NOTES/POINTS FOR SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1  

CLARIFY ABOUT MY BOOK 

HOW/WHAT/WHY/WHEN ABOUT WRITING MY BOOK 

WHY

Why this book

Thirty years.  This book has been rolling around in my head for 30 years.  It started formulating one beautiful and dreadful weekend.  It was the first weekend ever in my life; that I had enjoyed the chance of peace and quiet by myself, ever.  Can you believe it?  I was 34 years old with 3 children and I had never, ever had time to myself before.   I was at breaking point and I just needed some time out. 

This is a book about my victory over mental Illness and how God has proved to me over and over that when I put my trust in him nothing is beyond him.  

I now have five amazing angels in my life (my grandchildren), given to me by God through my three beautiful girls. That has provided me with the surprise and firm knowledge that I am capable of loving another child.  I did doubt for many years(after my post-natal depression) whether I had that ability, but the love I feel for my grandchildren is so overwhelming I sometimes feel that my heart will burst out of my chest.  I have a T-shirt which says ”My favourite people call me Nanna” and it is so absolutely true.  It is my favourite name.  I love being a Crazy Nanna.  Yes, that’s me.  Joyful…Joyful.

When I pleaded with God on many occasions throughout my life “Why did you give this struggle and challenge to me (and my family)?” I kept getting the same answer “So you could share your experience of your recovery and make a difference in the lives of others. 

This is God’s purpose for me in my life, so hence this book. I have put it off for just a little while, but NOW is my time.  

It is my heartfelt hope that those of you who read my ramblings will gain something from my words..  Please pass it on to a friend who could gain something from it; after you have read it – Pay it forward.  I hope that many people will read this. Should you gain even one morsel  from it, or if one conversation is started, then my purpose has been achieved.

This verse was given to me by a friend /angel 

YOUR LIFE HAS PURPOSE
YOUR STORY IS IMPORTANT
YOUR DRAMS COUNT
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE AN IMPACT

CHAPTER LIST

1.      My Early life

2.      Post Natal Depression

3.      A Weekend away-an End to my Depression  

4.      My Spiritual Journey through Depression

5.      Back to School and beyond

6.       Moving on

7.      ‘You’re needed here, Kay’ 

8       My Seaside getaway

9.      Daughter’s Weddings

10.    Back to Brisbane

11.    Spiritual Direction 

12.    Bipolar Disorder

13.    Becoming A Nanna

14.    Toastmasters

15.    My call to return to Sunshine Coast

16.    Stroke at 60

17.    Cursillo W77 – Filled with the Holy Spirit

18.    Living my Bucket List

19.     My year of Abundance

20.    I’m Home

Kay's  Author Website – http://kaymacklin.liftedup.net

Kay’s email:  kaymacklin@liftedup.net

Facebook Page:  Your Voice Matters

Podcast website:  https://yourvoicematterspodcast.buzzsprout.com
 
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