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Updates are happening…

Hello All,

I started editing and updating my websites/blogs as I said I would. 😅 I have a lot of work ahead of me. The good news is I started and it’s satisfying my need to write while I save up for a PC. One with all the specifications for my needs and desires. Apparently, the host I use changed how everything is coded and formatted. Thus it is a much bigger project than I expected. Please bear with me as I accomplish this long-overdue challenge. Not only do I have to edit my drafts and upload them, but it looks like I have to redo every post and page one by one. Remember I started these sites many many years ago, first on Yahoo then on I bravenet which ended. Was blessed when I found WordPress and have been here since. 🙃

If you keep up with me you know I run three websites two of which are 3/4ths blogs… I will be focusing on updating only these two. AmyJaneSandberg.com and DeeplyRootedInHim.net It would be nice to have a PA to help, however, I am enjoying reading and updating them myself. Having someone else do this would not be true to myself or my sites. If I had someone else edit, update my stuff, and rework the posts in the ways I have to and such. Then I feel my sites would lose their core. It wouldn’t be my voice or my heart in these posts any longer… I put all my heart into these sites. If you want to know me then read my stuff. I am honest and sincere. I don’t play games and I don’t write to please anyone except God /Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The way I express myself best is through writing. It would be nice to have an editor to help me proofread stuff. But I find when I re-read what I wrote I see things I forgot to add or better ways to say what I was trying to say in the first place. Yes, it is a long overdue project and I am lucky to have the time and means to do it.

The reason why I am taking on this massive task now of all time is that people are actually starting to visit my sites regularly and buy my books more. I was in the habit of posting in a hurry because my life was so fast-paced. I didn’t submit the posts as well as I would have liked. Then my dad passed away and I was feeling too dark and drained to do anything much. I didn’t want to be around anyone or talk to anyone. Except for those who fought to keep me close. On top of that, the host WordPress/ Bluehost / Jetpack have merged together recently and they changed so much that the coding I have is outdated. There has been such a huge amount of upgrades since I started these sites that it’s a little overwhelming and I am out of practice. In the past I would make time to edit the sites often, but only minor editions. Now there is so much that needs to be addressed. Most of my posts can’t easily be edited. I get error messages when I open them now. I used to be able to do everything from my phone over the past five years. That is not an option at this point. I literally have to go one by one re-post them while I edit each one. Like I said I already stared. Be prepared to see changes and updates to posts you may want to wait and read my stuff. Unless you want to witness the changes.

Speaking of changes some people suggest that I to change the overall look of my site AmyJaneSandberg.com because they feel it is outdated. I am not sure if that’s how people really feel or if they are trying to get me to buy their stuff. However, That is not going to happen all my products gifts, banners, profile pictures, and such are directly linked to my whole color scheme. My life is all about colors and I love how my page is a spatter of colors because life is messy and colorful.

One last question you may have….. How am I doing this without a PC? I am using my mom’s laptop when I house-sit and my old Apple laptop that has no memory whatsoever ( they were doing a cloud memory-only thing. ) As you may have seen in my previous posts. When they ended the program I lost all my updated books and Apple was unable to retrieve them. I thought I had saved them on my external hard drive, but sadly I didn’t. I had a crazy couple of weeks where I was on a writing spree and got so much done while traveling… Fortunetly I have the un-updated versions still -minus one small book- that was completely lost…….. The Apple laptop was a gift and we had no idea it was cloud only memory. I remember when I first received it I used it all the time. Now I only have the extremely bare basics… No word no writing programs no memory but it works for my emails and websites. The lack it now has is the same reason we aren’t doing any vlogs including the gaming one I started with the Sims 4. too. Maybe one day I will have updates installed on the Apple laptop or Ill gift it or sell it….. for now though my goal is to get a fully loaded and sweet functioning well-staked desktop computer. I have a friend who is helping me find/build. Something I am truly excited about and motivates me to get what I can do while I wait for it.

😊 Thank you for your time and support.

Have a great day and stay safe Strong and kind.


ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane Sandberg ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯

New Pages added

Hello Everyone 👋

I have been getting back into the swing of things finally getting back to my books and other projects.

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-First of all I want to say thank you for praying and continuing to stop by and share your time with me. I know that with how busy we get where you spend your time matters.

