I had an experience this weekend, one that is both comical (to me) and profound. I laugh at my doubt and insecurities but am in awe of God's humor and confirmation. Years ago I told Lucy that I was going to be an inspirational speaker some day, taking my testimony and sharing it with those... Continue Reading →
I came across a quote this morning and it got me to thinking about inspiration. "Waves inspire me... not because they raise high, but because they leap up again after falling." Author Unknown There are many things that inspire me and many people. I have learned over the years not to be too impressed with those... Continue Reading →
I have been invited to share my testimony with a local Celebrate Recovery group and I am honored yet, a little fearful. It has been so long since I have shared my story in front of a group and of course, all those little voices started dancing in my head. "You're not good enough, what makes... Continue Reading →
The very first time I gave my testimony of recovery was to my Celebrate Recovery home group sometime in mid 2007. If you have read my story, you know that 2007 was not my best year. There was still so much turmoil going on in my life but I had made huge strides in my recovery... Continue Reading →
I've had a really bad couple of weeks but I think I'm on the upswing now. Depression was sucking the life out of me and everything, I mean everything, was overwhelming me. Monday was my first class of a 4 week series on diabetes education. I kept tearing up through the entire class. When the... Continue Reading →
Thank you brightonbipolar for this wonderful recognition! It's a wonderful feeling to know that others are reading my blog and finding some kind of encouragement or inspiration and only affirms why I blog in the first place. I encourage you to check out Brighton Bipolar and support her on her journey! Why I blog: I... Continue Reading →
Thank you to my wonderful new friend Chelise for nominating me for the Liebster Award! Again, I am truly honored that people read my blog and find something that makes them keep coming back! Chelise has only been blogging for a couple of months now and I truly enjoy reading about her journey of healing... Continue Reading →
Over the past month, I have been nominated for various blogging awards by my fellow bloggers and I have been truly blessed and humbled by them. To me, it means that people are reading and relating to my stories and find them interesting or encouraging enough to acknowledge me. How can I not be honored?... Continue Reading →
Breakdownchick of Labeled Disabled has nominated me for the Encouraging Thunder Award for which I am truly grateful! Her blog is about the journey of a woman moving beyond labels and disabilities to embrace her true essence and path. Please take a few minutes and visit her blog to learn more about her. In accepting... Continue Reading →
I just realize this morning that I have been on my journey of codependent recovery for 10 years as of June! Oh my goodness, it doesn't feel like that long. Looking back, I see how far I've come and I am just overfilled with joy! I've learned so much in the past 10 years and... Continue Reading →
Insignificant. Alone. Broken. Abandoned. Insecure. Afraid. Worthless. Crazy. Pathetic. Ugly. Unlovable. Stupid... These words, along with countless others, are how I use to feel about myself. They screamed in my head and lived in my heart. I believed them with every ounce of my being. It seemed that if I already believed these things then... Continue Reading →
This is an award for the loyal fan/commenter, whether the recipient is a fellow blogger or just someone who follows and comments regularly. I am truly honored and humbled to receive 2 nominations from Freedom at Falling in LOVE with Freedom and Chelise at Caterpillar to Butterfly, and for their continuous contributions to my site via reading and commenting. Their encouragement and... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 