Today was a great day for me. A good day always starts off with me being clean and sober. If I'm clean and sober, it's a good day. I can be grateful. But the special thing about today was spending it with my bff. Yes, I had lunch and went shopping with JP. I always have a great time with her. I guess if you're going to know me, you have to know about JP.
I guess JP is about my favorite person(other than my kids) in the whole world. You see, JP knew me back when things weren't so good for me and my kids. She was my neighbor. When we first met at the church where my, then husband, was pastor, I had no idea what a dear friend she would be to me. She also had no idea what she was getting into by being my friend. We began to build a relationship. JP was the first person who ever had the courage to tell me that I was a battered wife....to leave. She kept telling me this until I finally believed her. I didn't leave though for about 2 years. JP and her husband, RP, were my lifesavors. They were "Jesus in skin" to me. I don't think I've ever seen Jesus in anyone more than I've seen in them. They truly are my heroes.
Let me tell you about their home. When I found myself(and my kids) in a scary, dangerous situation with my husband, I would many times run to JP's house. I would lay on her couch and rest. It was safe there. It was my refuge for those 2 years.
RP and JP literally risked their lives for me and my kids. They "saved" us so many times. They wisked us off to safety and took us to a safe hiding place. They did more than anyone ever has for me. When others looked away, ignored, didn't believe, they were there.
I love them. I always will. I know God is blessing their home. I wish you could all meet them.
That's why I had such a great day today.
Kim
3 comments:
You made me tear up. Such sweet words. Those were hard days, emotional, stressful, frightening. But Father had a plan for you and the kids. Any part we had at all was just bc we were willing vessels. I'm so proud of you now I could pop.
Love, Me
Kim, there is a long list of names that are leaving comments on Rachel Olsen's blog as we are all reading Proverbs 31. But, for some reason, I found myself bringing up your blog. I read everyone of your post.
Family members on both sides of my family have struggled with alcoholism. Some have overcome completely, others have not. But
I am so glad that with the Lord's help you are winning the battle.
I also know that it is a "take one day at a time" process.
And, that is how we all need to live, actually. Each of us has something in our life that we would be overwhelmed if we began to be concerned with how we will deal with "tomorrow."
And I'm so glad that today you can claim victory! And I know that you can claim victory every day with the Lord by your side!
My prayers and love is with you.
mary
Kim,
Thanks for your sweet note and for sharing your journey so openly, with such transparency and beauty. I see Jesus at your side as I read your story. I am honored that my words would encourage such a courageous woman who is following hard after God's heart, trusting Him one day at a time, knowing only He can set you free to walk in truth each day. I join you in saying that for today - I am what I am and where I am by God's grace.
Love and blessings from your sister in NC and your sister in Christ!
Renee
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