… was a hard/stressful day and I agreed to see a therapist (but this time NOT for OCD– wow!).
BUT today was also really good in a couple of ways:
1) I re-took the MMPI last week (read here for my past blog about this test), and I went over the results at the doctor’s office today, and they were saying how HEALTHY my results were. I teared up there in his office and said, “You don’t know. I was a MESS. Praise God.” He said, “Good for you for working so hard and coming so far,” which showed me he completely missed my point. It wasn’t me. That’s for sure.
2) My writing group has a write-up on the NWC English department’s blog. Check it out!
One thing that would really be meaningful for me would be for you to post a comment saying that you read my blog. I can see the analytics, and I know people are stopping by, but it all feels so anonymous, and I need some names and faces please. I wish I could sit down and have hot cocoa with you blog readers. With marshmallows. Lots of them.
JACKIE LEA SOMMERS 
Hang in there, Jackie. It can be lonely, shooting your soul into the void, but trust that somehow those who need your words are finding them.
i am here, dear. 🙂 happy to hear about your MMPI! that is indeed a praise God!
Jackie ~ I love reading your blog it encourages me to keep fighting my battles. Some day we will have to have hot coco.
Thanks dear Karen!!
Silly doctors; they miss the point a lot, don’t they? 🙂 Congrats on the awesome news, and keep blogging, even if people don’t comment. I really appreciate your posts!
Oh, and we should have hot cocoa soon. And watch a movie or something. 🙂
YES, LET’S!
Jackie…you inspire me. Every day.
-Michelle
Jackie, I’m so happy about your test results! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
You are blessed, Jackie, and a blessing. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I’m the one who told the blog folks to profile your great group! It’s a nice piece!
Thanks Judy! I adore you.
Do you know what an encouragement you are? You’ve faced incredibly hard battles, yet you’ve clung to God–and conquered. He’s your shield and strength, and as you share your journey, He uses you to strengthen us, too. Love you much 🙂
You’re the dearest girl ever. Thanks Elyse!
I don’t drink cocoa – but if there’s some…well, whatever Clive Staples would drink…then I’m in.
Mmmmm … I wish you, me, Jack, and Tolkien could have all been in the Inklings. Hope your vacation is going great!
I’m reading! Keep writing!!!
Thanks Canada! 😉
I have so enjoyed reading your thoughts. You sharing your experiences, God’s work in your life, and your bravery have been very encouraging to me. Thank you!
Kate, that is so encouraging! Thank you so much!
hi. i yike you and your blog. hope you get some wonderful sleep tonight!
hey jack-a-jack. where am i going with this nickname? i don’t know.
i heart you and your blog, and it is such a blessing that your MMPI test scores are healthy. (i almost wrote “normal” but then thought perhaps “normal” is a bit of a misnomer?) i’m so proud to be your friend.
Proud to be YOURS!!
totally read your blog. And don’t fret my fine friend, I blog and have no followers! For me it is a good way to put thoughts on paper…the screen?
And lets get coco/ tea sometime. We need to catch up on life again…always
Sounds so good!
I know exactly how you feel. My blog website hasn’t changed!! HINT HINT!!! But I do love you anyway!!
I’m here. Love you!
All I can say is PRAISE THE LORD! I’m so happy to hear about your test results. Miss you so much!
Miss you too! Thanks for reading, Jess!! Will you and Steve blog in Africa?
I’m reading! Right now I’m thinking a verses from the OT, but can’t think of it exactly. I’ll look it up and let you know later.
I read all of your blog posts, and take away something valuable from each one of them……..so please keep writing, and sharing, and “pushing!”
Thank you! And I read all of yours! Thank you for your tireless work for OCD awareness!
I read your blog! 🙂
~MichaelaJanae
Yay! Thanks Michaela! I’m going to go check out your blog right now!
I just discovered your blog, and I’m so impressed! You not only write very well, but you have a lot of insight. I suffered for years, too, without knowing that so many other people were dealing with the same thing. I will be reading your blog!
Thanks Tina! That’s very kind!
I’d have hot cocoa and marshmallows with you any day! 🙂
Awwww, thanks!! 🙂 Was just checking out your blog!