A very warm welcome; I'm so delighted you came for a visit to Redeeming Joy!

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My desire is that through sharing my experiences you feel comforted, encouraged, and deeply loved by God. I hope you give yourself full permission to dance among the wildflowers of His profound love and grace and to allow your heart to unfold like a flower before Him.

 

The unfolding of my own heart began 51 years ago. As an eight-year-old girl kneeling beside my bed, hands clasped and heart ready, I invited the King of Glory into my broken heart. That day was a game-changer and by far the best decision I ever made. Little did I know how in my life I would suffer sexual abuse that would erode my trust, self-worth, and ability to love as God intended. As a result, I struggled deeply with pounding storms of shame. That brokenness forged a path leading to divorce, an eating disorder, intense fears, and crippling panic attacks.

 

But we serve a God who can right wrongs, bring beauty from ashes, and fill us with joy through His redemption.

 

Today I joyfully write to you as a blessed wife, mother, and grandma. I am deeply grateful for the love of family and friends who continue to love me in spite of all my messes and the love of God which transforms them into miracles.

 

Beloved daughter you belong among the wildflowers.

 

"Like wildflowers you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people though you never would." E.V

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"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.” Matthew 6 :30-34 MSG