11.28.2007

Frreeeddoom!!

I can almost hear Mel shouting freedom now! You just have no idea how happy and giddy I am! And ever so thankful. I - that means me, Amy - am at our shop all by myself!! Only for a little bit while my husband is gone getting nuts and bolts and car type stuff, but still - I am alone!

I promise not to blog on this same subject everyday. Really! I can look back though and remember my darkest days and how I wondered if I would ever walk again or be free of some of the pain. It took a little while to get there, but I'm here!

And before I say one more word I know that SO many people are home bound their whole lives and live in much more difficult circumstances than I will ever know or understand. That is one thing I never lost sight of. I am blessed and truly thankful for the past year.

If my hips decided to stay all healthy like I would have never started blogging. I would have spent a ton of money in gas! I would have spent a lot of money by shopping for things we really didn't need. My family would not have been given the opportunity to see some of their spiritual gifts. My church family was able to use their talents and gifts also.

I was also given plenty of time to pray for others and send cards to those like me. And I think more importantly I was able to be there for my mother who needed me most. Now granted she had to come to me if she wanted to see me, but I could call her and we would cry together over dad.

I have learned to be more patient. I have learned not to be as stubborn and ask for help. I learned I don't need to be in control. Give it all to the Lord and let Him do what He knows best!

I'm sure I will continue to learn from this trial. At least I hope I do! If there is something He wants me to see that I have yet to learn I pray my heart is open to His will. He's not finished with me yet!

And I am still happy. Very happy!

11 comments:

Unknown said...

what a wonderful post..im so excited for you!!!!

Faith said...

This is a great post. Our Lord is so merciful and good.....
Praise His Name!

In His Grip said...

I don't know your story but it sure seems as though you have come a long way from somewhere!
Great and wonderful perseverance looks good children of God.
Lisa J

Fresh Girl said...

You're a treasure, Amy! :)

Heather said...

That's great you're really getting your independence back :) Go you!

Stacy at Exceedingly Mundane said...

Such a great post, you sound so happy and thankful and upbeat! I'm so glad you're able to get out and enjoy life :)

Have a wonderful, joy-filled day Amy!!!

Unknown said...

Amy, that is wonderful! I share your joy, and I am so thrilled for you!

Hope you are having a fantastic day!
~Christine
www.arewethereyetmom.com

Unknown said...

You have every right to be thrilled with your life. You've come a long way and should definitely enjoy it! Yipeee!

Kailani
An Island Life

marine's words said...

amy . I don't know your story but I am so happy for you that was a beautiful post. God is doing a great work in you,
love,
marina

In His Grip said...

Amy,
Thanx for stopping by to share your story.
I love how God gave you the "blog" so can go wherever you want, whenever you want...no limits!
Read my "Swan" blog and you will see how unstable my walk is as well!
Lisa J

Michelle said...

it's a testament to your inner strength that you can see the good things that came out of your trials, to find the blessings in the little things!