Like most people with disabilities, I struggle with the highs and lows of the roller coaster ride I am on. I want to enjoy life and not let things stop me. “Good for you,” strangers pointed out to me yesterday on a small trail in Trough Creek State Park. Yet today, when I tried toContinue reading “Mountains and Valleys of Mobility”
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Changes in seasons, particularly winter months, can be a catalyst for trauma symptoms to resurface or even for survivors to feel like they are regressing suddenly. The appearance of regression will often bring a survivor down and discourage them to stop their journey or counseling altogether due to depression or simply giving up for aContinue reading “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
The Tricky Troll that Takes a Toll
Grief is a funny old thing. Like an ornery old troll lurking behind his white hair and droopy eyelids but ready to spark a little mischief and trickery at the first opportunity. Just when you think you are over something and ready to move forward, suddenly, grief appears and you are thrown back into theContinue reading “The Tricky Troll that Takes a Toll”
I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on…
I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on… If you have followed my blog for any amount of time you know the struggle with my leg. Not my real one, my fake one. I truly do not even understand how something that isn’t even real can constantly send you such unhealthy vibes. First I haveContinue reading “I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on…”
Prayer WORKS. Restoration is REAL because GRACE has NO LIMITS
Prayer WORKS. Restoration is REAL because GRACE has NO LIMITS After a year and a half of working with a local prosthetic provider, insurance spending $53,000, and over seventy appointments back and forth with no promise of a finished leg I finally decided to cut my losses and move on. I had felt trapped inContinue reading “Prayer WORKS. Restoration is REAL because GRACE has NO LIMITS”
5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life
5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life “…to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn …to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”Continue reading “5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life”
Why I Traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery – 1 Year Later (Update)
Why I Traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery – 1 Year Later (Update) Many of you remember my previous article on this subject. The update here is based on the original article which you can find by clicking here. It has been a full year since I decided to give up computer games and Facebook games.Continue reading “Why I Traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery – 1 Year Later (Update)”
Facts About Crutchprints – Ashly Pearl Ash
Facts About Crutchprints – Ashly Pearl Ash I want to give my readers a chance to know a little bit more about me. While some followers know me personally many more follow from afar and wonder what everyday life would be like for someone with a disability. Here is a glimpse into my life andContinue reading “Facts About Crutchprints – Ashly Pearl Ash”
Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries
Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries “Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son. And Abraham called the name of the place, ‘The-Lord-Will-Provide;’ asContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries”
My Road to Receiving
My Road to Receiving “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” James 1:17 “Well what do you think, little lady?” our friend Jeff asked as he dusted off his hands and prepared to hopContinue reading “My Road to Receiving”
Crutchprints in the Sand 