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-Second WordPress has joined up with anchor to create podcasts! Exciting right. I always thought about doing them but never looked into it. Now I have! I created a podcast account on anchor that I can use to branch out to other podcast sites. You can find here: https://amyjanesandberg.com/amy-janes-world-podcasts/

I already started creating some as well as converting audio files from our youtube vlogs wich you can find listed here: https://amyjanesandberg.com/vlogs/ I plan to read some of my already posted blogs from here and www.deeplyrootedinhim.net for those who preferer to listen. I am really excited about this 😍.

I am also going to make a product page I’ve actually had an online store for a while and other things I would love to share with people.

I just have to find the time and best way to display the products. I already have a book page with a place you can request to purchase singed coppies from me. https://amyjanesandberg.com/1023-2/

I may possibly add a donation page if anyone is interested. I feel wierd about it tho. If you think I should please let me know. I would really appreciate your feedback on this. 😊

I’m committed to my books.

I know I have been pretty irregular with this and writing but I am still determined to publish the books I’ve been working on. I am pretty stubborn. Life is messy and unpredictable its all about how you choose to act and live. It is up to you to decide what you want and how to make it happen. If you do nothing then nothing will happen. The important thing is that I keep trying and haven’t given up. Just like a turtle 🐢. I may move slow but I keep moving. There is so much I want to do an accomplice. I will do whatever I can when I can.

Again I really appreciate you all. You’re encogement means a lot! I hope you find your passion if you haven’t and stay safe! 💕

ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane Sandberg ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯

TheThird Leg of the Trip Part 1

Hello Y’all,

How are you today? I am doing well. I am on my third leg of the trip. I left Arizona a few days ago. It was awesome!  Our hotel was one of the best I have ever stayed at. It was huge, with a restaurant, a cafe, sports activities, several pools, gardens and in a fun area. I adored the whole place and I hope to go back one day!  We also went to a cactus garden and went to a butterfly garden and an aquarium with some insects and reptiles. It was my first time seeing a rainbow chameleon and poison dart frogs in person!  I Loved all of it. Just wish I could have got to the titanic museum too.

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Exciting right!  It is a bit nostalgic for me living out of a suitcase once again for the past two months. Just like I did when I first moved in 2011. As I have been doing so for almost two months with only a week and a half at home in-between. I have been making sure to work on some of my books during my downtime… I’ve been mainly switching between two main books. When I get stuck on one I work on the other. Apparently, I am not the only writer who does this. I see the challenge of re-writing what I lost as part of a character challenge for myself. I am very determined to get some books done as soon as I possibly can. 🤔 I was gonna participate in NaNo. Obviously, I can’t this year. Funny last NaNoWriMo I was traveling as well… Maybe next year I can join in NaNo. Here is the link if you are interested in participating, or curious about what it is. Good luck, break a pen! https://www.nanowrimo.org/ 

Why am I traveling you ask? Why not? I love to travel and enjoying time with people. Life keeps everyone very busy but is important to enjoy life. If you are lucky enough to get a chance to spend time with people, especially those you care about you shouldn’t pass that up. Most of the best Christmas movies are about busy people not taking time to enjoy life and time with their loved ones. The main Characters then remember what was most important to them. Then a Christmas miracle happens or Santa gets involved and things get better. If you were in a Christmas movie what would the storyline be? To answer the question seriously as to why am I traveling is mainly because I had the chance to help my sister😀 and to go on the trip I had planned for in July. 🥰 I want to make the most of life and not pass up any opportunities! I do not want to have regrets in my life.

I was planning on doing some live videos along the way, but honestly, I get shy on camera and stumble over my words. So like the picture says I write better then I talk. I am grateful that I have met some awesome people! I love how everyone is unique and awesome in their own way.😄 Along with having new experiencing and seeing new places as well! I met a pretty famous author without knowing it until now. That was pretty neat. As I say famous people are just normal people too.

This is where I enjoyed several days outside listing to birds and getting inspired.

 

 

 

Grackle birds make the most unique beautiful sounds. I really enjoyed spending my mornings and afternoons with them. We have black ones here but now one believed me. I will try and take a picture of one and post it later. They are my second favorite bird besides vultures.

