The Aftermath

What did I learn from my rant yesterday?  I learned that I don't really feel that way.  I was just desiring to get the junk out of my head and heart.

Can I tell you how grateful I am for those people of the Church that I looked to as family?  I realize yesterday I was kind of a jerk, but that was yesterday.  Today God was able to help me work through all that mess of feelings and I can see better just how much they helped me become who I am today.

So many courageous women have shown me to not back down and move forward even when things seem to be at their worst...

From Debbie Pike to Sheila Chittum, Michelle Desrochers (aka Mama D), Laura Blakney, Mary Gay Smith, Kathy Dunton, Dee Corriveau, Pastor Babs, Jean Barry, Amy Passas, Linda Wright, Tammy Hickey, Linda Limanni, Dot Morgan, Patty Romero, Marilyn Page, Tamara Schafar, Sue West, June Chesbrough, Laurine Younas, Aleida, Elaine Michaud, Loraina Estabrook, Sheila Hall, Pam McCauley, Shauna Kaplan, Sharon Hurley, Verna Keefe, Pat Guinta, and the very missed Joan Douglass.

There's some I'm leaving out, I'm sure.. but there are so many that helped me get through some very rough times in my life.  And I want them to know I haven't forgotten.

These ladies made an impression on me, and I get my courage from the strength they showed.  These ladies have faced some rough waters and never backed down.  They are stronger to me because of their love for Christ, and dependence on God.  They've shown me that walking with Jesus in this life is not always easy, but its always worth it.

I watched these ladies over the years, and found that the answers don't always come easy.  Sometimes you have to wait for them, sometimes you have to fight for them, sometimes you have to search for them, and sometimes they don't ever come at all.  But its never a reason to quit.  Backing down isn't an option.

I can't say enough about these ladies.  They were a strength when I needed it.  I am forever grateful.  I think yesterdays rant was actually more about the fact that so much is changing, and its been hard on me.  My job has changed, my address is changing, and now I'm changing churches... From someone who loves change even I'm feeling a little bit dizzy.

But I'm positive this change is for the good.  I know God has a purpose for me in this new endeavor, and I am going to have faith and believe its for the Good of His Kingdom, and my life.

Maybe things are a little erratic at the moment.  But I can see by the example these ladies left for me that I'm going to get through it.  And when I do I'll be that much stronger.

So thanks Ladies.  Thank you for being who I needed, when I needed it!