Forgive me. Bogged down by my own personal deadlines and the excitement of getting the Hopeful Hearts Charm I find myself scrambling and under the weather. Please pray for me! The 1/2 Marathon I’ve been training for over the past 4 months is THIS WEEKEND and I have a chest cold. 🙁 That does not mix well with running.
Last night I had the honor and privilege of going back to St. Mary’s at my alma mater Stephen F. Austin State University and speak to what was supposed to be a small group of young women that turned out to be a room full of men and women. 😉 A young woman who had been in my youth group asked if I would come and I obliged. We had no agenda or ‘theme’ set. It was to be an ‘off the cuff’ rely on the Holy Spirit sort of talk. With deep prayer and consideration on my drive up there I felt called to share about the reality of God’s love. There were things I felt called to share that I had no idea why but I went with it. It wasn’t until after that I understood.
I can’t share details on the feedback I received after but I can share that it is a blessing to witness God putting people in places to hear him, feel him, acknowledge him and recognize how much he loves them. I love my job. 🙂 My husband jokes about how it is a ‘NON’ non-profit and truthfully the ‘profit’ I receive are the fruits of events such as last night.
Charms were sold and charms were given. 😉 This is sort of the daunting part I am facing today, trying to figure out the website, how to put them up with PayPal, etc. But it will be done soon! Very soon.
And I am still editing a few survivor stories to share throughout the month. In the meantime listen to Part II of my interview with Terry Lowry on the importance of a survivor having a voice.
PART TWO RADIO INTERVIEW (Abuse Awareness Month)
Hopefully today (day 93) I can push past this fog head, tight chest mess and offer you the first survivor story. I only have a few, I do understand it is hard to share stories and even the few I have will benefit the many. But if you are contemplating sharing your story I encourage you to do so and know that I will keep your identity sacred.
What do you love to do? It doesn’t have to be your job but I’m certain we all have something that lights a spark within us. Even if it is to sit and needlepoint. 😉 Whatever it might be ask God to give you the opportunity to bless your life with a little more of what you love.
Blessings
Shannon