Grackles are quite the efficient foragers, and will even steal food from less savvy birds. They are omnivores and will eat anything from bugs to minnows to different types of berries and seeds. Of course, these birds aren’t snobby at all and will snatch human food at a moment’s notice. Common Grackles are blackbirds that look like they’ve been slightly stretched. They’re taller and longer tailed than a typical blackbird, with a longer, more tapered bill and glossy-iridescent bodies. Grackles walk around lawns and fields on their long legs or gather in noisy groups high in trees, typically evergreens.

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 Stay safe and God blesses you today and Always!!

╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

My blood test is in

Hello All, Me again!

Well, who else would it be? *giggles* I have good news. You can watch the video or scroll past and read below. The video is only about two minutes long.

My blood levels are almost exactly where they need to be… The Spinage did the trick and you could say my PT/INR was re-set. Now it should all be fine. I go back in two weeks to make sure. Woot!

Other than that I am still cleaning… Sadly – my place was a mess, but not worthy enough to be on one of those hoarder shows. You know what I am talking about right? It wouldn’t take me so long expert I am going through every little thing and throwing stuff away or setting aside for donations. Along with that, I am sorting through my computer files looking for lost books and stuff I need to organize again. While I take care of pets, run errands, update social media and of course write. I was sick for so long I am way behind where I want to be so I am working hard to catch up and making sure I am not overdoing it. I am not the night owl I used to be, as I get stronger I will be back in full motion. Keeping a smile on my face helps. Life is stressful enough… I wanna spread smiles not stress! I am working hard to stay positive but at times it is overwhelming.

I am an author by definition, how I live my life and how I treat it is like one would treat a book being written. Authors are people too. Just like actors and singers. I wanna keep it “real – down to earth” as some may say. I want to show you that no matter how hard things get. You can survive this and you are not alone!

Also, yes I believe in Jesus, I do not believe I would be alive if it wasn’t for him. LITERALLY! There have been so many close calls… I talk about my faith here and there, it is my blog/website after all. As a writer, it just comes out because it is part of who I am. Yet – I will not force my faith on you. I believe in Love. Love can make a huge difference! I believe Jesus died for everyone – no matter what race, gender, or choices you make. Jesus loves you. John 3:16 It is up to you what you do with that knowledge. It is not my place to tell you what to do. It’s your life and your choice. I do want to say tho – Miracles are real, You are loved, and you are not alone if you don’t wanna be. Someone asked me once what if Jesus and God were not real at tge end… I answered: “If they aren’t that at least I choose to live with hope and it gives me strength believing there is some out there with me and looking out for me. I do believe that they are real tho 💯.

For one- The Bible says in the book o John Chapter 1 verses 1-6 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,(B) and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Furthermore, there’s evidentiary proof all around. My life is also proof. I am constantly profounding Doctors.

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╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

Three weeks after…

Hello there,

Firstly, I did a faith Video blog just before my doctor’s appointment today for those of you who are interested.

Good news is everything seems good except but my blood is good so far. As I mentioned before because of the new medicine they are concerned about my PT/ INR levels. (A prothrombin time (PT) is a test used to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder or excessive clotting disorder; the international normalized ratio (INR) is calculated from a PT result and is used to monitor how well the blood-thinning medication (anticoagulant) warfarin (Coumadin®) working to prevent blood clots and strokes. My blood has been too thin. Which can cause internal or external and excessive bleeding, especially if I get injured.

If you are not taking blood-thinning medicines, such as warfarin, the most normal range for your PT INR is “0.8 – 1.1”. My level range to prevent stroke should be between “2.5 -3.5”. However, it has been ranging between “6.4 – 10 something”. The finger prick machine only reads up to “8 or 10” on average. I was as high as “12” in the hospital. Another thing that complicates issues is I’m allergic to heprin/wafarrin. That means if I’m given those my blood clots right away. It is super rare so I’m told, but it is also hereditary. Dad is allergic to those too. But at least he doesn’t need them like I do. I have to have Coumadin / lovanox shots only.

Having taken that into consideration they told me it was better to have high INR vs low while testing for my new meds. Since I’m specally complicated they decided to put me on Metropol like my dad. What I can be on is extremely limited because of the blood thiner allergy.

