Found a link to a story that I wanted to share. Check it out and remember....it can happen to you too.
Former police officer finds himself homeless - The Boston Globe
Posted using ShareThis
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
9/11
I'm sure many of us remember where we were and what we were doing 8 years ago today even if we don't remember what we had for dinner last night. I know I do.
I remember hours of panic that I felt. My children were at school and all I wanted to do was run to them and hold them close. That day changed me in alot of ways. I shed alot of tears during the following days and weeks as I saw the terror replayed.
Although this may sound completely crazy, I pray that I don't ever forget the emotions that ran through me that day. I realized then that God had blessed me beyond what I feel I deserve. My children are one of the biggest blessings God has given me. As any mother will tell you, raising them hasn't been easy, they have hurt me and cut me to my very soul, but God has blessed me because they are also my biggest treasure.
I take a moment each day and thank God for my two girls and ask for His protection over them. I never know when it may be my last day with them and I let them know each day how much I truly do love them.
Today, I pray for the families left behind, our nation and our leaders.
Don't ever let me forget when the world stopped turning on that September day.
I remember hours of panic that I felt. My children were at school and all I wanted to do was run to them and hold them close. That day changed me in alot of ways. I shed alot of tears during the following days and weeks as I saw the terror replayed.
Although this may sound completely crazy, I pray that I don't ever forget the emotions that ran through me that day. I realized then that God had blessed me beyond what I feel I deserve. My children are one of the biggest blessings God has given me. As any mother will tell you, raising them hasn't been easy, they have hurt me and cut me to my very soul, but God has blessed me because they are also my biggest treasure.
I take a moment each day and thank God for my two girls and ask for His protection over them. I never know when it may be my last day with them and I let them know each day how much I truly do love them.
Today, I pray for the families left behind, our nation and our leaders.
Don't ever let me forget when the world stopped turning on that September day.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Idea Camp....What Can We Do?
I have just been reading Pastor Michael's blog from yesterday ( you can read it at e-devotion.blogspot.com ) where he posted just a partial list of notes from our trip to Idea Camp. So many that it is hard to sort them out.
Mark Horvath made a statement that the church is good at getting people off the street but not back into society and that agencies are good at getting people back into society. Here is a crazy thought. What if the churches in our community were to team up with the local agencies ( police depts., social services, etc ) and work together? I think this will be my focus for the next few weeks, contacting these agencies to see how we can fill the gaps and help those who are in need and hurting now.
Housing is of course the answer to homelessness, however that will be a drawn out process. If we can work together I believe that we can bring about life change.
Mark Horvath also stated to me that being consistent will gain trust and form a relationship with those who are in need. I feel very frustrated at times that the people I try to connect with don't seem to trust me. Well why should they? They don't know me and they are already hurting. I must be continually showing up and forming a friendship and that is when things will start to change.
This vision is so much bigger than me, the church or our community can do unless we are working together for Christ. I pray that God will continue to give me the strength to pursue His work. I also pray for my family because this will consume much of my time and I do not want to lose my family in this. However, I am happy to say that my 14 year old daughter has volunteered to help me in any way she can. I see God moving in her and feel so blessed.
If you have a chance check out Pastor Michael's blog ( the address is in my links box) and see what calls you to action. There must be action to have life change.
Mark Horvath made a statement that the church is good at getting people off the street but not back into society and that agencies are good at getting people back into society. Here is a crazy thought. What if the churches in our community were to team up with the local agencies ( police depts., social services, etc ) and work together? I think this will be my focus for the next few weeks, contacting these agencies to see how we can fill the gaps and help those who are in need and hurting now.
Housing is of course the answer to homelessness, however that will be a drawn out process. If we can work together I believe that we can bring about life change.
Mark Horvath also stated to me that being consistent will gain trust and form a relationship with those who are in need. I feel very frustrated at times that the people I try to connect with don't seem to trust me. Well why should they? They don't know me and they are already hurting. I must be continually showing up and forming a friendship and that is when things will start to change.
This vision is so much bigger than me, the church or our community can do unless we are working together for Christ. I pray that God will continue to give me the strength to pursue His work. I also pray for my family because this will consume much of my time and I do not want to lose my family in this. However, I am happy to say that my 14 year old daughter has volunteered to help me in any way she can. I see God moving in her and feel so blessed.
If you have a chance check out Pastor Michael's blog ( the address is in my links box) and see what calls you to action. There must be action to have life change.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
