Family of God: Re: [FamilyofGod] Confession time

Mary,

My heart breaks for your daughter. As most in here know, a few years ago I was abducted from a rest stop and held and raped repeatedly by 3 individuals. I refuse, however, to view myself as a victim. I am a survivor. It is only by tapping into the strength of God while knowing I have none on my own that I came to that mindset. It wasn't easy. It wasn't a fast transition. For a time, I was angry at everyone. I went to drinking in order to deal with my pain. I had no one to talk to because I thought I couldn't talk to anyone about it. I don't want your daughter to go through what I went through with my time of healing. Please, if she is willing, when she needs someone, please, give her my email address. I am not implying that you as her mother cannot deal with this by yourself; however, I am sure you will agree that during this time she WILL need all the love and support she can find. I am willing to do that for her. Please, give her my information. Explain to her that I have been there myself and she is free to tell me anything in ABSOLUTE confidence. What people tell me in confidence is not repeated without their consent only under the understanding that if I thought she was in danger, I would tell someone. That, however, is a different story.

I told my mother about what has happened, and she is going to be praying for her. Ravi is doing the same, and so is my father. Seriously, this hits me in a very personal manner. My heart just BREAKS for you.

Amanda

There is an optimistic belief widespread among the generous-hearted that the average human being has only to become sufficiently acquainted with another's trouble or danger to transfer it to his own shoulders not merely unhesitatingly but gladly. --Margery Allingham

Bear one another's burdens. Galatians 6:2

From: countrygal64 <motherfourchildren@yahoo.com>
To: FamilyofGod@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 4:58:40 PM
Subject: [FamilyofGod] Confession time

There has been things going on in my life that not many know about. This
is one of the reasons that I have not been posting. I have been reading
the posts. Please keep my family in your prayers.

I have tried to post something before now. Either the tears would start
to flow or my mind would go blank. I know now that it was another one of
Satan's attacks so that GOD would not get the glory. Another excuse is
that other's needs are worse than my own. (God cares for each one of us
the same. HE is no respecter of persons.) So, if you are out there
reading this post and feel like I did, let me tell you. Go ahead and
post.

Let's see, where to begin? The 4th of last month my son in law hurt
himself at work. The company told him to go home and go to his regular
dr. They were not going to file workman's comp. He is in the process of
legal action against the company. The 1st of this month he was fired.
(He was the only one that had been bringing money into the house.) With
his termination of employment only strengthens his case against the
company that he worked for.

About 2 weeks ago our electric was shut off. (Those of you who know me,
know that my computer is next door at Dad's.)

Two weeks ago today my 17 year old daughter was missing for 22 hrs. She
was kidnapped, raped, and abandoned. We are starting the legal
proceedings now. Due to the fact that we are just now finding out all of
the details.

Those are what the world sees. This is what I know that God can do. We
have not went one night without lights. (Oil lamps) We have not been
cold very many nights. (We have wood heat.) We are able to get water and
cook at my Dad's . (Our house is total electric.) Payment arrangements
were
made so that my son in law and daughter can keep their van. My daughter
was returned us safe and sound.

I am giving God all of the glory for the things that HE has done and is
doing.

Please keep Ariel and my family in your prayers as we deal with these
legal issues. If there is a child that comes from this rape for us to
have wisdom and peace. (Especially my daughter.) Also pray that God
keeps providing for our needs while we are going through this financial
difficulty right now. (I know that I know, that HE is our source.)

God bless,
MaryC