I love watching people grow (up). It is so cool to watch old friends, who were just as likely to get in trouble as I was, grow in to really awesome adults. People embracing the incredible gift of parenthood. People loving the Lord, and sharing it openly. People unafraid of admitting that they don't know everything, or that they need help. Facebook makes it possible to see little glimpses of their lives, and I cherish the opportunity to connect. I am sure many who knew me back in my days as a young woman, are surprised to see me sharing my faith. I like that. I am a perfect example of God's love, he doesn't love me because I am or ever was perfect, I was a rebellious, and wreck less kid. He protected me from bad judgement, over, and over. Evidently he has a plan for me that included living past 25. He has gifted me with a family, children who count on me, and the responsibility of raising men who know the Lord. That is a job I take seriously. As I continue to grow, I am a better resource for my sons. Being open to sharing my faith opens really cool doors of opportunity. In fact, just the other day I got in an awesome discussion about Joseph and his progression from the hated little brother to the trusted right hand to Pharaoh, who saved so many despite the many who would have seen him dead or jailed- with my pool man. He is an Armenian gentleman, and to my surprise, a Christian, saved a few years ago. He was thrilled to discuss this with me, and couldn't believe I was discussing it with my sons. He called the Bible his "Life Saver". He said he wished his parents had shared the Word with him as a child. I am not especially Bold about sharing the gospel, so it was cool for me to have this conversation outside of the safety of church, or a bible study. I loved hearing his testimony too. I am babbling, sorry. I just get excited when I see how God works in the lives of people. It never ceases to amaze me.
I went to a cool women's networking meeting the other night. It was with an organization called Heartlink . It was at some one's house. An awesome dinner was served. Tables set, lovely hospitality, and about 20 very interesting women were there. We each got 3 minutes to introduce ourselves and tell a bit about our business's. Most of the women knew each other already. Many of the women present had business's that sell through direct marketing. Most of the big ones were represented, and a few new ones I had never heard of but found interesting. There were also women with other business's like insurance, legal services, printing, etc... It is great to meet like minded people, and I can definitely see the benefits of attending regularly. The bad part however, is it leaves you wanting to go shopping! All of a sudden, I MUST have the new mango cutter from Pampered Chef, and I am yearning to freshen up my candles, and I NEED a hole new wardrobe from CABi . ...
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