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Almost Ready

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OK, so where am I at with the women’s group? Well I am not really sure at times, but things are happening. Not on my own of course; God is still pushing it along. Which means I'm supposed to keep pushing along too? In my first entry I said I was going to be starting a group at Joshua Station for women to come and share their stuff (whatever that looks like) and feel good about it and accepted! But there has been a lot going on since then. WOW, where to begin...

I wrote here that I had a team all planned out and ready to go. They were my support and huge part of this happening. Now one of the team members who I knew would contribute massively to this has gone AWOL. I can’t find her, and I don't think she wants to be found. Hey I know the feeling. Sometimes myself, when there are tons of life's surprises, I would love to just run and hide away from it all. But honestly I've learned there is no healing in that (for me anyway).

Well this is where I am really struggling. I know what it is to be overwhelmed and feel like you just can’t give anymore or you’re just spent. But I'm really trying hard to fight the feeling of being hurt—and I guess for lack of a better word, abandoned. I really wouldn't be feeling this way, but I just felt like this person was wonderful. She has tons to contribute to this group, and was just a huge support to me. So I am still feeling let down.

But in all this, Crazy God just won’t leave this alone, and my journey continues. I met a wonderful new friend. She has been a great support to me and loves what I'm about to embark on. She has re-introduced me to a well known organization that in the future possibly could open the door for a lot of great things to come. So the women's group is a go, and I'm excited. In my obvious weakness I’m scared, but I think my heart is being prepared for it all.

Comments

Baby - I am so proud of you! You are my hero. We talk often about how I can never escape feeling like running and hiding. Way to often for my own good.

Fortunately for me this is coupled with healing in the pain and I want to thank you for showing me what it looks like, and how much it means to hang in there. I know I have five (soon to be six) little reasons to keep plugging right along. But trust me, you make a mighty seven!

Keep it up, and if you let me, I will prove to you that I will never abandon you.

Love you...

Tiera, I love ALL that you're bringing to this... loving with all your heart soul mind strength struggle love disappointment perseverance questioning seeking... I'm really confident that you're on a good journey that others will join. Thanks for letting us in on it through your writing.

I love the way you're letting us look over your shoulder, Tiera, to watch both the birth of a ministry and your own personal growth. Thanks for letting us share the journey with you.

Your perseverance and commitment are encouraging. Thanks be to that crazy God for continuing this good work in you!

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