I try not to post to much about my journey as a widow however being it’s ‘National widows Day ,’ I feel this may be appropriate to announce.
I always said that I want my sorrow to be used for God in whatever way he chooses. If it means I need to come alongside of someone who has been devastated by an untimely tragic death of a spouse I will do so . If it means I need to rip my scab open to share how mental illness affected me & my family I will do so . Our sorrows should never leave us to wallow but meant to bring hope to others . Life is hard and I believe that God equips us for the sorrow we will endure . I never thought this would be my story but it is .
So my announcement is this .
I’ve been privileged to have my story be shared for a very special ministry (MARKINC Ministries) This is a ministry that is very near /dear one to me . Scott and I have supported this ministry for years and I know he will smile knowing somehow his story will offer hope to someone who needs it. On May 8th , I will be interviewed to share my testimony of mental illness / suicide . My prayer is I can offer hope to someone who is going through this horrific nightmare. If I come to mind , please say a prayer for me . 🙏🏻❤️
I’ve been privileged to have my story be shared for a very special ministry (MARKINC Ministries) This is a ministry that is very near /dear one to me . Scott and I have supported this ministry for years and I know he will smile knowing somehow his story will offer hope to someone who needs it. On May 8th , I will be interviewed to share my testimony of mental illness / suicide . My prayer is I can offer hope to someone who is going through this horrific nightmare. If I come to mind , please say a prayer for me . 🙏🏻❤️
I’ve met some amazing people during this time . We have been there for each other and I know they are using their stories to offer help . Sometimes the best help you can offer when you are barely crawling yourself is to just be obedient and just surrender .
Holy Ground - that's where I stood today as Judy Springer and I talked about Mental Illness and Suicide for a Help & Hope resource and then an hour later once more on holy ground when Sherry Kendrick and I talked about the topic Intentional Grieving. Both women are determined to find ways to redeem the pain of losing their husbands as their lives are poured out like a drink offering to offer help and hope to hurting people. Both conversations will be available at markinc.org late June or July. Thank you, dear friends, for trusting us with your stories.
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