Tuesday

Today was hectic and good. I am trying to stay focused on God and think on good things. Tonight is HOPE group where I help facilitate. This group stands for Healing Of Past Emotions. These ladies show tremendous courage and want to become whole. They are incapable of seeing themselves as loveable to God or anyone else. I want each woman to see themselves as the diamond God created them to be. Just because others have chosen to throw junk on us over the years does not change what they are...beautiful. A diamond is a diamond regardless of what is covering it up. My part is encouraging them to slowly uncover the stuff that they themselves or others have thrown on them. It is so rewarding when they begin to see small "glints" of the diamond they are. I am so blessed to be part of this ministry.
Thinking about these women reminds me of the children at Casa. Karen and all those who care for them daily are helping them at a younger age see their worth. So even though it is extremely difficult to deal with these children day after day, they are receiving love and learning value in themselves. I know everyone complains that people of selfish but I see so many people who lack any self confidence and see themselves as worthless....Well I must leave for HOPE group, pray for those in your life that needs healing and affirm those around you and tell them their value. Mi ninos, I love you, Lisa, Karen and Brian. God truly gave me three sparkling diamonds in you.