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402In A Stroke of Love</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/special-needs/" rel="category tag">Special Needs</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/two-years/" rel="bookmark">Two Years</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2025-05-11T08:00:00-04:00">May 11, 2025</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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411<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It has been 2 years since I left you in that new room, new home, with strangers&#8230;</p>
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415<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I had fought for you to be there; I had cried and had bouts of anger as I fought for this place.</p>
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419<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I left your dad and your brothers for you to live away from me, I lived in the desert in an RV for you.</p>
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423<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You wanted to move to the desert; you wanted to be independent.</p>
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427<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was exhausted from your care, and my head was done with caregiving, but what about my heart?</p>
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431<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My heart was torn &#8211;  it was split &#8211; if I move you away from me does that mean I don&#8217;t care?</p>
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435<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was so done taking care of your diabetes, I was tired of the schedule, the responsibility.</p>
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439<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But you are my firstborn, I fought for you for 25 years.</p>
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443<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Guilt, guilt, guilt.</p>
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447<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It loomed large over me, but I HAD to let you go. I had to get a break; I had to find myself again.</p>
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451<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> You needed someone else to push you, care for you and provide for your needs.</p>
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455<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I reflect on two years&#8230; I see growth in you; I see more independence for you.</p>
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459<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I see growth in me, I see hope in me, I see healing in me.</p>
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463<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The journey with you, my son, has been beautiful and oh so hard. I would do it again. I have learned so much from you.</p>
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467<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I still feel that guilt, oh so small&#8230; but I know God has been with us both in these last 2 years.</p>
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471<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;You are my firstborn, my son, my hope, and because of you and our journey, I can share hope and healing with others.</p>
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475<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I love you Bryson.</p>
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493<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That Thursday morning in September started like any other—until it didn’t. I went to wake up Bryson, my 7-year-old, for school, and right away, something felt off. He wasn’t his usual self, and though his vocabulary was still limited, he didn’t need words to show it. He slowly climbed out of bed and headed to the bathroom, and when he returned, he suddenly threw up on his bedroom floor. Bryson rarely got sick like this; in fact, vomiting wasn’t something he’d ever really dealt with. The boy had endured so much in his short life, but this was new.</p>
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497<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the day wore on, he stayed curled up on the couch, refusing to eat or drink. I watched him growing weaker, knowing deep down that something wasn’t right but hoping it might be just a passing flu bug. When the night came, he still hadn’t improved, and I lay on the couch beside him, listening to his 
497shallow breathing. Early Friday morning, I gently encouraged him to try and get up to go to the bathroom, but he refused. I knew then it was time to act.</p>
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501<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With my mom’s help to watch my other boys, I called the doctor and was told to bring him in immediately. We managed to get Bryson into the car and headed straight to the doctor. I don’t remember much about the appointment itself, but one exchange has stayed with me. As I was listing Bryson’s symptoms, the doctor said, “I don’t think it’s appendicitis; he’s not in enough pain.” I was taken aback. We’d always known Bryson had a high pain threshold, which was both a blessing and a curse, but in that moment, I realized how much he must be suffering without being able to express it.</p>
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505<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When the doctor suggested we wait, I knew I couldn’t just sit by and watch. I insisted we do further testing. After some reluctance, the doctor finally agreed to an X-ray. And sure enough, as soon as the images were reviewed, everything changed. They rushed Bryson to be admitted, and he was prepped for surgery. His appendix was on the verge of bursting.</p>
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509<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That night, Bryson underwent emergency surgery. I can’t help but think of the “what ifs.” What if I hadn’t pushed for that extra test? What if I’d simply accepted the doctor’s initial assessment? It was a stark reminder of something I’d believed all along but had been cemented through this experience: as mothers, we know. We carry an intuition that goes beyond words or reason—a deep, fierce knowing that demands we listen, no matter what anyone else says.</p>
