02/08/2017
I have had SO MANY wonderful customers ask if I am still making beads.
Absolutely!!! I go into withdrawal if I'm not on that torch at some point during the week!
But...God has made it very clear to me that my passion to serve Women and Children that are living high risk lives needs to take priority.
Most of our customers at the bead shows know the time and energy that it takes to not only travel and set up for these shows every weekend..but there are also the long hours during the week that is needed create more of those beads. It's not that I don't love it....but it leaves virtually NO time for my husband , family or my relationship with Christ and the calling that I have to serve.
When we get "Too Busy", we forget to listen and spend time with God. So...my New Years Resolution was to simply Slow Down and Be Available. It is amazing to see what God will do in your life when you simply choose to dedicate time daily asking Him "what's next?" I'm learning to BREATHE and PRAY! It's a new season of life and I simply love it.
I haven't forgotten my Bead Show family though. These vendors that I have been traveling with over the years ARE Family! It's a melting pot of cultures, personalities, beliefs and goals....but combined....its FAMILY! These folks are dear to my heart and I miss seeing them every weekend.
If you would like to learn more about the Ministries that I am working with you can visit the following links. These are organizations with a long track record of success and dedication that our team supports. I would love to help you find organizations in your area that are also working with Domestic Minor S*x Trafficking and Human Trafficking. There is not a city in the US or abroad that isn't affected and the statistics are alarming.
We are working on the streets, online, with churches, government, law enforcement and community organizations to educate and eradicate these crimes. No one deserves to be forced into this life. I have not met a single young lady that said she wanted to grow up to be a pr******te. What they do ask is that we pray for their children, safety and broken hearts. Please take some time to look over the sites and statistics.
www.streetgrace.org
http://nothingbutthetruth146.org/what-we-do/multi-housing-ministry/
http://www.ssrevolution.com/beautiful-feet
https://atldreamcenter.com/outofdarkness/
http://www.hebronchurch.org/adults/adult-index.html
These are just a few of the Ministries that the Justice Ministry supports! There are organizations in your town and a multitude of ways to participate! Please get involved....this is NOT an inner city issue....it is in every community regardless of economics. Whether it is physically visiting women on the streets, motels, massage parlors, truck stops, strip clubs....prayer or simply providing a hot meal .... your efforts and participation is priceless!
Thank you for spending the time reading this and for your ongoing support!
I haven't left the shows...so just because you don't see Kimberlys-Corner as a vendor doesn't mean I won't be there.....I am committing to this Ministry and Family first and adding shows that I am able to fit in.
I will be returning beads to Beadjoux in Braselton soon. I have plans to re-open Etsy and as far as I know I will be in Richmond April 8th. Please feel free contact me if you need anything and I will do my best to make it happen!
Thank you so much!!!! I still have the BEST customers!!!!
““And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’”
Matthew 25:40 HCSB
http://bible.com/72/mat.25.40.hcsb
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