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My Dad’s Heath….
Hello All,
“My Dad”
My dad is one of my biggest heroes. He would go to all my doctor heart appointments and act silly to keep the mood light. I have always tried to be a good daughter. [I’m not perfect tho. 🤣]
When I was a child and he worked swing shift, I would always make excuses to stay up and wait for him to come home. That became easier as I got older. Sometimes when he got home we woul all as a family go swimming under the stars. He has always strived to keep the family close and to be a good dad 👨 ❤
He is a kind man who works hard. He is always learning new things and creating new things, and inventing new ways to fix things. He is almost always willing to help others whenever he can. He never says a bad word about anyone. Whenever he got sick he would hide it if possible. He hardly ever showed weakness.
“A squirrel on the Wolf dad carved with a chainsaw”
In 1992 just before hurricane Andrew he had a heart attack. That was the first time we saw him really ill. I remember sitting outside the hospital door in Orlando while Hurricane Andrew passed over the state. Trying to entertain my sisters and not worry about my dad while mom was with him. That was a difficult task for sure. He refused to let us girls see him which was painful for us. Thankfully he survived and recovered.
“Dad and Rinley”
It wasn’t until December 2015 where he had a second heart attack and Flatlined. Thank God the doctor didn’t give up on Dad and he came to after 11 electro shocks. After that he had a triple bypass, a stent, and a defibulator put in throughout three surgeries, within the same week. He was subosoed to make a full recovery but he was still pretty weak. Because of a blood clot in his somach that caused issues getting blood to his leggs on top of a bad hip. That didn’t stop him from being as active as possible.
“Mom and Dad”
Then in 2018 he developed strep / cellulitis in his foot which turned into a some sort of vasular ulser. It took most the skin off the top of his foot almost causeing him to lose his foot. I won’t share the pictures I have here but possibly in a book in tbe futer. It was pretty gross at some points.
He became bedridden, all the doctors said there was nothing they could do that he should just prepare for the end. We had nurses and physical therapy coming several times a month. It really tested our faith. Dad had blood poisoning three maybe four times. He was on several antibiotics non stop. We didn’t give up tho, we kept praying!
“Jini and Dad.”
After months of his foot getting worse we finally went to see a second doctor who wanted to do a bypass surgery in his legs even though everyone insisted it would be a lost cause. They they proceeded to do the bypass surgery in his legs, they were pretty sure they would still have to amputate his foot later tho. But we kept praying and standing on the word of God. When reading the Bible out loud to him we came across a verese that we know God gave us for the trials we’ve been facing….
We claimed that over him and stood in faith. They kept insisting that his foot had to be taken, and maybe more. The day before the sugery, which we didn’t realize was scheduled they heard blood flow. So we asked them to push the sugery back and they agreed to push it back three days to see if there would be enough blood flow to save his foot. After the second day they canceled his sugery and he started a treatment that they use for burn victims. Called mist therapy.
“Jabber and another chainsaw carving of dad’s.”
After a month of treatment his foot was well to come home. I took him to a burn dr three timesca week untill he was well enough for a skin graft. When they did his first graph they also had to remove a some of the bone in his foot and big toe due to it being infected. But nothing to major. His first graph was promising tho not perfect but he needed a second one from his own skin from his thigh. Tho painful for sure he made a full recovery after almost a year of stress, fear, anger and pain!
Don’t Give up hope for a miracle. It may take a while, and may not come about the way we wsnt. But God is a Good! He is a loving father who gave us his son Jesus.
Don’t Give up hope and be strong. We may not understand the path we are traveling but it will be a path that will make a difference. 😀 God brings good out of all bad situations. I truly believe that and I fully trust God.
My dad never gave up, and he’s better, znd more active now tgen after his bypass surgery in 2015. He is one of my biggest heroes and I strive to be more like him.
“I Love my Dad”
God bless you today and always!
💕 Amy Jane Sandberg
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Happy Book Anniversary
🔊Two years ago in October 2016, I re-published the book “God Supplies And Miracle Happen”. With a new cover and an updated interior.
I’m please with how it turned out.
This year I finally re-formatted the ebook with the print book pictures included.
✔I finally outsourced the ebook and the print book to other websites and bookstores. Woot woot! (Links posted below)
❤I want to say thank you to everyone who has stood by me and constantly supports me and encourages my future endeavors. I could not have done it without you.