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522    <span class="cat-links"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/books/" rel="category tag">Books</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/encouragement-2/" rel="category tag">Encouragement</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/family/" rel="category tag">Family</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/in-a-stroke-of-love/" rel="category tag">In A Stroke of Love</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/memoir/" rel="category tag">Memoir</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/special-needs/" rel="category tag">Special Needs</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/stress-and-anxiety/" rel="category tag">Stress and Anxiety</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/the-unboxing-moment/" rel="bookmark">The Unboxing Moment</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2024-09-18T15:39:59-04:00">September 18, 2024</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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527<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It just happened friends, my author copies of my book In a Stroke of Love arrived at my house this afternoon.  It has left me with little words and big emotions.  </p>
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541<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To hold it in my hands is an insane feeling.  I have been reading books since I was young and to see my name and flip through the pages and see my words, is a feeling I can&#8217;t describe.  </p>
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545<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I want to give a shout out to Justin from Advent Design LLC for updating my website.  Also, to Jessi from J. Marie Photography for the photos for my social media accounts. </p>
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549<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for subscribing, I know some of you do not have social media and I will be sending updates through email as often as I can.  You can find me on Facebook and Instagram if you have social media.  </p>
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553<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you haven&#8217;t already, preorder my book, the link is on my site.  Also, I invite you to join my launch team. The link is also on my website.  To get my book into more hands, I need you, my subscribers, to purchase and share the word.  </p>
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557<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for all of your support during my time in the desert moving Bryson and during the writing process. I believe the best is yet to come.  My biggest thanks is to my Heavenly Father, only through Him this book is in my hands today. </p>
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566    <span class="cat-links"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/books/" rel="category tag">Books</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/encouragement-2/" rel="category tag">Encouragement</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/family/" rel="category tag">Family</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/memoir/" rel="category tag">Memoir</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/special-needs/" rel="category tag">Special Needs</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/a-dream-16-years-in-the-making/" rel="bookmark">A Dream 16 Years in the Making</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2024-09-07T09:00:40-04:00">September 7, 2024</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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571<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dear friends and supporters,</p>
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575<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Your unwavering support during Bryson&#8217;s transition to Arizona and throughout my writing journey has been invaluable. Today, I&#8217;m thrilled to share some exciting news that&#8217;s been 16 years in the making.</p>
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579<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last Thursday, I received an email that brought tears to my eyes: my book, &#8220;In a Stroke of Love,&#8221; will be released on October 15, 2024. What began as a God-given moment 16 years ago is finally ready to be birthed into the world.</p>
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587<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The writing process has been challenging and humbling, but above all, healing. I&#8217;ve learned so much about myself and forged new friendships with fellow authors in my cohort. Now, as I transition from writing to publishing, I&#8217;m discovering that bringing a book into the world is its own adventure.</p>
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591<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yesterday, I experienced a surreal moment: I searched for &#8220;In a Stroke of Love by Lisa J Plett&#8221; on Amazon, and there it was – my book, available for pre-order! After years of purchasing books on Amazon, seeing my own listed feels like a dream come true.</p>
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595<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As with all of life&#8217;s journeys, this one also requires a village. You, my subscribers and friends, have cheered me on every step of the way, and I&#8217;m profoundly grateful. To help navigate the marketing process, I&#8217;ve enlisted the expertise of Sarah, a book launch manager.</p>
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613<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Your continued support means the world to me.</p>
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617<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With heartfelt gratitude,</p>
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621<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;Lisa</p>
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630    <span class="cat-links"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/books/" rel="category tag">Books</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/encouragement-2/" rel="category tag">Encouragement</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/family/" rel="category tag">Family</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/special-needs/" rel="category tag">Special Needs</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/final/" rel="bookmark">FINAL</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2024-07-18T14:15:32-04:00">July 18, 2024</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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635<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I wanted my subscribers to be the first to know&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
