Stuart McLean of CBC fame's
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An amazing journey through the addictions of Ashley's life filled with
privileged yet alcoholic parenting from her childhood to her own eventual immersion.
Self loathing yet seeking that acceptance that no human can offer.
Holding on to her 'one thing' - the gift of music - and the doors that both opened
and swung shut in her face, Ashley tours the circuit of guest performer to
acknowledged artist - musician and songwriter.
Earthy and open, Ashley shares the heights and depths with equanimity.
And the cracks where the Light shines in to surround her.
Moments of such beauty as when she births her first child - beautiful and whole,
when she'd been afraid of what consequences her drug use might have caused...
Tenderness in the midst of the grit .
"...a heavenly Father who delights in investing His power in tiny things
like mustard seeds and broken fools like me."
Ashley's honesty and brokenness reveal an understanding of a God that few
acknowledge. A God of mystery. A God that isn't all figured out.
A God that walks with us - whatever the journey looks like.
With acceptance of that Grace she's moved from the margins -
"from my own isolation to..belonging, to the body of Christ,
to the program of AA, to the human community. I have been invited in...
not as a guest artist but as a family member."
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14 comments:
So sorry about your mom and may you continue to be comforted in Him! I enjoyed The Dancing Master.
Thank you Nise' - exactly!
You have given me some ideas for more books to read. I just read The Rosie Project and highly recommend it; the narrator/main character reminds me of Sheldon in Big Bang tv show as he searches for a wife. Funny.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I know too well how hard that is, so count on my prayers in the days ahead.
many many thanks, Diane! will be leaning on that support =)
Little Black Sheep looks interesting. Glad to have you back. *hugs*
Thanks, Sheila, hugs appreciated!
Im sorry about your mother. :( Stay strong.
Leydy @OUaT & RCE
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mum, I miss my mum every day. Warm hugs as you adjust to a different 'normal'
Enjoy your new reads!
Now I want to read The Dancing Master. :O) Oh, and I linked up over at What Are You Reading.
Stories from the Vinyl Cafe sounds like a warm read. Wishing you continued strength at the difficult time.
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
I didn't know about your mother. I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
lovely to hear from each of you & your kind regards - MUCH appreciated
Glad you've joined us at Sheila's, LuAnn =)
heading over to check out your reading...;)
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