😏I didn’t write this book to make money, I wrote it to share my story in hopes that it will encourage someone. In honor to celebrate I gave away a free autographed copy to the first person who asked for one. 😝
〰️Winner: Patricia Walker
📖😇”God Supplies And Miracles Happen”
✍Written by: Amy Jane Sandberg👱♀️💬
💕 Graphic Cover by: 😉 JJ’s Book Covers and Designs
➡️Get your “Softback” or “E-book” here: ⤵️
✔Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Jane-Sandberg/e/B00NF9F0OY/
✔Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-supplies-and-miracles-happen-amy-jane-sandberg/1120076681?ean=9781530334148
✔Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/god-supplies-and-miracles-happen
✔iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/god-supplies-and-miracles-happen/id1417658841?ls=1&mt=11
✔ GooglePlayBooks: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Amy_Jane_Sandberg_God_Supplies_and_Miracles_Happen?id=c8RsDwAAQBAJ
✅Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32722643-god-supplies-and-miracles-happen
😊From my heart to yours. 💞 Thank you! I hope my story blesses you in some way! 😇God Bless You Today and Always!
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Walmart now has E-books
🗨️Exciting news!
🗨️Walmart has teamed up with Rakuten -Kobo Books (RakutenGlobalMarket) to sell Ebooks on Walmart.com site! You can find my e-book “God Supplies and Miracles Happen” along with many other awesome authors and books out there.
😍 Woot Woot!!!
🗨️They have a free app but they are also is selling Kobo e-readers too. I tested it out Kobo app for Walmart ebooks. Or the Walmart app If you already have a Kobo account use the same email on the account. If you’re going to purchase Walmart ebooks. So now you can buy the books at two different places, but it goes to the same place e-reader as long as you use the same email. I didn’t oops I used my Walmart e-mail account that I have had for a long time… Don’t make the same mistake I did unless you want to buy the book.
Here’s the link:
Apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kobobooks.android.walmart
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/walmart-ebooks/id1387928895?ls=1&mt=8
Readers and Reading gift cards:
https://www.walmart.com/cp/3252253
🗨️If you’re an indie author and you are not on Kobo You should be as soon as possible.! https://secure.kobobooks.com/auth/Kobo/login
You will be required to buy an ebook Isbn if you don’t already have one. Print, Kindle and Barns and Noble isbn’s don’t count. 😄They are about $30.00 and you can get one below.
https://www.isbn-us.com/my-isbns/
God Supplies And Miracles Happen:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/God-Supplies-And-Miracles-Happen-eBook/863095321
Have a great day!
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
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Sale!
I’m still in shock that I have a book out and so many followers on Facebook! I feel blessed. My public Author page went up 52 likes in a day! I have no words to express my surprise and gratitude. I will try to be worth your time. To celebrate the huge jump of likes. I put my kindle book “God Supplies and Miracles Happen” on sale. I also found out that apple and itunes has made it so people can read kindel books. Wow! Again thank you so much! I can not stop smiling!
>>Get your Copy Here>>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MA4WNTP/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_b01ma4wntp
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The Book is back!
“God Supplies And Miracles Happen”
The Beautiful Print book is Live again!
“God Supplies And Miracles Happen” The Beautiful Print book is finally Live again after months with a whole new look, a better word flow, and the same internal art.work. Here is the link directly to the Amazon Create Space store. The Book Will be on Amazon.com site in a few days. (Amazon and Create Space are the same thing.) https://www.createspace.com/6110807
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Gone for now – Returning soon.
Amy Jane Sandberg is working hard for you….
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I am Ecstatic!
Hello My Friends,
I woke up drained, ever have a morning like that? I dragged myself out of bed and half asleep I did my morning routine wishing I could go back to bed. When I went to make my most favored beverage, yep you guessed it – Coffee! I was pleasantly surprised to find a package waiting for me one day earlier than I expected!
I’m ecstatic I got the rest of my (self created) Author and A Novel Life stuff after months of waiting. The box includes: Stationary, Business cards, Thank you notes and so much more. Woot! Those you will only see in person or via the mail. As for pictures of what I do want to show off you can look to my Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram accounts…
Here is the set for: A Novel Life
I will be selling The 12oz cup, the notebook, the bag, and the flash-drive separately or as a set. You can purchase them in person, by order and at events. There is so much more I may offer in the future like more coffee cups, jewelry, and clothing. If you’re interested in any of the stuff let me know.
Again I’m so excited, I feel like things are finally coming together nicely! What a nice surprise to wake up to! Yes I’m still working on the books but I feel starting a line of products will help me add to packages and giveaways in the future. I’m thrilled! I can’t wait to show this stuff off in person! Where should my next event be? Preferably somewhere indoors in this heat… 😛 Right!!!
