God's Individual(s) Plan

God uses Scripture as one way to personally communicate to us. The Word is living and breathing. The same verse that did not jump out and speak to me a year ago may bring me a divine revelation today. One of the many benefits of having an overall understanding of the Bible is being acquainted with the Author. Knowing God allows us the privilege and responsibility of anticipating His ways. We know God is Love, God is just, God will never leave us nor forsake us. Additionally, having an intimate relationship with Jesus creates a closeness where you share understandings from the past, including lessons He has taught and trials He had brought you through. Times He picked you up and brushed you off when no one else was there. Sure, He uses individuals to help accomplish His plan. He has built us for community.  Still, He calls us to trust in Him, not in man. You may not understand why I do what I do... and that's okay. I am following Jesus. The path He has for me is unlike the path He has for you. I follow Him as He quips me with knowledge and understanding.

Aging with Cerebral Palsy

Since I am part of the first major generation of adults with Cerebral Palsy, I want to share my experiences. It's 4am so this will be brief. At about age 35, I started falling, had trouble opening jars and trouble with fine movements. My legs started shaking while sedentary.

I'm now 47, as I said, awake at 4am because my legs ache. Ibuprofen helps a lot. I can't walk in sand anymore.

Granted, my activity level has been increasing as I have been mentally feeling better, or shall I say psychologically since my short term memory is bad. I forget fighting with friends, and then wonder why they stop calling me. Also, when in extreme situations, I forget where I am. This happened on the way to an obgyn appointment because of past sexual abuse. I couldn't remember what city I was in, or where I was going.

I'm having an MRI next month and will keep you informed.

Sheltered Workshops

Sheltered Workshops Get Reprieve

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/03/24/sheltered-workshops-get-reprieve/23495/

** MY OPINION - THIS IS APPALLING! SHELTERED WORKSHOPS ARE BARBARIC!

Trump Pulls Bill

I needed today to give me hope. Maybe there are enough people who agree with us.  My asthma inhaler is over $100 mth. so I do without it. I am on 5 medications. And haven't been able to update my glasses in 3 years, never mind the dentist. Cerebral Palsy ages my body much faster the older I get. My memory is deteriorating quickly. I walk from my bedroom to the kitchen to get my dollar store reading glasses,  and misplace my glasses coming back from the kitchen!

We must continue to fight for healthcare,  including mental health issues.

Shine for Jesus

What truly matters.

Rough Day

Attended Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol.  Mentally and physically exhausted so I can't really think right now.

No one is free to talk about my day with....God told me, "I am always free for you, Shelly... and I hate being your last option." So I will be out of communication until further notice. Big decisions to make.

Supreme Court Concerns

Supreme Court Nominee’s Rulings On ADA, IDEA Have Advocates Worried  Article here