Warrior Village Support Team

10/21/2024

How does a Severe Panic Disorder feel like you ask?

Yesterday, I did some work outside getting ready for our upcoming hog roast.

Nothing too major...weed whacking, lopping some shrubbery and vines, raking, and wire brushing and cleaning on the smoker.

Not a problem...kinda painful with the Chronic Lymes Disease I also deal with that mostly affects my shoulders - but anyways...

This morning, as we all know after a workout or extra physical excursion...the body will be feeling it. Extra sore, pangs all over my shoulders, middle back, even in my chest (pecks), stomach etc.

To normal people this'll be like - well crap... that was a work out yesterday and I'm feeling it for sure today!

For me...I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not having a heart attack, blood clots aren't happening in my lungs, and cancer is not developing in my breasts or back. Every - single - twinge that happens, brings my brain up to a panic. I have to actually keep reminding myself....come on - Leisa, you know it was from yesterday and all the work you did (which I don't feel like it was much)... just more than my normal lately because of all the chronic pain I live with.

Panic literally makes you think you're dying...your brain automatically goes for the worse possible scenario. Better call the squad cause here I come Elizabeth kind-of-thing.

I can't help it, I can't control it, sobbing insues, I feel like a puddle of mess....then I remember to tell myself that I'm OK and I'm not dying. Even tho I know where I go when I die - my brain freaks the heck out and it takes an incredible amount of focus to get and keep myself together.

I don't have time for this....we got a hog to roast!!!

Be kind to those around you cause you don't REALLY know what each other is dealing with!!!

10/17/2024

10/12/2024

I just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone who donated so far to the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive. We took the first load down to Hurricane Express to add to the big truck tonight and when I opened the door for them - they all were like wow... are you kidding me?

Food, Blankets, about 60 pairs of boots and shoes, cleaning supplies, things for the children and so much more!!!

Thank you so much for every single thing you were able to offer. They are going to appreciate every box, can, and container that will be on its way early in the morning to Mars Hill and Bee Log North Carolina!

I want to say a special thank you to Tristan Stoneburner & April Lambert Stoneburner for helping to load the van... those were some heavy totes and boxes and it would have taken me forever to do it on my own!!

Keep these fellow Americans in your thoughts and prayers as they continue a super hard recovery time that will likely take years for a lot of people! We are already planning another trip here in about a month so keep bringing in cold weather Items, food, propane tanks, small propane grills, new underwear and socks, Deodorant, feminine products, baby needs, they will still be needing a lot of these things for months!!!

You all are awesome!!!

08/27/2024

If you are struggling with Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Excessive Stress, PTS(d), or Social Ideation (thoughts)... and don't know how to find healing...let us show you H.O.W.

Healing Our Warriors is gearing up for upcoming Missions to help Veterans, First Responders, and anyone who struggles with any/all of these concerns. Even if you know someone else that is struggling, this program can help you - help them!

One day can change your life as we process these thoughts that stay stuck in our heads - and what we can do to process through pain, hurts, and trauma - in a FREE one day event to help you heal!

Please contact us on our Website at: HealingOurWarriors.org to fill in and submit the form to attend, or messenger us on our page.

We hold our events on Saturdays from 10a-7pm(ish)

Upcoming Missions are:
Male - September 7th
Female - October 19th

We are located in Newark, Ohio. You must be registered to attend!

Warrior Led - Peer Supported!

All materials included as well as lunch and dinner!

We always accept donations to continue our work and welcome your help to continue providing this program for free to anyone who is fighting this battle!

You are Never alone!!!

08/26/2024

Let's fill in that sword! Using every penny to fight the battle against Suicide...this fundraiser is so important for those who are struggling and need this program! Healing Our Warriors is committed to helping anyone in need! Please grab you or someone you care about something fun for the kitchen while helping to support this organization! We really appreciate your help!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/DruVV2GzkXYXbhp3/?mibextid=oFDknk

08/19/2024

On the look-out for a small camper for a friend that will be living in it for a while. Has to be under 2000 # for her vehicle to be able to pull it and definitely in livable condition or super close! No leaking, no pop-ups, a kitchen/bath area is preferable. Please let me know what you have and where you are. May be able to travel to get!!

08/16/2024

Hey Friends! I'm hosting a virtual Pampered Chef party as a Fundraiser for Healing our Heros!!! It starts this Friday! What should I put on my wishlist?! What do you love? What do you recommend?

08/09/2024

Rich Mullins was an incredible musician that brought us some amazing songs...including 'Awesome God' for one. 'I Could Sing of Your Love Forever', and also 'Oh Lord, You're Beautiful'.

