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Maria — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:45:36 -0000

Thanks so much for sharing your story and experiences. Have you had any challenges with your insurance companies? I have heard so many difficult issues people have faced. If you don't mind my asking, How do you pay for your nice condo, medical equipment and prescriptions, etc.? Does disability cover it? Are you burning through your savings? Family assistance? Just wondering and would appreciate any advice and suggestions you may have.

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Sarah-Anne — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:06:01 -0000

Sara, thank you for sharing your JOY. It is beautiful. Thank you.

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Robynn's Ravings — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:31:28 -0000

Just taking some time rnnneading back through some of your posts, Sara. Wow, is about all I can say. And this was three years ago. I know you have progressed even further with AS. Wish I could visit as often as I want and I'm dumbfounded that you are able to continue to do all you do. It speaks of your faith, our God, your determination, and pure stubborness (in a good way!). :) I know pains and problems can't be compared - your broken leg doesn't make my broken finger not hurt - but it sure does make me get out all my blessings, line them up in a row, name them every one, and pray that yours increase. As part of my promise to pray for you tonight, I'd thought I'd dig a little deeper into all you go through. With love and admiration for determining to keep on keeping on....

Robynn

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Carol Brown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:54:24 -0000

Dear Sara, I'm new to your blog, but I so get you. My difficulty is MS, which is also related to inflammation, and like you pretty much housebound. Our playgrounds may now be smaller than they once were, but they are still a playground and God is there everyday! I loved your Yancy quote about being here to be changed. I wouldn't choose disease as a change agent, but if that is what we are blessed with, I'm am sure it blesses the Father's heart when we respond to His choices for us with gratitude. I appreciate your writing. It's a comfort to meet someone of like mind, spirit and body! I'd like to share with you some writing I did, but this doesn't look like the place! Thanks for being so candid--it is refreshing. Blessings

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Scrappyjen — Sun, 15 May 2011 07:12:49 -0000

I'm another one that's come your way via (in)courage. Just wanted to say the first thing that struck me when I saw your daily meds (Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Night) was not "Whoa that's a lot of medications" but that they spell BLSN - Blessing. How richly he has blessed you and how richly he has blessed us in hearing the wisdom and encouragement that come from your heart.

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Autumnh24 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:27:57 -0000

I will take the comment left by coloradolady one step further and add that, sick or healthy, how blessed we would all be if we were able to adopt the mindset and healthy attitude/outlook you have.
I hope you realize that nobody should ever feel sorry for you, in fact some people should envy you for what you have in and have made of your life. You are a courageous, brave woman to share your life and thoughts with the world. Your writing is honest and beautiful and it might make me smile, it might make my cry, but I always leave your blog feeling SOMETHING. And that is the gift of a powerfully talented writer. I wouldn't argue that this disease may have robbed you of some of the talents/gifts you miss, but it has also appeared to strengthen and bring to the forefront some other amazing skills. How does it feel to inspire and strengthen the resolve of hundreds of people daily, you shoud know what an accomplishment that is in and of itself.
God Bless you and we will continue to share your journey vicariously, cheering for you from our individual homes scattered all over the globe.
-Autumn Heseltine

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Laura Parker — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:40:41 -0000

Just spent some time over here via Incourage, and what a testimony you are LIVING. What a daily choice of drinking the cup you've been handed.

Thanks for this glimpse into your daily life. I think it gives us all a better framework for where you are coming from, and it gives your voice even MORE power to know the grit behind the words you write.

Thanks for sharing Sara. Look forward to following more in future days.

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Ruth Ludwig — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:42:48 -0000

Awesome Sara....May God's peace be always in your heart.

Blessings

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Erica — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:39:21 -0000

after reading your blog and your posts to (in)courage - and follownig you on twitter! :) - i finally read your story. you have inspired me, to say the least... i will keep you and your amazing friends and family in my prayers. i hope you have a great day with your ADORABLE pup!

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Kelly_SufficientGrace — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:04:21 -0000

I am over from Angie Smith's blog, and I just wanted to say that I am astounded and inspired to read your words and see the attitude of your heart. The journey you have been asked to walk leaves me without words. I am both humbled and blessed as I read of your choice for an attitude of gratefulness as you face each day. You are beyond beautiful, and I'm beyond honored to have met you...

In His Grace,
Kelly Gerken
Sufficient Grace Ministries

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Brittany Wertz — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:35:29 -0000

Sara, you are one AMAZING lady! Seriously! You are an inspiration to me! Keep fighting the good fight, friend. You are phenomenal!

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Temitope — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:39:09 -0000

Am amazed at what you have been able to achieve. I pray that everyday God will strengthen you and give you the power to be a testimony. About the Loss of your Father, I pray that God's hands will hold you all in a big hug and comfort you everyday.

The Lord is your strength

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Kathie — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:26:07 -0000

What a beautiful insight into your life. Thank you so much for touching mine.

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peacewing — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:47:36 -0000

I have been in so much depression and despair, just tonite I told The Lord, I don't want to do it anymore, I don't want all the meds anymore...and He led me here, Someday when God is finished "streching me" I want o be like you, I want to embrace acceptance and I want to embrace what He has for me.Warm loving hugs from Vermont

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Darlene — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:54:56 -0000

I am truly humbled and inspired by your amazing faith and your uplifting spirit. Your strength is incredible and your talents endless!

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praiser57 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:49:32 -0000

Oh, what a wonderful gift you have and share! What I find the most amazing is that you find joy in where you are right now! Thank You for sharing, it is quite humbling and inspiring just the same. God Bless!

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gitz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:40:24 -0000

Appreciate all the thoughts and kind words...

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Ms. Fiddlesticks — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:31:03 -0000

As always thanks for sharing. I am thinking of you and I am sending you a gentle hug and smile. Keep your faith. God loves you and He is right beside you.
DF

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Sara — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:32:00 -0000

Thank you for sharing the details of your life.

Recent blog post: orphans in distress

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Mandy and Jack — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:18:00 -0000

Wow. What a wonderfully optimistic look into your difficult life. Thank you for sharing. It's hard for some of us to understand where others come from, especially when those others have chronic diseases (like my mom, who has MS). This glimpse helps me understand a little more about you and others who have chronic diseases. Thank you!!

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gritandglory.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:31:00 -0000

woah.

i feel speechless and like i just want to hug you. (does hugging hurt? i'd imagine it would...)

just know i admire you so much. i really respect you and your strong faith.

and my heart feels an overwhelming sense of love for you... overwhelming in the fact that we've known each other for "what? two seconds?" (you said something along those lines in my video. hee hee)

on a completely different note -- eleven pills at once? i still struggle to take two at a time. i have to do this crazy swishing, throw my head back routine even. i need some lessons.

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bransblahg — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:40:00 -0000

First time I read this I didn't comment, but I can comment now because we're twins right? ;-)

Love this post! So much. Love it even more now that I know you a bit better.

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Firefly Photo Jewelry — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:28:00 -0000

Sara, I found you thru Angie's site and just want to say how incredibly brave you are. I know you don't really have a choice ;) but your spirit is strong. Thank you for sharing your life, your struggles.

I think you are amazing...{and your dog's cute too ;) }

“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”
Henry van Dyke

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Dwight — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:58:00 -0000

Beloved Sara,
The world is a much richer place...because you live here...

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mandy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:39:00 -0000

I was gonna mention how much I loved your red vase, or that I am in great health and would still fear killing myself on one of those balls, or say something about swallowing 11 pills at once, or that I am lusting over your tub...

Then I read: "Most every gift I had, every talent I possessed, every freedom you can think of, I no longer have."

Speechless.