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639<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I submitted my FINAL MANUSCRIPT to my publisher this morning!  It is now out of my hands and into theirs to get it formatted and ready for publishing.  Sorry I have been so silent the last few months, but I have been doing a lot of processing.  If everything stays on target estimated release date is mid October.</p>
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643<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks for all of your encouragement.  I will be posting more on my social media accounts over the next months to get the word out about it.  </p>
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652    <span class="cat-links"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/adoption/" rel="category tag">Adoption</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/books/" rel="category tag">Books</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/desert-living/" rel="category tag">Desert Living</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/encouragement-2/" rel="category tag">Encouragement</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/family/" rel="category tag">Family</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/health/" rel="category tag">Health</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/lyme-disease/" rel="category tag">Lyme Disease</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/memoir/" rel="category tag">Memoir</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/blessings/" rel="bookmark">Blessings</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2024-05-08T09:28:19-04:00">May 8, 2024</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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661<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I sit here at my computer gazing out at the sunshine dancing off the evergreen trees in my backyard.&nbsp; I’m grateful for the sunshine.&nbsp; Life has been full of many blessings over the last month since I have written here.&nbsp;</p>
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665<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My intentions to write have been good, but actions haven’t followed through.</p>
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669<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I feel like I have a lot to share with you. Yesterday afternoon I had planned to write my next blog, but life took a turn.  Stevan was involved in a car accident.  I got the call from Brad at 2 pm while having lunch with a dear friend.  I had just told her in our 
669conversation over lunch, that life has been going so well, my brain is telling me, “When will the next shoe drop?”</p>
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673<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I listened to Brad on the phone, he gave me brief details, and I hurried up and headed for the hospital.&nbsp; I’m not going to get into the weeds of the accident here, but I learned more about myself through this experience.</p>
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677<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stevan’s angels were protecting him, he walked away from the crash, with a mild concussion and a few cuts.&nbsp; I know he will be extremely sore for a few days. &nbsp;My immediate fear yesterday was if this accident would trigger his trauma that he has suffered from his time in Jamaica.&nbsp; The answer is YES it did, but though my fears were accurate, last night once he arrived home, I saw a transformation in him, and my heart smiled.&nbsp; Evidence of his growth and healing!</p>
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681<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I sat in the ER room yesterday while he was down for a CT scan, I thought of my plans to write my blog and tell you all the good and exciting things that have been going on in my life, but here I sat in the ER. &nbsp;Thoughts of “why God” passed through and in the past those thoughts wouldn’t have passed they would have lingered and spiraled and sent me crashing. But this time they PASSED THROUGH” Evidence of my growth and healing!</p>
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684
685<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;I can testify today about all the blessings in my life:</p>
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689<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stevan’s accident though scary, frustrating, and painful physically and emotionally – HE IS GOOD</p>
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693<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kaden graduated from college at IWU on April 27! I am proud of his determination and courage. Those who have followed my blog know of his battle with Lyme Disease.&nbsp; He is 85% better, and we are continuing to seek ways to help him reach 100% &#8211; HE IS GOOD</p>
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697<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson is doing well in Arizona. He got to travel with his ADH family to New Mexico for vacation last week.&nbsp; We are finally working with vocational rehab about a job, but the process is as slow as a snail. Life isn’t perfect for him but – HE IS GOOD</p>
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701<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tyrell and Kaden both got engaged in the past 5 months, super excited to welcome their ladies into our family, one wedding in September of this year and the other next May – WEDDINGS ARE GOOD</p>
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705<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last week we received all the money back that we paid from May – September 2023 to the Arizona Government during the time that they had denied Bryson’s services for his ADH home.&nbsp; We didn’t receive any apology or admittance of wrongdoing, but seeing that money in my checking account – GOD IS GOOD</p>
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709<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On Monday, Bryson’s legal guardianship transfer to Arizona was complete – GOD IS GOOD</p>
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713<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Finally… my book!</p>
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717<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I received my book back from my editor a week and a half ago.&nbsp; I have been diligently working on all the edits.&nbsp; There were many edits, but her kind words “Excellent work on this!” helped me navigate through each one.&nbsp; My editor did an amazing job of helping me see where I needed to clarify more and dig deeper into my emotions to help convey my story to the reader.&nbsp; Monday, I spent 11 ½ hours at the computer and I am almost done with the edits.&nbsp; Next step is to submit my manuscript to a copy editor. &#8211; GOD IS GOOD</p>
