Healing...

Don't you just love Beth Moore!!!??!!  I will take that hug!  I have found out I LOVE to be hugged! On June 21 and 22, my pastor wants me to share with my church at all 3 services.  Part of me is excited and part of me is scared to death.  But I have prayed about it and had agreed to do it.  My pastor and I are meeting on May 27th to go over what I submitted to him.  He's been so encouraging. Growing up, I wanted to be a nun.  That wasn't meant to be.  But now maybe I can serve God through the healing He has worked in my life.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if it helped even just one person? I love you too Amy!!!

Debi~I too wanted to be a nun, up until last summer when I found out that due to my major depression I was not eligible to enter an order...it was a heartbreaking day, but I have moved on and found where I believe the Lord wants me to go (going to school for psychology).  It is amazing what He has planned for us!  I heard somewhere that if you want to make God laugh tell Him your plans!  Love & Hugs! Nicole

I know you will be a huge help to so many people in the future.  You are such a sweet and caring person.  I'm glad you chose psychology!  It is amazing what He has planned for us.  I like your little saying, I've heard it before and it still rings true...One that I love is..... I am not powerful enough to mess up God's plans.  Isn't that the truth?!!  Hugs to you, Debi

I think that it great that you could do that.  I know how you feel.  I was raped when I was a teenager and then I married a guy that was abusive and stayed in that marriage for 3 years.  I dont know that I have truly forgiven them although I have tried.  Thank you for posting this.  It has helped me to know that someone else has gone through this and they have come out of it like you have.  God Bless you!

Missy, I'm going to PM you.... Blessings to you, Debi

The power of a HUG is amazing! Thanks for sharing your story.

Human touch is so important, so much more than anyone can ever imagine. Thank you!

Debi....it took tremendous effort for you to post this. This is not easy to talk about.  You and I discussed this somewhat at the Lodge. We have had very similiar experiences!!  I commend you for taking this and turning it around. God Bless Gary...he had no idea what a blessing he was to you.  I am so happy you have been able to give this to the Lord. He will never let us down no matter what! Love and (((((HUGS))))) connie d

Connie, I am meeting so many women that have been through similar things.  It amazes me how many of us are touched by this type of evil. I will always have a special place in my heart for Gary.  He's an amazing man!!  And he was the first man I felt safe with.  I love that sweet man!  I am so thankful to God for putting him in my life. Hugs to you too, Debi

Praise God!  I am so happy to hear that your friend has helped you heal!  God puts special people in our lives for that very reason.  It is awesome that you let him know!  may your friendship continue to be so special.

Big Hugs!