PS, we talked on the phone when you were first diagnosed with the Mota….something disease. Sorry I don’t know how to spell it. I’m in NC. I too suffer from PTSD. I think people who care to much and are open usually are the ones that get hurt. God gave us both the calling of being a friend. One of my girlfriends laughs and says I’m the only one she knows that can make a new friend in a checkout line. Lol Reply
Debbie, I remember you and our long chat my friend. We were both feeling some kinda way then and had a lot on our plates. Things here despite what they may seems from Mr Shabby’s story are so much better. I have grown in so many ways through putting my Faith in God. He has shown me that when things do not go as I want, He has a better plan and you know, my Faith in Him has grown and I believe that 100% whereas once upon a time I didn’t get that at all. I hope things have improved for you since our chat several years ago. And you are still enjoying that beautiful home that that you and your husband built if memory serves me correctly. That God found a way for your hearts desires to come to pass. Have a wonderful weekend, Debbie. I look forward to our next chat! Reply
Debbie, God says there are angels among us. You would never call yourself that because you can’t see it. So many can. God’s Love shines thru you! I love you. Debbie Allen Reply
It’s wonderful that god put you there to help her. God bless you Debbie and I continue to pray for you every day Reply
Susan, I want you to know that I thank you for your prayers. We appreciate them from the bottom of our hearts. Reply
Hi Debbie, you may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder given all the stressful things that you’ve walked through with Mr Shabby and the health issues you have had to face. Im not a therapist but I am helping my 23 year old daughter through PTSD she too has had some major traumas in her life and had a breakdown… I read about Mr Shabbys breakdown God bless him. Because you are a sensor and feeler your empathy for others can mean you carry their burdens… look into recovering from PTSD blessings to you , you are a beautiful human being. Reply
I have been diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago. No breakdown but, hey we never know. It is hard and the things I am facing now me and God have been trying to say the least. One day at a time! Thank you, and God bless your daughter and you for loving her as a Mother should. Love, Debbie Reply
Debbie, thank you for your post. It truly hit home. I too feel at times that I have a sign on my for grad that reads, “tell me your sorrows”. Lol. I have been learning to listen a bit more and things have been very interesting to say the least. I do have to learn to not offer help or advice when not asked, that is my struggle at this time. 😊. God bless you! Continue to be who you are and shine!! 😊 Reply
Looks like this is the only place that I can comment. No options on Facebook. It’s ok, this seems to be more private anyway. Love your inspiration Debbie! God bless! Reply
Thank you, Chris, love to read all the comments here on the blog. It is much more personal I love this place.. Reply
Thank you Debbie for having a heart for people! I know where you are because it’s happened to me several times too, and I’m like, Really? I’ve got to be one of the most screwed up people in the world, and God chooses me? But, according to the Bible, there were many “not-so-perfect people” used to send out God’s message! Keep doing what you’re doing…..you’re changing lives! God bless! Krista Reply
And that my friend is why you are on social media! It’s your vehicle to be vulnerable and use your gifting. NEVER STOP, DEBBIE! So grateful that I found you on here, years ago. XO Reply
Marilyn, believe it or not I know your name well. It has been quite sometime for us. God Bless, Debbie Reply
Great story Debbie …you have a precious gift and you helped that girl like that ..WOW she could have died that day …but your gift saved her …I have always loved your page ..I love the pictures ..and your post …God bless you …and lots of love ❤💛❤ Reply
Loved reading your story. Thankful God had people like you to encourage and help people. It is so needed. I used to reach out and encourage others, they didn’t come to me but I sensed when they needed it and would send/place cards where they could see them. You challenged me to start again. Life got really really hard and I stopped but we can’t stop. Thank you for sharing. Needed it this morning. Reply
Amazing wisdom that you had the idea for her to put her cellphone in front of you and to contact police in such a quick time! Reply
Good uplifting story….you were at the right place at the right place time…God placed your there….thanks for sharing. <3 Reply
Made some oops…”at the right place…at the right time…and you instead of your…sorry I do that too often…gotta remember to proof read. Reply
Debbie I think my brother was hitting on you and he told you all that crap knowing you would tell me and hoping we would call him out and he could show his bad azz side again but like I told you they are nobody to us and it was embarrassing to have to tell you all that about them but you listen and I appreciate you listening to the truth, I never in a mill expected to get that kind of phone call from you, you are the chosen my friend,! We still moving on. Reply
Debby, I think it shocked us both and I am so glad we go it out and you are right we are moving forward. Shame on HIM! Reply
Debbie being an empath is a gift and so needed in our world. The downside is you feel for others so deeply and it can drain your battery to the point you have nothing left to care for yourself. It’s like the ‘talk’ on the airplane before take off, “put the oxygen mask on yourself first and then help others”. Practicing self care is so essential for you, alone time, time with God, time with a good book or a beautiful sunset… I have followed you for so long and always appreciate the vulnerability you show by allowing us these glimpses into your life. I can’t tell you how many times, reading your posts, I have thought, “I am not alone. Debbie feels the same way or has experienced a similar thing.” To see you navigate sad or troubling waters inspires me to dig deep and find the inner strength to do the same thing and find the lessons in the experience. God bless you always, Kim Reply
Kim, I didn’t mean to sound troubled just trying to apply that same concept of love back to myself. It is a process I’ll get there. Love, Debbie Reply
What a blessing you were chosen to be there to help. God put you in the right spot where you could do good. Thankful everything turned out ok. Reply
your store was great and know what you mean I have always been a caregiver if I ever saw some one that needed help I would do it I had to take care of my many of my relatives when they had people that should but it always ended up on me and as you I never could figure out why me but God showed me at sometime in your life every one needs someone and that was me so for as long as I can remember I have been taking care of people.Its a hard and lonely job at many times but what I have seen and been through have helped me in so many ways most of all there is always someone worse of than you! Reply