When I look back over my life and all that I have been through my soul cries out Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything that I have bee through has prepared me to be the ME that I am today. Today I realize I am that I am! And I am okay........this is all about me, not really it is about WE (Women Empowered Cross N Paths).
I was told growing up that I was nothing and I would never amount to anything. I was just like my dad who I had never met. So, what was I to think.
I have been through many things and someone once asked if I could change one thing what would it be? I always thought the sexual abuse at an early age....but if not for the abuse I do not think I would be able to love and forgive the way I do. I am not sure but there are no do overs when it comes to that but I thank God for a second chance.
I am just getting in from dropping off some depends, gloves and hand sanitizer to a older friend of mine that is in need, a plaque that I had made for a friend of mine in April and I made a donation to a guy that is doing great things. As I was driving home I received a call from an old childhood friend who had a need and I sent her some assistance. She was checking to see if I had received back in the mail that which I had extended to her. I never expected it back, but I thank God for this friend.
She told me about the times when we were growing up and how as a young girl I always had it and how much I used to do for others. It made me realize that I have pretty much been a giving and loving person all of my life. Many take my kindness for a weakness and that has been the story of my life but please believe I AM not weak. Because of who God made me to be he continually's blesses me and I'm glad about it.
God has given me a vision Women Empowered Cross N Paths and I have been sitting on it but the comments from my friend and everything that I did today is showing me he has also given me provision. On my job, in the neighborhood all around the world he has given me favor. WE started off with 10 women that I asked to be a part of the movement WE had a 3 year plan. Each month WE deposited $100.00 and the first year each one received $1000.00. The 2nd and 3rd year WE would make deposits and let the money grow while WE developed our plan.
WE are down to 6 and they are very dedicated to depositing their money but now WE need to work. God is saying I AM has given you the vision I AM will bless. I must do. God cannot bless what I do not do. Therefore, it is time for me to write the vision and make it plain. It is really not about the money but the work. Time to get busy. I am grateful to the ladies who have been a part of the journey especially for my friend who has trusted me with her money every month and we have never met. Knowing that I AM a person of great character and integrity speaks volumes into my life. It helps me understand the journey and gives me the strength to carry on.
You see I have been through so many things in my life, sexual abuse, domestic violence, crack addiction,and low self esteem .......and what is great about all of it is ...I made it through. I am not there anymore. How did I get here? I believed that one day I would, I wanted to be here. I wrote in a journal, I prayed about it I worked hard at it. God has promoted me and has given me charge over the life of many others and I can say I have made a difference. As I reflect back I am so thankful for all of life's lessons. God has been better than good to me.....and I am........that I am. Thankful!
Looking for women who are ready to make a difference in the life of the young women who are going through. WE are looking for women who have overcome to help our young women come over.