He passed away in 1997 in a terrible car wreck but he wasn't alone in the jeep that wrecked. With him, was another very talented musician by the name of Mitch McVicker - who himself, was severely injured in the wreck on their way to a benefit concert.

Dove Award Winning artist Mitch has an amazing testimony and story-tells as he leads into each song - playing and singing with his loop machine as a back track for his Guitar, Banjo, and more. He's super fun to watch and the music is great!

So HEY...my friend Mitch is coming HERE to Newark and I'd love to fill the house to see him play!

You will NOT be disappointed!!!

The concert is FREE and we're simply asking for a Love Offering to help cover gas and expenses for his current tour as he makes US - just one of his many stops along the way. Bringing his amazing talent to our little church is such a blessing and I'm so excited to share this event with you all!!

This happens to fall on our Taco Tuesday night so if you need a Meal before the concert...plan on coming a little early for some Tacos (starting at 5p - also by donation - to support our non profit program we run here called Healing Our Warriors ). Feel free to Copy and Share this message and flyer to anyone you know who might be interested. And let us know you're coming!!

07/23/2024

If you struggle with Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Excessive Stress, PTS(d), and/or Suicidal Ideation (thoughts) and don't know what to do about it... let us show you H.O.W. !

We offer a one full day experience where we show you where those thoughts/feelings come from and how you can help yourself heal!

Our next Men's Mission is September 7th and our next Women's Mission is October 19th. Starts at 10a ends 7ish pm.

We're located in Newark, Ohio and it is free for you! Plus we feed you lunch and dinner.

Message me for any questions or to sign up!

Healing Our Warriors.org

07/21/2024

Took my daughters and son-in-law out to lunch today. Virgin Strawberry Daiquiries all around at our local Olive Garden.

It was great to sit down with them all and fellowship. Learned more about 'real' olives, the Sahara not only being just a desert, and shared in discussion about generational behavior and what we hope for - for the future.

Before even going in tho...my oldest handed me this HUGE kohlrabi SHE grew and a beautiful little Tapestry she made me for my birthday. First thing coming out from her precious lips was basically downplaying the beauty of this gift and insinuating how it wasn't very good, but she tried, etc.

Oh honey... I'm hanging it on my wall - and it's amazing!!!

We do this too often... decide and declare that we're not good enough. We do it so much that we don't even realize we do it. And our children are listening, and watching, and picking up on it - and deciding and declaring these things for themselves too! Breaking this cycle is hard! And we CAN do it!

It's taken me 50 years to figure this out and I'm trying to reverse these lies I've been telling myself for so long and what my girls have unfortunately gleaned from me while growing up.

The next generation will be better... because we are going to keep fighting to make it so!!!

Changing our mindset, changing our languaging... changes our lives,
Changing the future!!!

12/22/2023

So excited to finally get scheduled in for training this pup!!!

Those of you that know what we've been dealing with the past year with getting Diesel in training - and then I got injured and have been hobbling on a crutch for almost a year...know that I've been trying really hard to get this guy started to be not only my Service Dog...but cross trained as a Therapy Dog for Healing Our Warriors.

It's been a bit of a roller coaster! Training isn't cheap (can get up to $20,000 at some places) and starting out with the cheapest trainer I could find - actually resulted in my injury - and my fluff ball not getting the basics accomplished so he can move into the more serious stuff. He does do some basics...but gets super distracted and because he's a big boy (about 85ish pounds)....that distracting and pulling - isn't gonna work for this knee issue (which is what actually caused the injury in the first place).

It was recommended when I first got him by a friend to go with Sit Means Sit... but she was in Cincinnati and I wasn't keen on traveling that far (3 hours or so) for training...plus it was pricey on top of that. But she was adamant that they were the best with all her research etc.

In my Buckeye Fundraiser adventures I happened to have a gal order some - and she just happens to be a trainer AND they own a training facility less than 10 minutes from me.... and it's a Sit Means Sit location!!!

WOW!!

Tho it's still more than free (lol) they are working with me/us and I'm super excited to get started. I we had a couple people interested and inquire about helping out with the expense of our training. So if you're interested...here's the deets.

The QR code for her Venmo is added below. Submit your donation...and mark it with 'For Diesel'. This will go directly toward the bill and helps to get this amazing critter the training he needs and we both want. He's already doing something called DPT (Deep Pressure Therapy) and a couple other things that will be so very affective in his role with helping me as well as the Warriors that will get to experience him in our program.

I will keep y'all updated on our progress and can't wait to get this started!!!

12/14/2023

Come on out to Legacy Park in Hanover to see the Santa Off-Road Sleigh show. Vote for #11 - that's us!