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When you put words into the world, you break chains. I am Jacob Marley. That is MY narcissistic imagery. Living with layers of chains. Marley’s chains although self inflicted vs. my DNA inflicted chains are still chains.

⛓️🧬, see? Since I get to choose my next move I am going with bolt cutters and a much needed shower today. Yes, a chain can make a shower that dang hard. (dang ™️ Bailey Ann Vincent)

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YOUR words feel like that to me so often. I think you know this by now (hopefully!!) but you are that for me, so often. And for my girls. And in my little paper corner of the world. I’m so grateful to be able to see your writing here these days (things get so lost for me sometimes in the flashy overwhelm of Instagram or text but here … I feel like I always see your words and that “side walk chat closeness” we’ve always had has made our closeness “closer” without pain or showers or other details preventing us? I’m so honored you’re letting me in more and more ! You’ve always “gotten it” 🌎

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I can relate to this post on so many levels!

You can have a loud tinnitus and tell yourself that human body is able to adapt to so many things - and adapt, accept your impairment but still live effectively, ask for help and take medication which allows you to sleep;

You can have depression but explain to yourself that you always have time to do the „s-thing” - and live (even if just to see one evil dictator lose);

You can even accept that you do not have any dreams or things you really like, but live for the minute glimpses of sun and joy, for „your” team winning a game, for the concert after which you see a girl being hugged and told that her father will come home safely, and not need any autograph anymore, or for the one after which you lose your flag but are given another one by people you just met; or for „meeting”, via the often-criticised social media, of a sisterly soul (yes that’s You).

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This made me weep this “morning”. Read it multiple times. It not only is so beautiful and real that it makes a gal weep in her coffee … but you have to somehow put these words somewhere where more people can see them. They’re just too good. Or I can; Whatever gets your gorgeous writing out. But this just really hit 😭 thank you!

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I love this! This is a wonderful recap of the struggles and conquests of someone I admire and respect so much! While it touches on some of your many surgeries, it also shows us glimpses of a beauty that should be celebrated! I've said before, Bailey, you are without a doubt my hero, and this short video encapsulates my reasons. Just look at you, arguably one of the most beautiful women on the planet, with so many hurdles, life seems stacked against you, yet you never fail to shine brighter than the sun! Your ability to inspire will go on even after we're both home with Jesus! I don't know that I've ever felt this way about anyone before, but then again, there's only one "Bailey Anne Vincent", and God saw fit to introduce us. I am so grateful! 🙏🥰

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Your trust and faith in me is humbling and I very often don’t feel deserving but then think about how many people would feel worthwhile in the world if they had words like these etched down. Thank you for thinking I’m worthwhile. Most days, I think most of us in the world (or maybe it’s just a me thing?) don’t feel that way. We really truly don’t. We just method act that we do

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You are deserving, you are worthwhile, more so than most I know. Remember, I don't focus on the world, it's evil and consuming. I focus on God's miracles, His best works, His blessed children, you are one of His best. Whether you realize it or not, I do. I will always do my very best to help you see that sweet friend. One more thing, just as you went out on a limb, as a pastor I shouldn't but I will for you... I fucking hate cf. Forgive my language, but there's really no better way to say it.

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I wish we could get into a long and physically face to face hug. Love you

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Wow! This just made me feel so much. I have not had the surgeries like you but I have multiple sclerosis and lesions in my spinal cord that have given me challenges with my legs and equilibrium. I didn’t ever think I would dance again after my last relapse but little baby steps got me back. The R.E.M. song, “Everybody Hurts” in that 2 second clip is one of my favorites💕 you amaze me in the way that you overcome hurdle after hurdle❤️

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