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Today was one of those days -- that you don't know how much you need - until it is over --- I am sorry today is over ---- even tho my body is pretty tired --- I am sorry to see it end. What happened today you might ask - if you are even bothering to read my humble contributions here. I ministered at a boy's ranch for boys 13-17 yrs old who are court appointed there or parents are desparate and pay to have their sons there, and some just receive their education there. It was started in 1965 out of God's heart in a man and his wife's relationship with the Lord. I was honored to be asked -- (I have a special love for youth) God just hasn't let me forget what it was like to be a youth and a youth in trouble on top of it. I was before them maybe 31/2 minutes before my tears came -- I looked into the faces of young men who have been deprived of real love, leadership and peace. Those faces were different colors, different ages but they all had one thing in common -- they needed to be loved and loved by God. The wonderful staff and people who have given there lives to pick up lives of children who have been wasted and abused touched me. I walked by the portrait board and my hand landed on a face -- of all the boys there - I went to that face. Our friend/tour guide/host was amazed at what made me pick him, I dont' know - I was drawn to him, he said, nothing you do Mrs.W. is by accident -- that is James - he has ran away and is out there alone --- UGH ---- Please pray for James to meet God and ask God to give him the courage to do what is right. With Kirk Franklin boomin' through the PA system and God boomin' thru all our hearts, the altar call was amazing --- I instantly had 25 more sons - Men who needed to stop the madness that had raped their families for generations. Drugs, violence, lust -- The tears came from all of us --- I felt God's powerful love and strength come to those young men. Truth came to them! I could cry -- myself going thru a season of being the target of gossip, lies and the stretching of going deeper in my relationship with God - that He would give such a precious opportunity again -- to minister. It was like "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!" This today was my "spoonful of sugar" I am crying --- with humble gratitude -- I love those boys - and that is only a fraction of how much God loves them. God loves you too. He loves me. Thank God for God! Love you all --- |
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I love this!!! Thank you I just blogged about gangs~so true!!~ Love you
What an angel you are!!~ |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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Thank you Cheryl for your kind loving words -- please don't make me cry anymore --- I receive them. xoxoxoxo |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| Thank you for allowing me to add this blog to mine. This is the coolest!!~ |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| Love you Jacob --- So does God! |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| Great blog! You have a heart and calling for this particular ministry. God bless you and those young men whose life you are going to impact! |
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| Thank you DebB --- and thank you Amy --- I just want to be used however He needs me. |
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Thank you sweetie --you are not hard to "see" --- and not hard to "understand" you are a blessing --- I should know - you are my child. I love you~ Mom |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| You have touched me. I will pray for James. No one knows the pain that someone is going through unless they have walked in their shoes but, through Jesus Christ using us as vessels can touch a multitude. God Bless You. |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| Your beautiful heart is showing, Mrs. W! |
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Thank you Cheryl --for praying for James -- Kathy -- Thank you for your loving comment -- I appreciate it. |
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| God bless all of you beautiful people! |
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We thank GOD for you Mrs. W and we Praise HIM for what He is doing thru you.
Love Charlie & Joan |
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| March 14, 2008 |
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| It really puts things into prespective for me. I am so lucky. I too am crying reading your post. It made me think of my brother, he too was a lost youth. He still is lost. As a mother, I am so thankful that my children have peace. Makes me see how truely blessed we are. My children and I will pray for James. Makes me wish I could be a mother to all of those boys. I thank God that he sent you to those boys, I know that by meeting you, their lives have changed. You are truely a great woman of God. Thank you for sharing. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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| Thank you for sharing your heart -- God's heart in you for these precious ones. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Thank you Charlie and Joan - Pastor and I thank God for you - and
Shelli - Pary for the boys and God will provide a mother's heart in their lives ---either fix their own moms or provide someone.
