Charity Andrews
Wife, Mom, Writer, Jesus Lover
Tag: pain
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A very personal story
I barely know where to begin. The last few years have been a whirlwind of events. Four years ago, God called us to bring a teenager into our home and pursue adoption. After disappointment after disappointment, we found our precious son. The was almost 2 years ago. As many of you know, he came to…
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As Waters Gone By
by Cynthia Ruchti A story of pain, sorrow, healing, love and cleansing. Emmalyn moves to a small town so she can pick up the pieces of her life. Well, so she can pick up the pieces of what’s left of her life. Her husband is in prison and due to be released soon. Can their…
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The Thorn Bearer
by Pepper D. Basham I don’t even know where to begin. I have never read a novel that tackles such a difficult subject with as much clarity, truth, and passion. Sexual abuse is something that over 50% of women have suffered with at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, when it happens, it makes the…
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Last Words of Jesus
by Stu Epperson, Jr. I have never really thought too deeply into the last few phrases that Jesus spoke before his death on the cross. In this book, Stu details the words and their meanings. He shows us why they were so significant. Jesus never did anything that was of no significance. So, what are…
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Life as it is.
A lot of you know that I suffer from Ehlers-Danlos. For many years, we didn’t know what it was. I was told I had Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a host of other things. “Yoga” they said. “Swimming” I was told. So for 20 years I listened. Ehlers-Danlos is easily explained. Your ligaments are what…
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2 Week Break? Yes, Please!
You may (or may not) have noticed that I have been on a bit of a sabbatical. I needed a couple of weeks of to deal with my ongoing health issues and try to relax. So, social media was first on my list to go. To get caught up, we’ve had a busy 14 days…
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Adoption Process = RIP MY HAIR OUT
It is unbelievable that we have been in this process for over two years now. How many people want teenage, sibling brothers?! How hard could it possibly be??? Daily, my mind is blown. Hourly, my heart is broken. I honestly don’t know how God is sustaining me through all of this. I feel like my…
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