Caterpillar's to Butterfly's
INTRO to the Blog
There have been many times that people would say to us, “You need to write a book and share this story with the world!!” But God would speak to our hearts and say, “No, you can share it verbally or share your journal, but that is all". Over and over again we would hear him say this so we haven't made any attempt to write a book or blog... until now.
In early 2022 we had another God appointment at the Inn (guests that we really connect with) and the woman said it again… “You really need to write a book and share this story for others to hear!” And then God surprised me by saying; “Yes. It is time!” I was like “What?!” LOL! I certainly was not expecting that answer from Him!! It was so strong that I knew it was my next assignment after I finished my current Journey to know God blog post.
The next day I finished the blog and was talking to my daughter-in-law, Candis, because she asked me to let her know when I was done with my blog, I told her I was done and said I would send her the link. Then she randomly said “You really need to share your story for people to read!” I was like, “what, my blog or the ‘crazy journey’ in 07 - 09?” And she said “yeah, your crazy journey!” Wow. This is the second time in two days that God said I needed to do this! And just to make sure I really “got it” He threw in another confirmation. As I started going through my journal, preparing it to share, I ran across this word from the Lord for Tom (this word was given to a friend of Tom's for Tom):
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Son – encourage Tom to write down his experiences and to formulate a book of testimony. He is to share My love, forgiveness, compassion, and new beginnings and hope with everyone I put into his path. He is to walk the walk of faith. Both he and his wife. They are Mine and I am theirs…”
Okay. Wow!! This was the third time I got this message… I got the distinct impression I was to make this story available for others to read! lol!
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The following is a few tidbits of information that will help you understand a few things as you read:
One of the many things that God impressed upon our hearts during this time was that we were to rely completely and wholly on HIM for all things and that we were NOT to tell anyone what we needed, nor “ask anyone for anything” or “charge anyone for anything”, in the life coaching ministry or anything else He lead us to do. This is GOD’s testimony not ours .
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At the time I was working full time, going to Hope Ministry Institute (HMI, a school at church that was helping me to become a licensed pastor), and working with women, one on one and weekly meetings, in the ministry. I was SUPER tired all the time as I was stretched and stressed in so many ways and on so many levels. And part of the HMI classes requirements were to read the Hope Journal which were scriptures to help you read through the Bible in a year. So when I reference the hope journal that is what I am talking about.
For confidential reasons I list our friends and family names by their initials. It might read strangely at first, but you will get the hang of it. And from time to time I speak about our grandkids and hanging out with them. Tom and I set aside one day a week, usually a Wednesday or Tuesday, and spent the first part of the day with the youngest who wasn’t in school, and then traded them out for one of the older after school and hung out with them until bed time. We also had "family day" every Sunday, eating dinner and playing cards or games together.
Also, there are entries regarding my “eye”. I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my right eye in 2000 and I have had many tests to determine what is causing this but so far, they have not figured it out. So, even after four surgeries, I have been managing the pressure with drops that keep my pressure down so I don’t lose more of my vision.
Okay, I think that is about it… here we go! May God give you a revelation of His love and care for you in transforming ways as you read HIS story of HIS love and care for His children.
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