Good Sunday Morning to you, my blog readers!
Today I'm in one of my contemplative moods as I sit on my bed, in front of my air conditioner that is on full blast. Laptop on my lap, cup of lady grey tea on my lap top desk, I am ready to leave for church in about 12 minutes. So I'll try to type this quick.
Today one of my "On this day..." Facebook posts was this:
"I met a very sweet man today- who after talking to me for only a few minutes...he told me: "Sweet girl you will go places. Your life will be something so special. You've got SO much ahead of you. I know everything will work out for you." I told him very little about what was going on and yet he still said this to me. This man was a God-send to me. Please join me in praying for both him and his wife. My conversation with him warmed my heart and I know he came into my life just when I needed to hear that the most. heart emoticon I only can hope and pray that I said something that touched his heart as well!"
This happened about 3 years ago on this day. I've never forgotten this man. I have waited for years for what he said to come true and it finally has. That being said I want to share what one of my dear friends said to me recently. Della reads my blog rather faithfully, and what she said has touched my heart in the same way that what this man above said did. She said this on. June 23rd this year:
"Just so you know your dad would be so proud of you. You may not have found your perfect job yet, but You have so much more than that. You are the sweetest person I've ever met, you are caring, you are genuine, you love God and you're not afraid to tell anyone anything they want to know about your beliefs. You are understanding, you are kind, giving, compassionate. You're a great friend. I can always count on you for anything,and I know that without a doubt. I can trust you, and I do with my whole entire heart. You're Dad would be proud to have a daughter like you. You're not just a daughter, you're a best friend, you're a girlfriend, and now you're an AUTHOR!!!!!! I am so so proud of you! I'm so happy to call you my friend. You're nothing short of a blessing!"
Everyone who knows me knows that the death of my father 14 years ago in September, hit me hard. I still struggle with it, missing him, hoping that somehow I make him proud with the choices I've mad, the way I've decided to live this life.. What she said, on that day helped me so much and I'm forever grateful.
That being said, please listen to the people that encourage you, sometimes they are speaking from the heart of God, telling you things that God wants you to hear. I know it took my life 3 years almost exactly to get to the point of being something special but self-publishing my book helped me do that. I went into the process completely blind but I did it! So many people have been negative, telling me that because I haven't found a job in 5 years I never will. But I proved them wrong. I chose to have a voice as an ACCer and make my voice heard!! You can do that too. Find that passion in your life and let nothing stop you. Let what that man said to me be true for you and I pray that you have a Della in your life to encourage you and remind you that you aren't alone, that you've got greatness in your life!
Much love to you, my butterflies!
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