tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75084816844431977962011-11-27T19:08:42.065-06:00By God's GraceOnce upon a time, I did not know that the Lord would defend the rights of the oppressed.
Once upon a time, I didn't know I was oppressed. I believed I was in charge. It was my self given job to successfully carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Once upon a time, I thought this was my cross to bear. After all, I didn't see God there consistently.
Truth is, I wasn’t there consistently. It is by the Grace of God that I have come to write this. I survive!! End the Violence!!By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-49903178976209930822007-05-31T15:27:00.000-06:002007-05-31T16:06:38.670-06:00Learning with Down SyndromeFor those of you who are not aware . . . I have two sons who have survived with me. They are gifts from God!! My youngest is a strong personality image of me. He'll be entering the sixth grade next year. Rather intelligent if I do say so myself. He's got a lot of doors open to him. My oldest son graduated high school this month (May). He worked while achieving all of his senior year IEP By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-29820053789048079342007-05-28T11:31:00.000-06:002007-05-28T11:40:23.579-06:00Fran Lundquist - The SheepfoldA woman and a shelter making a difference - Thank God it's being done!! I pray other shelters will follow suit!!The SheepfoldBy God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-53174692947141114582007-05-27T17:01:00.000-06:002008-12-11T02:41:12.359-06:00Copies Being Sold!!Domestic Violence is a condition every culture experiences. Living with it, getting away from it, surviving and recovery is a journey of oppression, deceit, control, stepping out on faith, gaining strength, wisdom and serenity in recovery.There are many programs and books on recovering from other cultural conditions, addictions and problems. This is the book that starts a program for those who By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-324066161409350242007-05-26T16:15:00.000-06:002007-05-27T17:01:51.735-06:00Makers TouchWant to read stories of inspiration? Pat Kirk offers an invitation to view her blog site Makers TouchI've been in contact with Pat for six months now and she's been very helpful in offering advice. Her blogsite is well structured and from the excerpts she is placing from her book, her compilation of God's Touch in people's lives is a must read!!Thanks Pat for letting me refer back to you!!By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-78116057297945018212007-05-25T22:58:00.000-06:002007-05-25T23:02:02.179-06:00Consider somethingI was writing on my blog at myspace. While I typically try to get my blogging lined within the same context, I write different content at each site. Tonight, however, I am compelled to post this same blog here. It is something that has been presented to me in thought and in action a couple of times over the course of the last few days. . .For those of you who join me in multiple locations, my By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-62761243914113521982007-05-23T17:28:00.000-06:002007-05-23T17:56:26.288-06:00What's it about?It is not about revenge. It is not about vengeance. It is not about defaming or slandering anyone. It is about exposure. I am exposing myself. I am letting my dirty laundry out. Get rid of the stink and the stench. It is about getting the light on the mold and grime of guilt and shame. It's about uncovering and washing out lies and deceit. It is about airing out hidden fears and By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-50957340897687053132007-05-20T14:30:00.001-06:002007-05-20T15:47:54.578-06:00Break the PatternI spent 17 years building a pattern. No, that's not true. I spent 36 years building various patterns. Some of my patterns are well woven replications of wonder and strength. Some patterns are reflections of life that are amazing. Other patterns are images of a great life with happiness, respect and honor. Then, there are the soiled and stained patterns. There are torn patterns from a By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-59773979636185479132007-05-16T20:25:00.000-06:002007-05-16T20:29:26.784-06:00Congratulations to my graduateGraduation is now complete - we made it through a very busy weekend and life is settling back down to a sense of normalcy again!!The ceremony was remarkable and the celebration weekend was extraordinary!!I'm very proud of your accomplishments lil' man!! Your life has just started!! You'll go far!! I'll cheer you all the way!!By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-16180595667189494652007-05-10T08:30:00.000-06:002007-05-10T08:37:44.788-06:00Miles leading to milestonesI look back over almost 18 years of life. My son's life. My oldest child was born almost 18 years ago. He's graduating this weekend. They said he wouldn't live beyond twelve, let alone see graduation. He's lived, Thank God. He is living and he will live to travel many more miles and step upon many more milestones. His story I am working on now. His story is remarkably inspiration!! His By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-90855361724199221212007-05-09T12:34:00.000-06:002007-05-09T12:50:01.712-06:00Myspace and My spaceHaving survived domestic violence I continue to struggle with the effects of the anxiety and panic that I grew accustomed to. I always had struggled with anxiety even as a child. I've come to understand the 'why' of this. There is a term for this I hear from therapists and books - it's called PTSD. There are methods and even medications one can take for the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and panicBy God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-26576540625530914512007-05-06T21:02:00.000-06:002007-05-06T21:31:47.769-06:00Five Months LaterSo, I'm now venturing out into the next phase of this adventure. I've got many works in progress and have done hours of research to boot.My first year of college in under my belt and I'm off for the summer. I'm looking forward to being able to dedicate a bit more time to pursuing a career in writing and speaking of my journey with God and my journey in becoming an author.I have created an By God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508481684443197796.post-24336408230798162162007-01-13T22:59:00.000-06:002007-01-13T23:14:00.180-06:00Life's Work and PurposeGod started a work in my life almost four decades ago. It's only recently that I came to recognize He had a greater purpose in mind for me than I had for myself.I am still trying to determine the right methods, tools and mechanisms I am meant to use to see this greater purpose unfold. I am relying heavily of God's direction and guidance.I started this journey knowing less than I know now. I amBy God's Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208960046119931011noreply@blogger.com0