I'm Still Standing - Phillis Dewitt

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Résumé :
This is a remarkable story about a remarkable woman...Why is she still standing and attacking life with faith, hope, and love when most others, given her situation and circumstances, would have given up a long time ago? Well, you're about to find out. Cal Rychener Founding Pastor of Northwoods Community Church, Peoria, IL author of God Can! From her earliest memories, Phillis Dewitt lived with sexual abuse, victimized by family members. At age sixteen she was on her own, struggling to build a life with no help or support from family or friends. Free of her family, she was later abused by foster dads, church leaders, and even therapists. But she chose victory over victimhood, and along with her husband built a life filled with over 170 foster kids, many of whom had been sexually abused. She tells her story with brutal honesty, more than a little snark, and an unabashed faith in Christ. Her story of how God turned her pain into purpose will inspire and encourage you.

Biographie:
Dr. Phillis Dewitt once remarked to a friend that she had done almost everything on her bucket list except writer her life's story. Her friend replied, I'll do it with you. I already know the title of the book! The result is this publication, which is comprised of many, many hours of shared memories, research, interviews, late night conversations, prayer, encouragement from husbands and friends, and lots of love Because this is, indeed, a labor of love.