Thank you for giving me permission and a roadmap to start speaking of and to my body with her own harried journey and recent relatively minor unraveling (hi new autoimmune issues all my doctors missed for a decade) as a friend to be supported rather than an obstacle to be conquered. I spent the first 45 years of my life overcoming my limitations and often harming my health to do so. Your life and story and freaking epic vulnerability has been astounding. And an incarnation of what grace and loving yourself well looks like. Hugest love and prayers.
My Heart aches for all that you've been walking through. I can't even begin to imagine all of the pain you have physically, mentally and emotionally endured over these last couple months. My prayers continue to enfold you. The beauty and Grace with which you are walking through this is truly stunning and such an example for us all. There is such beauty and power in the last poem that you shared. I'm trying not to sing a solo, but it's hard. Thank you so much for sharing.
KJ - through God's divine timing I was introduced to your work right before the only safe community I've ever felt came tumbling down earlier this year. Your words - your vulnerability - your willingness to share your pain - God used it all to give me hope when I desperately wanted to run from it. I wanted to retreat deep into my shell and suffer alone, as it was the only safe space I knew. And instead God used your story and beautiful writing to help me see that I wasn't as alone as my lived experience tried to trick me to believe. I, too, am learning that Christ's Body speaks loudest in the kinship of kindness you mentioned. I've been blind to the kindness that God has been trying to show me - and your vulnerability has given me the courage to experience it. There will never be words that can express my gratitude for your willingness to authentically tell your story.
Praying for both answers and healing, as well as tenacity in your ability to meet yourself with the same patience and tenderness and gentleness that you've shown us. Praying that God continues to reveal himself to you in beautiful and unexpected ways!
KJ you and your family are in my prayers daily. I'm sorry you have been a victim of the rampant abuse by a healthcare system that is nationwide leaving us feeling such abuse. I hope you can feel our collective arms around you. I know you feel The Shepherd close🙏🙏🙏
KJ, today I attended a Bat Mitzvah for a friend who is 80 years old. During the service we were asked to say the names of someone who needs healing. I said your name. This beautiful song was sung...
I hate that you are going through this horrible experience. But I am praising God for your words here helping me to imagine this kind of world also. From childhood narcissistic abuse to being blamed by doctors for daughter's medical complexities to the shaming I received at church for my anxiety and grief at her on going suffering, I have been told in word and deed that I'm on my own, alone, not deserving of help or understanding. God is using your words and witness to show me that it doesn't have to be that way. I am on my knees praying for healing and comfort for you. I'm crying out to Jesus to hold you close.
And you continue through it all to bless me with your raw beautiful words.
Thank you for being vulnerable and authentic with the Body. This is a true testament to what scripture says about what to do when one part of the body is wounded. I am grateful to see how people have responded to you and loved you in the midst of this painful time. You have been a beacon of light to me over the past year as I have read your books during a painful time in my life. I ask God to bless this time of you stepping away to focus on your recovery. Jesus, please bring healing and restore KJ’s body. And of course Ryan and KJ’s hearts and minds as this has been traumatic for them and their family. We welcome you, Jesus. Do what only you can do. 💜
Not finding words to say how deeply good your story has been for me to follow--or especially to say how much I resonate with your experience of Jesus in this season of suffering you’re in. Just so glad you are who you are and that I get to know you any amount.
Thank you, KJ, for modeling receiving help with so much grace.
Thank you for giving me permission and a roadmap to start speaking of and to my body with her own harried journey and recent relatively minor unraveling (hi new autoimmune issues all my doctors missed for a decade) as a friend to be supported rather than an obstacle to be conquered. I spent the first 45 years of my life overcoming my limitations and often harming my health to do so. Your life and story and freaking epic vulnerability has been astounding. And an incarnation of what grace and loving yourself well looks like. Hugest love and prayers.
My Heart aches for all that you've been walking through. I can't even begin to imagine all of the pain you have physically, mentally and emotionally endured over these last couple months. My prayers continue to enfold you. The beauty and Grace with which you are walking through this is truly stunning and such an example for us all. There is such beauty and power in the last poem that you shared. I'm trying not to sing a solo, but it's hard. Thank you so much for sharing.
Melissa M
KJ - through God's divine timing I was introduced to your work right before the only safe community I've ever felt came tumbling down earlier this year. Your words - your vulnerability - your willingness to share your pain - God used it all to give me hope when I desperately wanted to run from it. I wanted to retreat deep into my shell and suffer alone, as it was the only safe space I knew. And instead God used your story and beautiful writing to help me see that I wasn't as alone as my lived experience tried to trick me to believe. I, too, am learning that Christ's Body speaks loudest in the kinship of kindness you mentioned. I've been blind to the kindness that God has been trying to show me - and your vulnerability has given me the courage to experience it. There will never be words that can express my gratitude for your willingness to authentically tell your story.
Praying for both answers and healing, as well as tenacity in your ability to meet yourself with the same patience and tenderness and gentleness that you've shown us. Praying that God continues to reveal himself to you in beautiful and unexpected ways!
KJ you and your family are in my prayers daily. I'm sorry you have been a victim of the rampant abuse by a healthcare system that is nationwide leaving us feeling such abuse. I hope you can feel our collective arms around you. I know you feel The Shepherd close🙏🙏🙏
KJ, today I attended a Bat Mitzvah for a friend who is 80 years old. During the service we were asked to say the names of someone who needs healing. I said your name. This beautiful song was sung...
https://fb.watch/mwIEHSmAxc/?mibextid=MnnKW6
"I am imagining—through your kindness—
a world where doing hard things
means doing them together."
I hate that you are going through this horrible experience. But I am praising God for your words here helping me to imagine this kind of world also. From childhood narcissistic abuse to being blamed by doctors for daughter's medical complexities to the shaming I received at church for my anxiety and grief at her on going suffering, I have been told in word and deed that I'm on my own, alone, not deserving of help or understanding. God is using your words and witness to show me that it doesn't have to be that way. I am on my knees praying for healing and comfort for you. I'm crying out to Jesus to hold you close.
And you continue through it all to bless me with your raw beautiful words.
Thank you for being vulnerable and authentic with the Body. This is a true testament to what scripture says about what to do when one part of the body is wounded. I am grateful to see how people have responded to you and loved you in the midst of this painful time. You have been a beacon of light to me over the past year as I have read your books during a painful time in my life. I ask God to bless this time of you stepping away to focus on your recovery. Jesus, please bring healing and restore KJ’s body. And of course Ryan and KJ’s hearts and minds as this has been traumatic for them and their family. We welcome you, Jesus. Do what only you can do. 💜
Not finding words to say how deeply good your story has been for me to follow--or especially to say how much I resonate with your experience of Jesus in this season of suffering you’re in. Just so glad you are who you are and that I get to know you any amount.
Praying for that surgery!
Feeling a sense of belonging in this. All of this. We are here.