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Nancy

My Blog: A Potpourri of living life, paralyzed and confined to a bed, how I got this way, how I cope, and my perspectives. I am also a CSA, rape, and human trafficking survivor.

Some call me “Wildflower” because … I … survive … the sights that I see when I venture out, the joy of breathing fresh air, of reading and viewing for which I am grateful, yet I prefer my solace – Scorpio hidden in the universe amid twelve grandchildren and the story of humanity, self-deprecating and struggling with self-esteem and what people say; but there are always sea-foam green, teal, lavender, and yellow Brie, dark chocolate, cherries and the Mediterranean: people ask me for my recipes; I travel virtually and survive wildlife and crime to help fellow victims; I am the Witness, I am the Sentinel: welcome to my musings!

Post #128 – I Lost My Keys – Humor

By Nancy on August 2, 2016 • ( 8 Comments )

“Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left […]

Post #128 – The True Rewards of Life

By Nancy on July 31, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Give without expectations. Pour out your life and your cup will be refilled. You never know whose life you will save. Nothing satisfies the soul more than this. N.J.Walker

Advice from a Dying 24 Year-old

By Nancy on July 31, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

A must read

Post #127 – Encouragement Quotes -Last Day

By Nancy on July 30, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

I hope you have enjoyed the quotes this week. It has been my pleasure to share some of my favorites.

Post #126 – Encouragement Quotes – Day 5

By Nancy on July 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Post #125 – Encouragement Quotes – Day 4

By Nancy on July 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Post #124 – Encouragement Quotes – Day 3

By Nancy on July 27, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Post #123 – Encouragement Quotes – Day Two

By Nancy on July 26, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Post #122 – Encouragement Week

By Nancy on July 25, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Every day this week, I will be posting an encouraging quote. My wish is that they give some hope.

Post #121 – PTSD Assaults – A Poem

By Nancy on July 24, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Charcoal clouds veil sunshine Blackened nights cloak shimmery stars Pattering raindrops blown up by crackling thunderstorms Delightful dandelions shrivel, wilted weeds Boxed in a shallow foxhole, bullets flying over my head I take a suffocating deep breath A PTSD assault withers a dreamless sleep Crushing any positive thoughts, […]