Thank you Krystal for your encouragement
Your welcome - Coreena -- what a beautiful name ---
Jennifer --- thank you for your loving words
I am glad it blessed you - the nice lady who called it "wonderful" - Thank you. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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| God the Redeemer. I am crying... |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Paul - thank you --- if there is any beauty it comes from the One who was and is first Beautiful. Thank you -- Ricky and Lucy--- My Redeemer Lives! I am blessed by your tender heart for people. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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| Thank you for sharing this and the heart of Jesus for "the least, the last, and the lost." May we all catch the vision. I really really really wish I could have been there. Blessings to you and yours. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Mrs. W,
At one time, it was my dream to do exactly what it is that you do. I know that it was my dream, not Gods. I am not sure where He will take me as His servant. But I do know this. I have an awful lot of time on my hands. I should be doing something to help those in need and I am not sure where to start. I know whatever it is it will be within my means. I mean, I know God doesn't want me to spend money that I don't have in order to serve, but I know that he will provide what I need to be able to serve. So, I am not sure where to start with my journey. Right now, nothing is happeneing. I am not sure if I am suppose to go out and pursue or if i just wait for it to happen. I will just pray and listen for a sign from God.
But bless what you do for those children of God. I worked in a prison for 3 years. If some of those men had had some encouragement. Someone to show them another way, perhaps they wouldn't have been in there. Who knows.
Jennifer |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Jennifer -- I sent you a message --- You are a blessing --- I love serving with people like you! xoxox |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Thank you Jim -- you are a blessing and such a encouragement. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Oh, Mrs. W......
How awesome. I'm reading/studying the Gospel of Mark and loving to see deeper into the life of Jesus. There He was on the way to Jerusalem, knowing exactly what was going to happen. I can only imagine the pressure, the strain of those thoughts in His head. But He had a key in dealing with it. "My meat is to do the will of the Father."
Blind Bart. screaming out for help
Crowds thronging on Him, all needing.
Disciples needing training.
His mother needing a son to care for her...John.
The thief on the cross needing salvation.
Enemies needing prayer.
So much more than is even recorded.
The strength to carry out the mission came from continually doing the will of God. Wow.
Mrs. W.'s strength coming from doing the will of God. Wow.
Wish I could have been there. |
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| March 15, 2008 |
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Thank you Mona -- it is all true what you written - but is good to hear and good to know someone else knows it too ---- we are all in this together! |
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| March 17, 2008 |
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| Praise God Mrs. W., It's not just about us 4 and no more, people need a touch of love, of a caring heart, the truth and that is what you are giving them with a unconditional loving heart, just like Jesus would do.. Being a mother to all can be hurtful at times when the rejection comes, but it's worth it in the end, just as it was for Jesus on the cross. He never said it was going to be easy. He loves us thru it...I love you...You truly are a blessing. |
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| March 17, 2008 |
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Thank you for your loving and encouraging words. xoxoxoxo |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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Oh Mrs. W....
I love your passion! Thank you for being real and for loving Jesus with every ounch of your dna!
I too wish I could have been there with you.....I love to watch the Lord work through you....I learn so much and am so challenged! May we all live authentic christian lives for those who don't know Him!
Love you more than words can say!
Lou |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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Lou, Thank you for love and encouragement -- I love you to -- you will always have a Lou spot in my heart! xoxoxoxxo |
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| April 04, 2008 |
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| Thank You Father for creating such places of refuge and for sending those who walk in the spirit.... of love to minister there. You are faithful.... |
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| April 07, 2008 |
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Lara --- it was and you are -- Holy Spirit .... Amen - it blessed me - so much --- it still is and it happened 3 weeks ago - The gift that goes on giving! |
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| April 15, 2008 |
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| What a great story. Thank you for opening your heart and sharing with us all. God Bless you Mrs W. |
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| April 15, 2008 |
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Thank you Tammy -- you too- keep up the good work! |
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| April 15, 2008 |
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| Thank you for sharing this. What a blessing you are! |
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| April 15, 2008 |
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| Thank you for your kind words -- I appreciate it alot -- |
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| May 21, 2008 |
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It takes a very special woman to do the Lord's work as you did. But you went further... you loved them, despite themselves. I'm nearlly in tears by what you wrote, and how you responded to Jacob. You blessed him.
Mrs. W., you're the kind of person I want to know so much better. I could crawl onto your lap on rest my head upon your shoulder. Very few people have had that impact upon me.
God bless you... |
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| May 21, 2008 |
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Jacob....
Who you are is your gift from God. Who you become is your gift to God.
God bless you and keep you safe. |
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