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MY TESTIMONY... updated! I am blessed with two children, Christopher and Renae, and a granddaughter Sommer. I was saved in 1973 and my daughter Renae was saved that year also at the age of 10. I was living in Tennessee and worked in many banks, CIGNA Medicare and doctor's offices. In February 1997 at age 50, I had a severe stroke the morning of my Dad's funeral. I wasn't supposed to live. My stroke was at the stem of my brain, so it affected both sides. The doctor's gave me up for dead and wanted to pull the plug on me. My daughter said, "You don't know my God!" And here I am! I was right-handed and learned to write left-handed. Then in 2007, colon cancer was found, thankfully in early stage. I wouldn't change my stroke. You can see God at work. PTL! It's nice to know I'm in the palm of His hand. When you're flat down, you can look up and really count your blessings. All that I am I owe to God, and I love people and church. A place I would have liked to have visited is the Holy Land. My mind is sharp but Renae's isn't like it used to be. But we know God has a plan in all of this. I have a good personality. Not bragging but He has been sooo good to me. He gave me a good voice to sing and pretty especially when I was young. PTL. PTL.  That was one of my "bad big boo boos". I had a voice God had given me. Well, I thought I was grown-up and could sing country. That's a no no no! You see, singing country music is like striding the fence. I used to think, "Oh I hope God don't come while I'm in here singing!" Terrible, huh?!! See, I wasn't using it for His glory. God will forget that. Amen! That's why I said I wouldn't trade my stroke for that, no way. I love people, but have to talk pretty slow now; this is my mouth piece. I love meeting new folks and making people laugh. The girl that did a sig for me gave me the name of "JollyJudy". She said I was the jolliest person she had ever met on the webbie (webtv). Now I'm getting the big head. :-) She also came to see me in person, from Illinois! She taught me to CC&P. Some people said I couldn't do that. Well it took me a while but I did! Everyone was trying to help. I bet people were glad when I learned! LOL! Renae just found out after many doctor visits that she has fibromaialgia. She takes care of me, even though her legs swell up at times until she can hardly walk. She's waiting on her disability to come in; but she keeps the faith and a smile on her face! Please say a little prayer for her. My Grandmother also had a stroke and they had her toe then leg just below her knee removed from sugar. I remember she was in her bed room and I, like all younger kids, was standing in her room one day and was brushing my hair. Of course I was complaining about it. She never ever said nothing out of the way nor raised her voice to me. But that day she said, "Judy" with a voice so tender, "Don't never complain about what God has gave you." And that stuck with me to this day. She died at age 62 and looked like an angel. And my Mom was only just 51 when she died. And my kids' Daddy died at age of 30. My grandmother is where I got my "faith" from. She never complained and always read her Bible. So, I am so fortunate to have the things I got from God. That's why I say I'm blessed with looks...and HAD a good voice. God bless you, JollyJudy Home ... |