I am home and have been home from the hospital for three weeks now. It has been two weeks since they changed my dose from 25mg to 50mg. The only options to thicken my blood are:

🔹️1. Take a pill that costs me up to $600.00 out of pocket since my insurance won’t cover it.

🔹️ 2. Go get a vitamin K shot at the Emergency Room. Which may take a couple hours.

🔹️3. Eat things with vitamin K in it. All theses years I knew certain foods were good for thining, and thickeing tbe blood. I just didn’t realize there were two types of vitamin K. (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-k1-vs-k2) . For example, Spiange would be a great source of the right Vitim K. Yay! That also saves me a ton of money which I am quite limited on right now.

🔷️ My Doctor decided the shot was Would be dangerous, it may thicken my blood too much. He decided to have me to hold off on taking my medicine for a few days and eat some spinach (I Love Spinach!!! It is my most favored Veeige, no Joke!) and to be re-tested Monday… So that is the plan!

Also For those of you who also follow Deeply Rooted in Him and our Vlogs, I also did a new post there. http://deeplyrootedinhim.net/2019/08/11/that-did-not-go-as-i-planned

Besides all that medical stuff I am really cleaning out my apartment, catching up on my writing, my paperwork, websites, blogs, and Youtube channels… I have a lot to do but it is getting done. I am glad to be alive and getting the chance to continue working on my dreams and goals even when faced with trials and setbacks. I can not begin to express my gratitude to all of you who support me and encourage me and stand by me despite all that!

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╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

I’m back… I did a Vlog.

Hello  Everyone!

It has been a while. I know I missed you. Did you miss me? I have been taking a break from the online world for the most part. Other than some side projects, which I  will get into later.  I have been really bad and been on facebook more than this blog. I have a lot of backdating to do. (meaning I need to move things I wrote here.) Let us be real.  There is a lot I need to update and change here and elsewhere. I know not everyone uses Facebook, Instagram or social media.   Thus,  I will be working a lot on that and my books.

Moving on to the point of this post, I  did a vlog!  A video blog…  I have been practicing with a side project which I will tell you about next time.  Right now tho I would like to share this with you. This came from my heart and was really personal. It took several tries to finish and I was really nervous.  Here it is from the other blog and ministry I  am doing with people:

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Every year or on my other blog I reflect on my life and I write about the growth I have been through. This year I decided to do something different based on the ministry we are getting off the ground. I  did my third official Vlog,  where I  am on camera speaking to you all. I was really nervous. I pray that me stepping out in faith really bless you all. I love you! You  Matter!  Don’t forget that…

Here are the references she mentioned in the video.

📖Bible Verses:

✞ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (New International Version)

✞ Hebrews 13:5-6 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. “What will man do to me?” (New American Standard Version)

✞ John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (King James Version)

✞ John 10:11-12 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. 12 A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. (New Living Translation)

✞ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (New International Version)

✞ Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (New International Version)

✞ 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. (King James Version)

╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

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.

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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)

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❤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!

Walmart now has E-books

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🗨️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!!!

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🗨️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:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/10creditoffer?utm_source=walmarthybrid&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=walmart-cp-10creditoffer40606985_1550441028389242_6722195036005466112_n

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

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🗨️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.

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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╮

2018 Goals

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🤔Someone asked me what my goals are for this month. after thinking about it for a few days here is my answer…. I’m going to keep it simple.

〰️My goals for the next few months〰️

📌 Write for at least two hours a day.⏳📝📇💻
📌Finish Spring / Summer cleaning.🛍🍃🛢
📌Finish A book or several books.🧝‍♀️✍🗂📚
📌Keep in contact with people💌💕
📌Exercise more.🎳🏊‍♀️🚶‍♀️💪
📌Work on Blog and A Novel Life LLC.
📌Travel….🌁🚂🛤🌊🛳✈🛸🛣🚘

😉 Last but not least -Make you Smike!

╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

 

 

I feel accomplished

Let’s see…Today I:

1. Ran errands.
2. Exercised.
3. Cleaned House 
4. Spent time with my Love.
5. Spent quality time with mom.
6. Read emails.
7. Worked on a book.
<I think I’m starting to get the feel of my mac>
8. Made important phone calls.
9. Did some PR.
10. Cleaned the apartment some…

I feel accomplished….!

 

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╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮

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