Testimonies and Love Stories

My heart is so full! What a beautiful night! God blessed 150 women pretty fiercely tonight. It was an honour to share. Tonight was a huge night. I think approximately 16 brave women stood in front a room full of women (friends, best friends, acquaintances and total strangers) and they shared from their heart. They exposed their struggles. They boldly declared the messiness of their personal life. But it didn't end there... They revealed the true source of their peace and joy. We live our lives oblivious to our bondage. We hear from the pulpit and how we should live. We know the "Sunday School" answers. It is a rare occurrence to have so many women proclaim their freedom.

The reality of life is harsh and scary. However, we are united in our troubles and pain. Pain is universal regardless of its source. I spoke with strangers, hugged them and shared with them like they were old family. We bonded from every table in the room.

I have wonderful thoughts that I would love to share. I got a little distracted by hooting and hollering in the parking lot. Then a bunch of guys talking loudly in the hall. Did I mention that it's midnight?? The joys of apartment dwelling.

I can only hope and pray that women took something meaningful from this event (be it ever so small). As for myself, I do not feel like I left the same woman I was when I walked in at 5:30 p.m.

More thoughts will come later. Until then, it is bedtime.