tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360490537249594236.post2725740834577363344..comments2023-07-04T03:57:21.095-05:00Comments on Strength and Dignity: Joanie Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330570988241536585noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360490537249594236.post-33680700148151525522008-11-27T09:03:00.000-06:002008-11-27T09:03:00.000-06:00I am inspired by your faith! The Lord has given m...I am inspired by your faith! The Lord has given me a tender heart for those with disabilities from a young age. Then as I've gone through extreme changes in my nerves and joints in the past, I have been determined to not be defeated because of the very people He has put in my life who are overcomers physically! <BR/> I count you and your blog as one of those contacts that God needed me to discover. I too have younger children that from time to time have to make adjustments to some of my weak days which are not too often, but do come unexpectedly at times. <BR/> You are one of the people I would want to befriend and help if we would live in the same town and attend the same church, my children would befriend yours, etc. I find as I am from a large city, that we got it happening (lots of places to go and things to do) but many in the church are very beautifully dressed, and proper and lives appear to be almost "perfect" ;however, many like myself are broken inside, but don't share their weaknesses.<BR/><BR/>May the Lord bless your life today and everyday with a peace that passes all understanding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360490537249594236.post-29191081283191995272008-11-16T21:58:00.000-06:002008-11-16T21:58:00.000-06:00Joanie It is a shock when it seems like only yeste...Joanie<BR/> It is a shock when it seems like only yesterday you felt "normal"; and even more difficult when your body no longer reacts the way you were accustomed and expected it to. I can only imagine how much more the daily challenge is when you must keep up with the responsibilities of being a wife and mother along with your ministry.<BR/><BR/>Since my dx of MSA, I often feel very small, scared, childish and wishing it all was not what it is...Not how at 50 years of age I expected my life to be viewed or lived! <BR/><BR/>On days that are just a bit too much to face I find that more than ever I hang tightly to the Lord, in my mind I see myself as this small frightened little girl engulfed within his enormous arms, being held so tightly...feeling so much love and safety!<BR/><BR/>There have been so many wonderful people that have come into my life since this new diagnosis, it is obvious to me that it is through the Lords divine intervention they have happened. <BR/> <BR/>My life is enriched more so now than ever because of this disease. I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful loving people afflicted with PD and/or PD Plus syndromes and/or their caregivers. Also I have had some of the best doctors and others in the medical field that have embraced me and helped me on this new journey. All are people I never would have met had it not been for my diagnosis! <BR/><BR/>I love your idea of sharing how and where you see the Lord in the midst of all this! I so look forward to reading and walking your journey with you!Thank you for making that possible! <BR/><BR/>Hang in there and keep that beautiful smile going...God bless and hugs kiddo...b'nanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com