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721<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Writing this book has been therapeutic for me.&nbsp; As I have journeyed through the past 26 years, I have seen the evidence of my GROWTH AND HEALING! I’m excited to share it with all of you but I’m anxious and scared too. I’ve opened myself up to share ALL of me with you.&nbsp; In doing this, my hope that someone will read it and be able to find GROWTH AND HEALING for themselves.</p>
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725<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the next few weeks, I will have a better idea when the book will be published.&nbsp; I’ll let you know.</p>
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729<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I AM SO BLESSED! GOD IS GOOD!&nbsp;</p>
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738    <span class="cat-links"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/encouragement-2/" rel="category tag">Encouragement</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/family/" rel="category tag">Family</a>, <a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/category/marriage/" rel="category tag">Marriage</a></span><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.lisajplett.com/30-years/" rel="bookmark">30 Years</a></h2><div class="entry-meta"><span class="posted-on post-meta">Posted on <time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2024-04-04T15:44:04-04:00">April 4, 2024</time></span></div>    </header><!-- .entry-header -->
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747<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This week Brad and I celebrated our 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary!  The evening was spent sitting on the couch watching Cubs baseball.  The comfort of the couch felt good compared to the cold, windy spring Indiana weather.</p>
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751<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;We have been privileged to have traveled this winter and chalked up those travels as our celebration.&nbsp;</p>
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755<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel old… so does my aches and pains!</p>
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759<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel grateful….&nbsp; My mom and dad only got to celebrate 28 years before he passed.</p>
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763<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel humbled… God has blessed us with family, opportunities, and incredible adventures.</p>
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767<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage makes me feel loved….&nbsp; Receiving a text message from Brad “30 years later she proves again I made a good choice!!! I love you.”</p>
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771<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has been hard work, many sacrifices and compromises.</p>
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775<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has had its share of broken promises and disagreements.</p>
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779<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years of marriage has had its share of joyful and incredible moments!</p>
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783<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In those 30 years, there were many a dark year, many times when we didn’t like each other, but I never doubted our love for each other.</p>
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787<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years since the ceremony that wasn’t perfect, the pastor forgot a page with part of our vows.</p>
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791<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 years in and we are embracing a new season of life, boys living away from us, finding love of their own.&nbsp; It’s exciting and hard, as transitions can be.</p>
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795<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m grateful for Brad and his patience, kindness, forgiveness that he has extended to me many times.</p>
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799I know that he wanted to get off the roller coaster ride of my emotions and hormones, but instead he buckled in and held on tight. &nbsp;The steady part of our marriage, ready to pick me up off the floor and hold me tight.&nbsp;</p>
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803<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m grateful for God to have given us each other, this marriage of two countries, two personalities, two individuals – tied together in a cord of three, with God the source of hope, the ultimate meaning of love!</p>
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807<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s do 30 more!</p>
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825<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My fingers are tired, my mind is exhausted, my heart is relieved.</p>
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829<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Today I submitted the first draft of In a Stroke of Love to my editor.</strong></p>
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833<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All 49,354 words that I have poured over, rewritten, agonized over I released into the electronic air to arrive at the desk of my editor, Abby.&nbsp; The timeline is for Abby to take one month to review, edit and return to me.</p>
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837<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Leo and Gus, my cats, have been my constant companions and distractions through this process!</p>
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841<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am grateful for everyone who has encouraged me on this writing journey.</p>
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845<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;I signed my book contract on May 22, 2023.</p>
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849<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;I officially started writing this manuscript in October 2023.</p>
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853<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;It has not been an easy task.</p>
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857<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There were times when I read various chapters and thought to myself “this is good!” Then there were times I read it and thought it is all a waste.&nbsp;</p>
