In Sowing My Tears, Reaping His Joy: A Mother's Journey from Devastation to Celebration, the author shares her struggle to come to terms with her daughter's challenge with autism. She also shares how her heart was broken by those suggesting that her womb was cursed or that God gave her and her husband a "child like that" to keep them humble. Through tears and shattered dreams, she eventually welcomed the loving presence of God into her broken life and received emotional healing. "Parents of challenged youth, particularly parents who are discouraged, will be especially blessed." -Dr.Marva L.Mitchell, Author It Takes a Church to Raise a Village "...an inspiring upfront testimony of how to be strong when going through trials." -Phil and Brenda Nicholas Nicholas Ministries "This book leads us to turn our pain into opportunities to help others." -Mayor and Mrs. John T. Saraga City of Xenia, Ohio.
Chapter 6: Emotional Healing
Time to Stop the Blame
Finally bold enough to confront my suspicions, I felt that I was strong enough to face the fact that I might have caused Ashley's disability. I set out to be my own judge and jury. I needed to prove myself guilty. Day one, I searched the closet of our two-bedroom apartment. Day two, I ramsacked another closet. I was determined to end my misery--or maybe I would begin it. Finally on day three it was time for the truth to be revealed. The incident papers were in my hand....
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Suddenly I felt both emotional and emotionless.
Professional Reviews
Ella Coleman, Purpose Magazine
Marion’s words are not only personable and enlightening, but they offer healing for wounded hearts and souls. The book is a salve to be spread on hurting people everywhere.
Phil and Brenda Nicholas
Marion Witcher's book, Sowing My Tears, Reaping His Joy is truly an inspiring, up front testimony of how to be strong when going through trials. This is a must read for anyone who needs to be uplifted and encouraged. She opens the windows of her life and becomes completely transparent. Through that you truly see God's grace, His love, and power demonstrated. Once you start reading this book, you won't want to put it down and you'll be so blessed when you finish it.
Ministry or Joni Erickson
"Sowing My Tears, Reaping His Joy is on our Disability Resource List for parents who need encouragement. It meets our criteria for for Christian inspiration based on solid biblical principles."
This ministry is an international Christian organization which accelerates Christian ministry into the lives of persons with disabilities.
