Welcome to Dymphna's Diary

Although I am not Catholic, I find it interesting that "Dymphna" is the patron saint of those who suffer from clinical depression and other mental illnesses. Considering the purpose of this site is to offer inspiration and spiritual guidance to my readers, I felt it was only right I chose her namesake for the title.

In 2010, this site was set up to pass along personal information about how depression has affected my life and the lives of my family. Since then, it has EVOLVED. In 2011, I attempted to present posts that were INSPIRATIONAL to you, my readers. In 2012, I went even deeper with personal stories from people across the United States via touching videos, songs, and interviews. My hope was to show each of you that even when you feel that you are in a situation that no one else could understand, you are not alone. Through it all, my comments have remained to be my personal opinions and spiritual reflections. I will continue to occasionally post information that I feel is beneficial in removing the stigma of mental illness, but regardless I feel blessed to have been given this platform to spread God's love and compassion for ALL people. I wouldn't be where I am today without the strength I receive daily from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My hope is that this blog will help you find some comfort in your life. It most certainly is helping me find comfort in mine.

I want to make it perfectly clear, though, that when I make generalizations regarding mental illness, I am NOT giving advice to anyone. I'm just passing along information that I have found helpful in my life. I'm writing about MY PERSONAL experiences and thoughts. Mental illness affects everyone differently and your situation may not be reflective of mine.


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

What is your calling?

I met a woman today that believes God has commanded her to quit her job, sell her home and provide almost anything needed to help single moms and their children. Patti Gallo-Bryant was kind enough to give me a little history of how God has worked THROUGH her to make a difference in the lives of so many single mothers and their children.

Gallo-Bryant is founder of Harvest Ministries - a “single mom” ministry that’s run by single moms; owner of Hannah’s Cry (formerly Harvest Thrift Store) - a store catering to single mothers; founder of Single and a Mom Ministry, The Smoky Mountain Alliance for the Unborn, and The Esther Project. She also has started two other projects - To Kenya with Love - which involves opening an orphanage & Hannah’s Cry - a 24-hour prayer line for the unborn. Patti definitely hasn’t put herself (or God) in a box… this woman means business.

The wonderful thing about meeting Patti today… It was clear to see she has an amazing faith in God and she shares that faith with everyone. Plus, she acknowledges that God has given her the ability to do the work she does every day. She doesn’t try to make herself out to be the HERO… even though some would probably say she is one!

What is God calling you to do? What’s your answer to Him?

Info on Patti Gallo-Bryant:
http://www.seymourherald.com/news/2008/jul/15/gatlinburg-woman-extends-open-/
http://www.knoxnews.com/videos/detail/ibelieve-single-mom-ministry/
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