“…Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2-3, New King James Version). January 2023 was a very challenging month. For those who are new to my blog, I want you to know that I suffer from anxiety. During the month of January,Continue reading “Learning to Trust God During a Trial”
Category Archives: Mental Health
2023: Introducing This Year’s Question
For those of you who have been long time readers, you know that I kick of each year by focusing on an area of growth to develop throughout the year. This year’s subject was inspired by a conversation that occurred while eating breakfast with a group of people one morning recently. Between bites of pancakesContinue reading “2023: Introducing This Year’s Question”
2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: December Edition
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) (NIV) First, butterflies,Continue reading “2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: December Edition”
Starting over with a new therapist
About a month ago I got a call from the low-income clinic. “Hello, Amanda. I would like to inform you that your therapist will have to cancel your upcoming appointments until further notice. As we move forward with your care, I may just have to reschedule you with your current therapist or reassign you toContinue reading “Starting over with a new therapist”
A classroom full of words
“Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.”- Proverbs 13:3 God has once again put me in a classroom. The lesson is about words, forgiveness and setting boundaries. Let me set the scene. Late Saturday night I posted a post about people fighting cancer. I went to bed not thinking anythingContinue reading “A classroom full of words”
2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-December Edition
As I sit down to write this, I feel like I am in disbelief. It just seemed like yesterday I was announcing the theme for this year. This year certainly had its ups and downs. Not just because of the pandemic, but in my personal life. December was a quiet month for me. I showedContinue reading “2020: More Courage, Self-Control and Joy-December Edition”
2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist
At my first visit to my nurse, I asked her for a referral to see a mental health therapist. I have been having problems sleeping and I have been having episodes of anxiety and depression. My nurse did a quick questionnaire that confirmed that I indeed have been slightly depressed. I had to wait aContinue reading “2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist”
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