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mattandamyb.com I had a unique opportunity to share my story with the world in May of 2012 on Oprah Winfrey’s Life class with Iyanla Vanzant.  The segment focused on “Overcoming Guilt”, and I was chosen to share my two-year struggle with alcohol, my resulting … READ MORE

*Freedom of “I was wrong will you forgive me?” after sinfully “letting the sun go down on my wrath” *Joy that comes many minutes after doing the confession & humbling when it DID NOT FEEL GOOD. *Grudging, immediate “Yes” from … READ MORE

Dear Ann: You must get thousands of notes in response to your book One Thousand Gifts. So when I concluded my (slow) read of it, and wanted to express my deep appreciation, I thought, ‘Oh, she get so many letters I … READ MORE

Knowing my family is as close as a phone call By: Sherry Ingram

I was very happy to get my first 100 gifts down on paper.  When I reread them, I realized I had counted ice cream 3 times.  I must really be thankful for ice cream!   No doubt though, this book has … READ MORE

A dear friend gave me the ‘One Thousand Gifts’ book as a ‘just because’ present. That presented a number of challenges because I am a ‘giver’ with a real life struggle of receiving through a lack of self-worth. In Ann’s … READ MORE

It is 1:00 a.m. and I am awake and check FB for something to pass the time……..I should have chosen something else because I am now sick.  Sick of myself!  Sick of doing stupid stuff that has consequences that were … READ MORE

I sat down in church tonight and bride to be Lauren handed me a folded paper to read.  It was in my own hand writing, written more than 21 years ago and Lauren had unearthed it while cleaning her room … READ MORE

I am thankful for two small dogs jax and cady. They greet me each evening with their barks. They are full of unconditional love. Each lick of their soft warm tongues make me laugh. I view the yard threw their … READ MORE

Ann, I don’t know if you will see this, but my prayer is that you will not lose your joy is seeing God’s gifts with the publicity you have gained.  You have no idea how much you have blessed me … READ MORE