True Life Stories
As I look back on my life, every turning, every bump on the road, I am amazed at the benevolence and abundance of God’s grace poured out with increasing measure. A lot has happened and if you can pardon the cliché, time does heal, and yes one does learn to laugh again! But with God…
My name is Stuart Byrne. I was brought up as a Roman Catholic and had very devout Catholic parents. I was baptised, did my Holy Communion and my Confirmation. I was even close to being an altar boy as my brother and cousin were. I attended church religiously on weekends and even attended weekdays early…
During my upbringing, I can remember the arguments of my parents, usually because my of father’s alcohol addiction. This lasted for many years, so I kept to myself and did not burden them with my problems. When I reached the age of 17 I met my first serious boyfriend. He was perfect in my eyes. …
I was born with mild Cerebral Palsy which affects my speech and hand movement. This obviously causes its difficulties and my parents have been very good over the years with dealing with me. Because of my Cerebral Palsy, I attended St Martin’s school until I joined up with my peers in St Paul Nursery. During…
My life was a life full of love from God, for both my parents were Christians. They used to take me to Church every Sunday as they were able. I was brought up listening to the name Jesus and that name has stayed in my mind all my life. I always had a desire to…