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861<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I believe that God called me to this 15 years ago and the timing is right now to deliver my story. &nbsp;Truthfully, I am nervous and scared about the vulnerability that I share in these pages.</p>
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865<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The completed work, Lord willing, will be out by November or December of this year.&nbsp;</p>
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869<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now is my time to rest, rest from words and reliving memories! Submitting this manuscript is an incredible feat and I can’t believe I am at this stage.&nbsp;</p>
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873<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My plans for today &#8211; ICE CREAM!!</p>
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887<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It was early winter of 2016, I had been heading into a deep dive of depression following Steven coming home. &nbsp;Bryson had been asking for a long time for a dog, and he had an infatuation with Pomskies. &nbsp;One afternoon, Bryson approached me “mom I found some pomsky puppies for sale.” I of course stopped and looked at the link through Facebook.&nbsp; They were adorable. &nbsp;Heading into winter it was not the best time to sell puppies and they were offering them at a discounted price.&nbsp; Pomskies, at that time, were a high price item.</p>
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895<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;I knew I was in trouble….I knew I should not go….&nbsp; but I needed a diversion I needed something else to think about except the hard that my life was handing me.&nbsp; I made a phone call, an appointment and soon Bryson and I were on our way.&nbsp; We traversed into the backroads of &nbsp;Amish County until we arrived at the Amish farm.</p>
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899<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We approached the large white house, knocking on the door to their washroom.&nbsp; We were greeted by a mom and numerous young kids, as well as five Pomsky puppies.&nbsp; The puppies greeted us wagging their tails and looking for affection.&nbsp; Bryson and I engaged with the puppies, petting them, and taking turns holding them.&nbsp; I knew from that moment, it was over, I would be going home with a puppy!</p>
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907<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brad rolled his eyes at me when I told him when we returned home that we found THE ONE! I went through all the reasons this would work… Bryson would help pay for him….&nbsp; Bryson had always wanted one, how can we tell him no, we tell him no so often… maybe this dog could be Bryson’s companion and learn how to detect his low blood sugars. &nbsp;I thought of every probable reason to make it feel like Bryson needed a puppy and that&#8217;s exactly what happened a week later.</p>
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915<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson and I went to the Amish farmhouse and brought our puppy home, we named him Rizzo after Bryson’s favorite Chicago Cub’s baseball player.&nbsp; He fast became a loved member of our family. Rizzo became my distraction and filled my time as I battled depression.</p>
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923<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fast forward to 2022 we had decided that Bryson and I were going on an adventure to Arizona to move him there.  We knew that bringing Rizzo along was not an idea that would work, the heat, the RV living and not knowing the dog situation with the family that he would be placed in.</p>
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927<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryson was sad, it was a difficult time for him.  Rizzo wasn’t happy with our move either.  I had been his primary caregiver and I left him, abandoned him for months on end.  Brad and Ty tolerated him and his bad behaviors.  We spent lots of money with the dog sitter as Brad traveled back and forth.  We talked about finding a new home for Rizzo, Bryson was angry and told us we didn&#8217;t have the right to rehome him.  But we knew that we were not giving Rizzo what he needed.</p>
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939<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the summer of 2023 after I had returned home from placing Bryson in his new home, we found an amazing home for Rizzo.&nbsp; Last week I received pictures of Rizzo.&nbsp; He is living in Arkansas, he has five other dog companions, 2 cat companions, a gigantic, fenced backyard to play in, also he has a little boy who loves him.&nbsp; Rizzo is living his best life!</p>
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943<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I was thinking about Rizzo and his situation, the correlation to Bryson came to mind.  It was exceedingly difficult to decide to move Bryson to Arizona and to let him go live with another family.  But this past week, seeing pictures of him on vacation with his new family, birthday, and Special Olympics pictures, I know that Bryson is also living his best life!</p>
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951<p class="has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Even when the road ahead seems hard and doesn&#8217;t seem right….                                                     stepping out in faith and moving on can bring the best that&#8217;s yet to come!</strong></p>
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965<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Happy Friday afternoon, I am so grateful right now that as I sit here writing this post, the sun is shining in my office window.  Seeing the sun in northern Indiana in the winter months is rare.  </p>
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969<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you to all who subscribed to my website.  In doing this, you will get my latest blog posts and updates on my book directly to your email.  The contract that I received from Hope*Books includes way more than just the opportunity to publish my book, but additional resources to help with publicity and marketing.  I am grateful they provide these resources because those parts are quite foreign to me.  </p>
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973<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now for the news of the day, who are the winners of a signed copy of my book In a Stroke of Love when it is released.  I used ChatGPT to randomly draw 2 names.</p>
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977<p class="wp-block-paragraph">DRUMROLL&#8230;&#8230; Winners are Rhonda Yutzy and Daniel Pierce.  Congratulations!  </p>
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