Author Lyndy Downs and her book His Strength in Me

Aug 23, 2023 10:44 am

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As summer winds down here in New Hampshire for my family, my husband and I have been waking up before sunrise and walking in the cool air of morning. It’s been a beautiful experience to witness the sun rise and after hearing something recently to the tune of “let your happiness depend on something you cannot lose”, I realized the sun rising is a beauty that can’t be lost for me that brings such happiness. I love to capture the power of its radiance and shared a photo below that I snapped last week.

Much to that same idea is our featured author this week Lyndy Downs and the message she conveys in her book His Strength In Me. Lyndy felt lost in a caregiving journey depending on only her own strength but discovered her faith in God was something she could truly depend on that brought her the ability to survive and cope. Faith, no matter what you believe, is intangible and a powerful concept that can truly bring peace and comfort in the darkest of times that can’t be lost when all else feels that way. Lyndy beautifully expresses that feeling for caregivers and her readers. ~Andrea Couture

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Welcome Lyndy Downs and her book

His Strength In Me

Lyndy tells us:

I wrote His Strength In Me, because, over my 30+-year caregiving journey, I learned that despite my early years of not acknowledging God’s presence, strength, and provision in my life He was there nonetheless.

I have known what it feels like to be drowning in my endless sea of despair and doubt, yet saved by miraculous moments of strength and an assuredness that could only come from God.

I hope that by sharing my experiences and those of my mother (as illustrated in my mother’s journal entries), others will find that they are not alone regarding the ongoing battles, emotions, and feelings that accompany caring for loved ones suffering from devastating diseases. I pray that my story will help you to recognize and embrace His strength in you.

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