My guest today is Author Jenness Walker who will share her co-author's tragedies (yes, not just one) and how she copes. Do you think she's right?
"The first time I handed my one-sheet outline for Bliss to an editor, the first comment I received was not on the story. Instead it was something like, “Your co-author really lived through a plane crash?” Yes. Into a soybean field in Santa Claus, GA. Not to mention surviving multiple accidents with cars (including falling out of one), having her house burn down, and finding the willpower to leave what was basically a cult, even if it might cost Tracy her relationship with some family members.
Part of being a strong woman, I believe, is taking the tragedies that come into your life and instead of despairing, allowing them to draw you closer to Christ. To lean on Him to find your strength. Tracy does that every day, while raising a special needs child, dealing with unfair criticism, and facing the many other trials that come her way. She also manages to find the humor in each circumstance. This quality in Tracy comes out in our work—humor, mixed in with learning more about God and finding Him during life’s journey, no matter where it may take you.
I’m honored to co-author with Tracy for so many reasons, a big one being that I have had the chance to get to know her better. Of course, it’s also handy to keep her around since I only need her bio to catch an editor’s attention."-- J
Do you agree with Jenness about what she believes about strength? Why do we have tragedies? Have you ever felt true despair?--Lyn
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In answer to your question "Have you ever felt despair?", the answer is yes!!! When my son Alex died, I wanted to die, too. I did not want to live in a world without him. I was so sad my first thought on waking each morning was "Why am I still here?" I had to go to my Bible to find comfort and little by little God led me through that dark valley of sorrow and brought me back out into the light of His joy. I kept crying out to Him because I am a believer and I told Him that I did not want to mourn as one who had no hope because I knew Alex was safe with Him. It took years to overcome the sadness, but I know God was and is with me. I still think of Alex and I miss him everyday but I have the assurance from God that Alex is more alive than ever before and completely healed from his earthly afflictions. I know that Alex doesn't belong in the past...he is waiting for me in the future...I WILL see him again some glad day.
Margie, my heart goes out to you. I'm so thankful you had a son and so sorry he left you too soon.
Next month Patricia Hickman will be doing a series of guest blogs here. She lost a 17 year old daughter and I know one of her posts will address facing the holidays while grieving. You might have a friend who would benefit from her experience too.
Thanks for sharing your story. You are a strong woman and I thank God for you.
I am speechless. I knew that Jenness was writing something for this blog, but I did not know it was about me. Okay, so I am not really speechless...I am thinking of one of my favorite verses. The truth that is contained in its words are the reason that we can survive difficulty and come out stronger. "The moment we get tired waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside us helping us along. He does our praying in and for us, making prayers our of our wordless sighs and aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, and keeps us present before God. That's why we can be sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good." Romans 8 26-30 The Message
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