WELCOME
Have you felt invisible? Have you felt that people walk by without seeing you, the real you? Do they see your disability but not you as a person? Maybe you are a caregiver who is discouraged and exhausted. You may feel that you are the only one who sees your loved one. You may be trying to rebuild your life after a setback and feel alone and unheard. Maybe you "just" live with depression and suffer in silence, having people tell you to snap out of it. I want you to know your voice is welcome here.
WHO AM I TO WRITE A BLOG
I went to a Christian writer's conference this weekend where we talked about being online missionaries through blogging. I immediately said, "I can't write a blog." My friend reminded me that a year and a half ago I said I couldn't write a book, and I did that. I committed to being an online missionary. My mission field, rather than people in foreign lands, are people who are disabled, disenfranchised and ignored.
I personally struggle with depression and anxiety. I have family members who are dealing with epilepsy, bipolar disorder, Multiple sclerosis, ADHD and cerebral palsy. My loved ones live with blindness, deafness, schizophrenia and chronic illness. For several years I have worked with elderly and disabled individuals. In short, I can write this blog about unseen people because I have been one, lived with some and loved several.
WHAT TO EXPECT
My plan is to have one post a week that I write and one post from a guest blogger. These guests include
A nurse who has worked with a variety of people with these issues
A teacher dedicated to encouraging people who are rebuilding their lives
A person with cerebral palsy who is an overcomer
A woman with post polio syndrome who has a ministry encourage people by phone and e-mail
A pastor who leads a growing church from his wheelchair
Each post will have scripture, a reading, a prayer and a feedback question. I encourage you to repond to the questions because your opinion is valuable to others.
For today I will leave you with the verse Hebrews 13:6. I will never leave you or forsake you.
