Beauty from Ashes
What a gorgeous Easter day for south Louisiana! Perfect weather like our perfect God. I'm super thankful for a great church service this morning, quality family time today, great food, and a peaceful afternoon. My hubby's shift work schedule actually worked in our favor today. I've come to the conclusion on a few things - the memories of my abuse will NEVER go away or leave my thoughts. Ever! That's the aggravating reality of this situation. They are a part of you, lurking in your mind and ready to strike when you are weak. We all know that we can't go through life without weak moments. It's the inevitable. So, I will focus focus focus on my learned strength, coping skills, and faith (and I keep some important phone numbers in my phone, just in case). The other conclusion I was reminded of today is that God will NEVER go away or leave me alone either. That's so comforting. Have you ever looked back on stressful events that you have walked th...