Making a Difference....

Writing my books, “The Shattering” and “The Shattering II”, will always be one of the things in life that I am glad God urged me to do. I wrestled with him about writing these books. I could not see then, why I should make myself vulnerable to the judgments and condemnation of people. In short, I couldn't see the importance or purpose it would serve. I asked God about this when I tried to wiggle out of the project. Why would I bring this shame and blame back on me? And besides, I argued, people who are abused don't want to read about abuse, people who don't understand the impact of abuse on a child don't want to read this, and most certainly, the abuser doesn't want to read about the devastation that they have caused. I thought these were all good arguments to God-but his answer to me was~~ “It was never your shame and blame to bear. Your father threw the cloak of shame and blame on you with a cover of fear and guilt. It was never yours to bear.” And then in his loving way, he told me, “And I died to set you free from all of these. Write the books, hold your head up high and never let anyone make you feel this way again.” And so, like so many times in the past, I believed that still small voice. And like so many times in my past, he was right!

The opportunity to talk, speak up and speak out and help others has been unnumbered throughout the years, since I've written the books. To see the hearts and lives, they have touched, is my greatest reward. Many may not understand this, but I can only tell you that for me, it is a real experience. Was so thankful to be the guest speaker for SARCC-(Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center) at Monument Park in Lebanon, PA. My thanks to Ali Perrotto and her wonderful staff for this invitation.