Thread by @SayItEllieB, I have something to say & share for those who follow me [...]

I have something to say & share for those who follow me due to my overcoming testimony & deep faith. It is a long thread but for those wanting hope prayerfully this story blesses you. Pass it along. E
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1972, I was 8 years old. I had already lived abuse. It was already a terrible year as my parents volatile divorce ensued. My mom was now a ‘scandalous’ divorceé according to nosy neighbors. My hero mom who married at 16 had to figure out how to raise 3 kids on waitress tips.
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That summer, I contracted a virus. And this virus developed into an infection in my brain — encephalitis. For a very long time, after weeks in the hospital, I lay paralyzed in a bed. My mom worked three jobs and suffered tremendous stress. My Nana was my main caregiver.
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For a large chunk of time, I was alone. And the pain was horrific. The doctors really had no treatment plan as they hadn’t seen a case like mine recover -in that era. It was during this time I met Jesus. Literally met Him. It was a presence that sat on my bed & shared Truth.
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I didn’t understand all I was shown. But I knew it was about the world & ultimate fight between good & evil: the despair, destruction & depravity. I vividly remember Him sharing my future with children & elders. I remember being both burdened and blessed with this knowing.
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It was a long battle learning to walk again: relearning motor skills like writing & moving my feet properly. It was a time in a wheelchair watching people turn from this scary child, not opening doors for my sweet mom. I learned to see the world from people’s truth & fears.
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The consequences to my brain had not been known: depression & a total change in personality. For years, I struggled deeply. While my outer self grew to a warrior spirit, my inner self was in agony. It was decades before I learned to close off the harm I saw around me.
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While I excelled in school as a leader, not many people knew the life of destruction I began living. Student body president with scholarships became the reckless partier. Suicidal thoughts were prevalent & self-medicating nearly destroyed me.
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Today, I get how in 1986, I ended up addicted to a vicious drug living on streets of Compton. I also see a young woman who spent much of her time trying to rescue trafficked women fully knowing she would reap violence in return. Believe it or not: the streets taught me faith.
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After I was rescued, I went to school to become an addiction specialist. 34-years, I’ve told the story of those I left behind. Recovery from addiction, ptsd & trauma led me to become a warrior w/fearless faith. Today, Jesus sits at the foot of my bed showing me the world.
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I have spent decades rescuing trafficked kids. And just a year+ holding hands of America’s greatest generation as they transition. I’m a most blessed woman: a job, a new little condo, many adopta-kids/kids, & 5 grandkids. The physical struggles I face DON’T stress me one bit.
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Why am I sharing this? I truly have seen most everything. I have heard the voice of God. And, I have been rescued time and again by His grace. I am seeing the ramped-up fear of the world. I see the devil happily at work. And, I believe we each have to make a decision.
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I have zero fear that rules over me. I have peace & a joy beyond human capability. When I was 8, Jesus showed me my calling. And, today, I am living it. It is real but it is NOT of this world. I write this today to offer hope & a kick in the backside. Get busy. Let’s GO!
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A final share. I wrote this when I was 16. I was suicidal and begging for God to please help me not to just overcome but to become MIGHTY in my work for Him.
Be blessed today. Know that He loves you & wants to care for you.

EllieB #itisallgreat #prayup

A final share. I wrote this when I was 16. I was suicidal and begging for God to please help me not to just overcome but to become MIGHTY in my work for Him. Be blessed today. Know that He loves you & wants to care for you. EllieB #itisallgreat #prayup

Let the angels tell you why.
If you believe.
If you believe, you will see Me in the sky..
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(Fren @ThomasDiLeva songwriter/vocals)

Someday maybe this film will go back into production. In the meantime, I will continue walking in the light of God .. a faithwalk of zero fear & full truth. E

Thread continued May 1 2020
After my world imploded: https://twitter.com/SayItEllieB/status/1255264638293467138?s=20

https://twitter.com/SayItEllieB/status/1255264638293467138?s=20

So how will 56yo grandma of 5 w/multiple sclerosis & rare bone disease manage new reality of unemployed & physically unwell in an era of surreal? We are going to find out in My FaithWalk. #SayIt #EllieB https://twitter.com/SayItEllieB/status/1256258160374890498?s=20