused me to become very defensive and protective of them. Because I know that being overprotective is easy to do and almost a natural reaction to the situation, I have also worked very hard to be as objective in making the decisions I have made.
As a part of this learning process, I have come across people who did not understand what it was like to have children with these types of disabilities. Both family and friends had often wanted to give their "help", most of the time, unsolicited. Now this brings us to this weekend.
Some of the people who were not very understanding and gave me a hard time were members of the church I attended. This weekend I saw one of those people. Someone who I had respected when I first came to that church. this person eventually became someone who I dreaded seeing and over the years I have held some hostility for, because of the conflicts we had over my son.
I was very interested that during the service on Sunday morning that when this person , who had been asked to pray. In that prayer, was mention of forgiveness and reconciliation. I really heard that this person was trying to talk to me. I went to talk to them, after the service. That person said something to me that I thought I would never hear. I heard words of praise and support for all the work that I had done to support and help my son. They also offered prayers of healing and wholeness for my daughter who struggles.
Needless to say, I was flabbergasted and in tears. I have only been able to tell the story and Praise God since that moment. I have been thinking a lot this year about how there are so many changes going on. This incident was more proof to me that 2007 is a year for change for me. I believe that God is moving in my life.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
An Update
Wow, it has been awhile since I have written! It took a lot longer to get through that surgery than I expected. I am so glad to be through with it and now I can tell you, it was all worth it.
I spent a lot of time getting ready to have this hernia surgery. It took me over a year to start the process. I was going to do this before Dad passed away and then he got sick and I had to wait. After that, I waited, for over a year. Almost too long. I was very sick when I finally had it done. I was so sick. I could barely walk, breathe or stand. I had little energy and was constantly in pain. This is a warning to those who put things off. I have learned that if you put health issues off too long you are doing nothing but putting your life in jeopardy.
Today, I am feeling so much better. I have more energy and the pain I had in my back is nearly gone. While I am not 100%, I am so much better. I can walk and stand for a much longer period of time and I have actually lost some weight. I know as time goes on thing will get even better.
Most of all, I give all glory to God for seeing me through this time. I complain a lot about my situation, but I know that He has provided for me everything I need. There have been times I have thought that I could handle things on my own. More and more I know that God is in control and that things run much smoother when I listen to Him.
I spent a lot of time getting ready to have this hernia surgery. It took me over a year to start the process. I was going to do this before Dad passed away and then he got sick and I had to wait. After that, I waited, for over a year. Almost too long. I was very sick when I finally had it done. I was so sick. I could barely walk, breathe or stand. I had little energy and was constantly in pain. This is a warning to those who put things off. I have learned that if you put health issues off too long you are doing nothing but putting your life in jeopardy.
Today, I am feeling so much better. I have more energy and the pain I had in my back is nearly gone. While I am not 100%, I am so much better. I can walk and stand for a much longer period of time and I have actually lost some weight. I know as time goes on thing will get even better.
Most of all, I give all glory to God for seeing me through this time. I complain a lot about my situation, but I know that He has provided for me everything I need. There have been times I have thought that I could handle things on my own. More and more I know that God is in control and that things run much smoother when I listen to Him.
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