Ps. Face Book page is at 72 likes, Woot! Anyone within the first 200 likes will get a free book or a free gift of one of my new products. I’m so sorry I update my FB page before my blog recently, It has just been quicker but I will soon be changing that. The blog posts have more details and T.L.C. Please share and Thank YOU!!!!
Love ya,
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╭ღ╯ Amy Jane ╰ღ╮╭ღ╯
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Free Book or Gift!
Per a suggestion of a friend, I am looking to get 200 page likes. When I get to 200 total I will give a free book or prize of your choice – to one of those 200. So please share with your friends and family. https://www.facebook.com/AmyJaneSandberg.Novelist
ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯
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Lets be Honest….
Hello Dear friends,
I haven’t been writing here or on www.deeplyrootedinhim.wprdpress.com for several reasons…. I have been very busy catching up on the ”Deeply Rooted In Him” – Book, which will be the next one I will Publish. I was stuck with a particular chapter for a little bit. Along with fighting personal battles: sickness, depression, and loneliness. I know all the Bible verses and but you have to choose joy vs sadness and that you have to stay tough. Even though I feel like I’ve been beaten up by circumstances, people, the devil over the many years I’ve lived. The Devil comes only to Steal from you, to Kill you , and to Destroy You! But I (Jesus) comes to bring you Life and to Bring it Abundantly! ~John 10:10
I don’t know id you are anything like me but I hate being sick I really really Hate it! I feel so limited and restricted from so many things I would rather be doing. However, it has given me the opportunity to gather my self control (because let’s be honest we all lose it at times and believe the Devils lies that we aren’t good enough, that the world is against us etc.) I needed this time to help me refocus my energy and mind towards God so the can put on the armor that I’m supposed to wear .
(Ephesians 6)
And to keep fighting through life’s challenges. I wasn’t going to say any of this to anyone but I feel it would be better to be honest and possibly help someone then to keep it to myself. It’s really hard to bear your inner thoughts and emotions that sometimes we people need to confide in someone. Especially for me, I am so used to putting on a Strong front and pretending all is well… That way others don’t worry about me, pity me, or use my weakness against me. But writing the books where I am telling my life story have helped me become more open. I choose you my friend’s. I’m not asking you to pick up my burdens. I gave them to God and let them go. I am just saying We need to stick together and build each other up. That’ is how I believe God made us to be. Lets be honest we all could do more then we are doing, we all need to encourage each other, watch our words towards each other. My always says that she doesn’t want to have wasteful words… Meaning words that only bring waste and poison int to others lives. Neither do I. It is a challenge.
Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Moe Bible Verses About Power Of The Tongue
I know when I get into the habit of complaining it is hard to get out of… I am glad to say I haven’t been in that havib for a while.When you let depression and dark thoughts control your emotions its really hard to beak free. So don’t go there if you can help it. Then suddenly today I found this picture today and it was perfect for what I need and I hope it will be perfect for what you need.
I’m still fighting sickness but I’ll be better soon in Jesus name! I’ve been working on getting closer to God on a one on one level. With all that I’ve been thinking a lot about where I have been and where I am now… Were am I now?? I thought for sure I was lost and going no where… That I haven’t done anything worth anything in years… Well that’ not true tho… Let me ask you – How often do you feel that way? How often do you wonder if what your doing has any purpose? Living is your purpose, doing the best that you can with what you have been given by God. I can’t tell you what your calling is, someday’s I am not sure what mine is. But I refuse to let life’s troubles keep me down no matter how bad things get. My life history is proof of that. ~hugs~ If you need a friend I am here for you. Please let me know if my blogs are something you enjoy reading. I cold use your encouragement and feedback. Thank you♥
God bless you today and always!
ღ╮╭ღ╯ Amy Jane ╰ღ╮╭ღ╯
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My First Public Appearance
Woot ~ I did it!
After two moths of planing and about $400.00 I had my first public appearance at a Spring Festival in Washington stare May 29 – May 31! The whole thing was a roller coaster ride of emotions. about a year ago I made he decision I would have a booth at the local festivals during the 2015 summer. I have a local friend Who just started her own business Selling ‘Clever Container’ products. https://www.facebook.com/JennifersCleverTreasures We decided to share a booth together. We dd our research and plans and before we knew it the summer had snuck up on us! Which split the registration and insurance fees. It was a lot more work then I expected it to be. Not only was I getting my stuff ready I was also her Business Consultant. ( My consulting page: https://www.facebook.com/A.Novel.Life )
I helped her get started setting up her page, creating her labels, Creating her Banner and more. When I was done with her stuff I realized how much I had to do still. Buying the books, a Banner Business Cards, Magnets, Demo products, Things to sell at the fest besides books to draw attention and of course we needed an Event Shelter. I bought a nice Yellow 12×12 $299.00 Colman for sale for $99.00.
