Live Your Days Inspired Anew
My mom, husband and I were watching Dateline a few nights ago when we saw the amazing story of Lydia Tillman.
Lydia was brutally assaulted in her home on July 4th, 2011 and she survived. Even after spending months in the hospital and having to re-learn how to talk, she was able to forgive her attacker and daily life with joy and purpose. Her story inspired us so much that I had to share with my readers. She shared an acronym of her name that I will never forget:
LYDIA ~ Live Your Days Inspired Anew
Her story has inspired me to take one day at a time and create the best day possible. I’ve thought of her every day since viewing the show.
To find out more about Lydia’s story and how to support her efforts and family visit FriendsofLydia.com
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photo credit: friendsoflydia.com
Edited to add:
Green bracelets “Live Your Days Inspired Anew” will be available in mid-August to fund Lydia’s jaw surgery. http://friendsoflydia.com/
Edited in 2019 to add:
In February of 2019, 7 years after I wrote this post, a lovely gentleman contacted me via my shop saying he had recently seen Lydia’s story on a repeat of Dateline and he and his wife were deeply touched (as was I). They recently lost a loved one and named their rescued cat LYDIA to honor the real Lydia. He shared that he says the words “Live Your Days Inspired Anew” every morning when he gets out of bed (wow) and wanted to get his wife on of Lydia’s bracelets with the same words as a birthday present but sales for the bracelets ended years ago. Finally, he asked if I could make him a custom tee shirt to surprise his wife and, even though I’d never done a custom shirt, I said of course.
Here is the shirt I made:
and I sent him the (secret) link and he loved it and ordered one … then another (for family member lol). When he received the actual shirt he and his wife were so pleased he
So … I decided to make this shirt not a secret for a while at least in case anyone one else wants one. 🤷🏾♀️ I might
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Roshini Cope
Roshini Cope, aka Glamazini, is a life coach and video creator who gained a following for her natural hair tutorials, which evolved into authentic personal stories of healing with a consistent dash of humor. She is a black woman healing helping other black women heal, expand their self-awareness, reclaim their joy, and create the life they want. Work with Roshini 🤎✨🤎
9 Comments
Sue
I love Dateline despite all the horrific stories :(. This one was especially haunting, I felt chilled afterwards. Her story is indeed inspiring.
glamazini
I rarely catch Dateline lately, although when I do I always stop and watch. This story was riveting and definitely stuck with me. “Live Every Day Inspired Anew” has helped me refocus every day since.
Amber
Roshini, Thank you for spreading Lydia’s story!
Green bracelets “Live Your Days Inspired Anew” will be available in mid-August to fund Lydia’s jaw surgery. http://friendsoflydia.com/
glamazini
You’re welcomed! I was wondering where I could get a bracelet so thanks for letting me know.
Amber
Bracelets are AVAILABLE NOW! Our goal is to raise $50,000 by January 2013 to pay for Lydia’s jaw surgery and recovery. Info on friendsoflydia.com to donate through PayPal. Email me with any questions lydiaoffc@gmail.com 100% goes to Lydia and for now I am willing to pay for the postage. Please spread the word and give what you can!
glamazini
Awesome, thanks for sharing
Dave
I recently watched the dateline special on LYDIA. Her strength and eagerness to forgive has left me in awe. I wan to be more like LYDIA. I wrote down her acronym, LIVE YOUR DAYS INSPIRED ANEW .
Thank you so much Lydia, you are a real inspiration to me.
Jennifer
I just saw this story. What a wonderful, inspirational woman!!
I too wrote down your acronym. Love and peace! Thank you Lydia!! You give me strength.
Kelly Moore
I need bracelet’s, please! Remarkable, beautiful, inspiring woman…..
Blessings, Kelly