Amanda Gene Harris, author and owner of Harris' InkWell

2020: More Courage, Self-Control, and Joy-February Edition

February was filled with lots of tears. Some of them were due to sadness, anger, uncertainty and joy. However, one thing I know for sure is that God was with me through every step of the way. In early February things between a good friend of mine and me broke down. This person hurt myContinue reading “2020: More Courage, Self-Control, and Joy-February Edition”

Remembering my mom and feeling thankful for my grandpa

“I love you mom,” I said as I stood as a panicked sixteen-year-old standing in the living room. “I love you too, Amanda,” my mom said. Those were the last words that my mom said to me before she died from a sudden massive heart attack. The days and weeks to follow seemed to comeContinue reading “Remembering my mom and feeling thankful for my grandpa”

Interview with Chelsea (Guest Post #22)

Hi Everyone, today’s guest post is from Chelsea. I met her on Facebook. Please be sure to check out and follow her on social media. What is your name (or blog/channel name)? My name is Chelsea. Age? I’m 32 years old; I’m originally from Texas but have relocated to a new state, nearly two yearsContinue reading “Interview with Chelsea (Guest Post #22)”

Top five songs that help me stay strong

When I get anxious or depressed, I put on songs that are encouraging and empowering. Here are five suggestions from my personal playlist. I hope you like them. One Republic-I Lived I like this song because it reminds me to keep going and to enjoy life. Even though life is full of successes and pitContinue reading “Top five songs that help me stay strong”

My favorite Valentine’s Day gifts I’ve received as a child

Valentine’s Day doesn’t really mean a lot for me. That’s because I have not been in a serious relationship, and my parents didn’t really make a big deal out of the day. As I think back to all of the Valentine’s Days, I had with my parents one particular comes to mind. I had comeContinue reading “My favorite Valentine’s Day gifts I’ve received as a child”

My Top Ten Questions for the Nystagmus Network Team

I am in several sight loss and Nystagmus support groups. One of those groups, called the Nystagmus Network helps support people who have Nystagmus and they also fund research. Each week they get people in the group talking by bringing up a topic related to the condition. Today I’m turning the tables! Here are myContinue reading “My Top Ten Questions for the Nystagmus Network Team”

2020: More Courage, Self-control and Joy-January Edition

What can one say about January? It seemed to slowly drag by then the days and weeks would fly by. I have to say that this month has been full of lots of disappointments and a lot of lessons. First, my friend reported back that my hard drive that I sent off could not beContinue reading “2020: More Courage, Self-control and Joy-January Edition”