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Hello to my new family! I'm Lisa. I just turned 46 in Nov. I spent the previous 45 years of my life wandering aimlessly. I was unsatiably unhappy. I wrote in Grateful Journals but that didn't help in spite of having so much for which to be grateful. I read self help books and those only helped for a moment. I felt lost. And, losing my mom and best friend to cancer 5 years ago brought me to a level of sadness and apathy that I had never known existed. I don't talk to my father. I don't have siblings. My mom was the only family I had. I hated life. I felt like I was a hamster on a wheel; I couldn't wait till night time because sleep was a break from existence.
Then in August or September of 2014, I read the book Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibigaza. And, my entire Self shifted. I knew my life had been changed forever. Through that book, I felt like I knew God just a tiny bit. And, I craved more.
I dusted off a bible that a friend gave me back in 2006. I started reading it, found that difficult and I had a lot of questions. Don't laugh but I started watching Joel Osteen on TV. He ends his sermon with "get into a good Bible based church…" so that's what I did. I felt out of place and uncomfortable but I stuck with it every week and eventually joined a small women's group. They are fantastic! They are always there to answer my questions like "why is some of this text in the bible red?" And, "I don't get the difference between Gospel and Scripture" (I still might not get that since it was just explained to me last night!). I love going to church now; I never thought I'd ever say that!
The organizer of the women's group suggested that I download the DAB app to my phone which I did right in front of her so I'd know I was getting the right app. The next day, which was sometime back in Sept or Oct, I listened to it while I was getting ready. I didn't quite understand it the first few times I listened but I've developed the DAB 'ear' and I follow along easily (mostly). ha ha. I can't wait for the start of the new year. I plan on reading the planned scripture on my own and then listening to the DAB in hopes that I can grow a better understanding of what I'm reading.
I love being a part of this community. I love listening to all the callers at the end of the broadcast although sometimes you make me cry and I have to redo my make up before work! But, that's okay! Even though I'm new, I already feel a part of this lovely group. Thank you so much, Brian, for what you do and thanks to all the people that make up this community. I love you all!
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Treepose 12/21/2014 08:31 |
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Scott
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12/27/2014 01:18 |
Treepose ... It sounds like you are on your way! I am new here, as well. Your story is inspirational; I have seen Ms. Ilibigaza on Dr. Wayne Dyer's show on PBS. So sorry about your mother, but very glad you share in this community. Please stay in touch. Scott
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Treepose
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12/27/2014 09:40 |
Hi Scott!!! I'm glad we can be new together! I'm sorry I missed that Wayne Dyer show that Emaculee was on - she is so incredible. Just amazing. I think she's changed a lot of people's lives, not just mine, and one day we'll all gather in Heaven so she can see the good work she's done. That's how I picture it going down anyway. ha ha. I went on to read almost every book she wrote after having read Left to Tell. I even started praying the rosary even though I was born Catholic but am not a practicing Catholic. That piece has gone by the wayside now but it was pleasant while it lasted. Now I go to church every weekend, read the Bible daily and try to learn as much as I can. I bought the book "Understanding the Bible in 30 Days". We'll see if that speeds things along. ha! :)
I'm also attending the DAB Women's Conference in April that Brian has talked about the past month or so. I'm so nervous about it. I have no idea what to expect which freaks me out but it'll be okay. I'm sure it'll be life changing as well.
Let's for sure stay in touch...through Face Book or email or here...somewhere! :)
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Scott
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12/27/2014 13:22 |
Treepose ... I will try to find you on FB. Interesting that you were Catholic. I converted to Greek Orthodox in college. Kinda the same culture. I truly believe that walking with God on a daily basis is what is most important, with church as a part of that walk. I obviously have not been to a Women's Conference :-), but it sounds like it will be a good time. What about it makes you nervous? I understand your wanting to maybe come up to speed, but I believe that if you dive into it with joy, wanting to know and be guided by God, that you will be more than fine. Scott
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Treepose
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12/27/2014 14:20 |
Hi Scott! Your comment about the Women's Conf made me crack up! That was funny. :-P I'm not sure I can put my finger on what makes me nervous about it other than perhaps the logistics of the trip and going that alone (getting to the airport after boarding my dogs, finding the shuttle to take me to the lodge...etc) and then not having the SLIGHTEST clue what happens next. I tend to be pretty structured so not knowing what I'm getting myself into is unsettling, for sure! It's in April so I have a good solid 4 weeks to feel unsettled about it. lol.
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