When all that was settled we passed out fliers with in the county and handed out more then 50 businesses cards each. Honestly that was more then I expected to. Since I was going for it I decoded I wanted to raise awareness and collect donations for #ACHA and #MendedLittleHearts Because I am 1 out of 11o born with a heart defect.
When The day finally came to set up we were freaking out nervous! We decided to go early despite peoples suggestions which was a great thing because we got to choose our booth location at the Festival! With two separate businesses She took one side and I took the other but before we could set up our tables we needed to set up the tent. It isn’t a quick popup (which wold be a great Idea) When we first opened the tent bag We were surprised at how many poles and parts there were and we became over whelmed… Thank God my sister Amanda and her Husband were with us she is great at reading instructions. When we got it half way set up it looked like it wasn’t going to be taller then 3ft.. We started to panic… Jennifer called a local store to see if they had a 10×10 for sale…She was about to go get it with my brother-in-law when Amanda and I decided to keep setting up the tent just to be sure…. To out surprise and relief…… We gained the height we needed it was about 5’11 on the inside but it had lower sides to keep the sun out. Extremely pleased and tears and broken wallets averted we began to set up out sides of the booths. ^_^ All in all set up took about 4 hours, we were so glad we had decided to come early. We had a few issues with how to tie the banners and arrange the tables, once that was settled it all fell into place.
It was a high heat weekend and our helpers canceled due to the heat and illness so It was just her with her kids and I there for the three days. We decided to leave the big stuff but to take our important stuff home at night because of the stories we heard about thievery. And we used used every mussel we had doing so every morning and night. It took us about an hour set up and tear down time and by the last night we felt like pro’s. We made sure to come early and to stay late so we got great parking spots for he loading and unloading. But all in all despite the heat and sore mussels it was I think a great success. Jennifer who had a lot of great products was able to get the word out for future home parties. Due to the extreme heat There were not many people at the event as they had hoped for.. All the booths said they suffered costs due to the lack of people.
I truly am glad I did this I leaned a lot and I feel like I took the next step getting the word out about my books. I sold more then I thought and I met some really interesting people. I do have some tips tho if you are planning on doing your own event:
*One -Make sure you limit how much you will bring – less really is more. If you have to many things people won’t know what to look at first and your tables could look over crowded. Pulse your mussels will thank you later. One of the Booths near us was complaining about how little he sold and he kept trying to pawn off stuff to us.
*Two – Have a idea what you want your booth to look like so when set up time comes you aren’t panicking. Three make sure you come early no matter what they say. First come first serve is most event’s motto. We had quite a few people people upset because they came late and didn’t get to put their tents where they wanted. People were walking though the event before moat booths were set up we made most our sales in the mornings and evenings.
*Three – Know the location where you will be, and prep what you may need such as: Bandaids, water, food, food money, sun block, tape scissors, a coat if indoors, etc.
*Four and most important You have to talk to the people walking by, some will just pretend they don’t see you but others would have passed by if i had not said Hi. Don’t be a robot be yourself smile and be friendly. I don’t want to push my book on anyone It is quite personal but when I got over being shy (which is not the usually me) and I actually started talking to people I started getting more people. Be careful not to miss people who want to buy something tho because you talking to other people make sure you say Hi to everyone.
*Five Be – friend your tent neighbors. We were so lucky to be nest to some really nice guys, one a tent from Dish Network, and there was a Guy from Final Fight Radio. Which was nice because us bring to ladies in a crowed there were times when we needed them. Like when the drunk homeless guy wouldn’t leave. Or our last night when we had only half the help we had when we set up. We all helped each other out. The last thing you want at the event is enemies.
*Six- Don’t forget tables and Chairs… We shared the extra chairs we had with a neighbor booth.
*Seven- DO NOT Bring anything you cannot do alone. If its just you keep it super simple for set up and tear down. There were only about three tents with ony one person. But like I said you befriend others they will help you out most likely.
Don’t give up on your dreams no matter how long it takes you! You are awesome! That’s all I have to say other then I wish you could have been there if you weren’t and to those of you who were and who bought something – Thank you so much for coming it was great seeing you!
Please don’t forget to like my Author page on face book. I will be giving away a free book or prize if you already have the book to someone out of my first 200 likes. https://www.facebook.com/AmyJaneSandberg.Novelist
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ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯
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