I wanted to take an opportunity to share a post from Jennifer Rothschild. Jennifer is a nationally known author and speaker who has written 11 books, including the bestsellers Lessons I Learned in the Dark, Self Talk-Soul Talk. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show, The Learning Channel, Women of Faith and Extraordinary Women.
She is the founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events and womensministry.net. She and her husband, whom she affectionately calls “her very own Dr. Phil,” have 2 sons and a lovely daughter-in-law.
Jennifer has just released a new book, and let me say that I can relate to the topic… and I believe many others will, too! It’s called Invisible: How You Feel Is Not Who You Are.
As I read Jennifer’s selection, I.wanted to shout “Amen Sister!”. I too have had moments of wanting to be invisible. Then I read “about Jennifer” and I was stopped in my tracks. Amazed that she has been blind since 16! I then re read her passage with my new knowledge. My “Amen sister” was.a little more subdued and with more awe. What an amazing woman and mother!
Nancy, yes, I felt the same way, too! Thanks for posting!
Yes. I feel invisible and alone when I live my “Groundhog Day” life With my son with autism. I feel unnoticed and unappreciated. I don’t know if that’s autism-or just normal life? But I always look for some encouragement anywhere I can find it.
Lauren, I think it’s a little of both? It’s normal, but I can relate to the “Groundhog Day” characteristic of living as an autism mom. He sees you, Lauren. Your work with your son does not go unnoticed.
Don’t give up, Lauren (I won’t either.. 🙂 ) http://biblehub.com/galatians/6-9.htm
Kelly
My children are 23 and 20. I remember those days all too well. These days, we live on a small ranch. We have 16 sheep, 1 llama, 3 emu, lots of chicken, 3 ducks, 1 rabbit and 8 dogs. Some days, I wish that I was back in the days of young children!
I’m counting 24 animals… right? Wow! Every day must be a great adventure on your ranch. Thanks for writing! : -)
I actually ran away from home once I am ashamed to say. Widowed at a young age with two children, one to be born eight days later. Oh, the children were older and able to take care of themselves for 24 hours by the time this happened. Satan kept telling me I could not raise three children alone. I found he is a liar and that God had already given me everything I needed for the job He had brought to me. There was no internet, no close family. So thankful you are reaching out moms of all ages. I have someone in mind for the book.
Philippians 4:6-8 (NKJV)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
You have an amazing testimony, Sharon. I am so glad that you proved him wrong!