All about me.
I am Amanda, a 25 year old from a very small hicktown in Virginia. How small? Well, the biggest thing here is Wal-mart so you can probably imagine. There’s absolutely nothing to do around here. Which is why i often at times find myself lost in a daydream or one of my own mind-novels.
Lately though, I’ve done more blogging than anything else. I blog about everything, be it family fiascos or prayers, song lyrics I like or even updates on my animals. I write about it all. More than anything else though, I write Bible scriptures and my personal thoughts to God. Blogging is my own form of therapy, and other than praying to the Lord almighty, it is one of the best ways to deal with worry and stress.
I’m married, have been for 7 years. Sadly we have been apart for the last two. A lot of what I write is about that, and the seemingly unending battle for us to be back together. I love him very much, and do pray to God that He bring us back together very soon. I am giving it to Jesus Christ Himself asking for a healing and restoration of our marraige.
I am also a mother. My son is 5 years old, and the joy of my life. I do also write about my situation with him. In March of ‘05 I lost physical of him due to a physical disability of mine. But God is going to take care of that.
I’m in a wheelchair. When I was 15 I was diagnosed with a progressive, neurological disorder called Freidriech’s ataxia. I’ve been in a wheelchair full time since I was about 18, but could walk with a lot of assistance until I was around 20. Now I sit here all the time. I promise I’m not lazy!
That’s pretty much it. I hope you like my site and enjoy getting to know me, which I’m sure you will if you come back often and read my nonsense. Until then, mwah!!
Nancy said,
August 9, 2006 at 5:27 pm
Hi Amanda,I`m one of the lurkers with internaf. I also have FA but it didn`t become a problem until 30. A brother and sister have it also along with my Mom.I am an old lady! but have a young one 3yrs and-13-27[kids] I am still fighting the wheelchair and only sit when there are no carts to hang on to. I have broken my leg fallen thru a window and other numerous falls to mention at home………..not ready to sit yet. I am 47 and TIRED!! I pray you get your life back on line the way you want it but sometmes God has different ideas, don`t stop moving Amanda! `I`ll check back byebye
porchsitter said,
September 12, 2006 at 8:52 pm
Hi Amanda,
I use a wheel chair or crutches because of polio, which I got when I was six. I’m sorry about your disability, but you are blessed with a wonderful faith. What a treasure! God helps us through every disappointment, every tragedy, every pain in our lives. A disability is hard work, but if I had to trade my faith to be able bodied, I’d stay just the way I am. Don’t every let it get to you, our God is a mighty God and He has your name written in the palm of his hand. He loves you so much and even if you feel some day that He’s not there, remember what you wrote in your blog. Face it Honey, the Bible is just what you said it was a book of love letters.
Prayers and blessings,
Barbara
deargod said,
January 10, 2007 at 3:24 pm
You are so right, Porchsitter. I wouldn’t trady the faith GOD has blessed me with for even a “perfect” body. I think GOD gives some of us problems to deal with such as our handicaps as stepping stones to get us to a higher faith but it is our choice whether to use it or not. I’m using mine and I pray that you continue to use yours as well. GOD bless you and yours and keep in touch.
deargod said,
January 10, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Wow! Forty-seven with FA and still walking, that is a great accomplishment! I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply but here I am now. Through the years I have learned the hard way that when they say use it or lose it, with FA they mean it! Don’t stop pushing on b/c when you give up with this disease that is when it gets you. How old are the others in your family with FA?
Hope (that really is my name) said,
February 7, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Dear Amanda,
I am 11 and in 6th grade. Well anyways, I always just want to cry whenever I see someone with a disability it hurts me so to know that I can do cartwheels and jump around and they may never get to sometimes I want to ask God to give me that disability and take it away from them. I do not have a disability but I know that God has a great plan for your life so keep hangin on whenever you feel hopeless,
frustrated or on the verge of tears remember God loves you and is always there to hold you in His arms! Thats what I did when I lost my brother, Jesse,14 years old in a car accident I still cry about it but its in God’s hands now!!
Well I had better get going
I will pray that God uses you greatly and that you continue to grow in Gods great love! God bless!
Hope
You are a great person!!
Doug said,
March 2, 2007 at 7:13 am
Good morning Amanda, I was reading some blogs/comments this morning and found myself reading several of your entries…you are the same age as one of my girls. (26,25,20, and18 yr old son)……I am speechless honestly…I also write to process things….keep writing! Sincerely, Douglas M. ps I like the music…would like to figgure out how to add that to my blog sometime …just don’t have the time to learn how right now.
Kate said,
March 21, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Have you sought for healing in nature? What life lessons have you been learning? May you grow better inside and out each day. Kate
ServantK said,
July 14, 2007 at 6:55 am
Forgive me Amanda, I posted another note and referred to you as Doreen.
I finally explored more and read about you. I will add you to my prayers.