Light shines more brightly through broken vessels!
Susan Washington
Today the article came out in the Wylie News. Since I didn’t have a chance to read it before hand I was somewhat nervous. Anxiously I kept checking on line to see if it was there but it never appeared so this morning I e-mailed Judy Truesdell , the reporter, and she told me I could come by the office and pick up the paper about 11. She then said she hoped I would like it and I replied that I was sure I would.
A little after 11 I drove to the Wylie News office on Ballard and nervously went into the building and asked for the newspaper. The lady working asked me how many I wanted and I said 5. She smiled and said I must know someone in the paper as she walked back to get the copies. As she handed me the paper, I looked at the top of the front page which showed an adorable boy with a camel. Smiling at the cute photo, I flipped the paper to the bottom of the front page and there I was : as a cheerleader years ago and more recently in front of the Van Pelt home. The headline was titled “Light shines more brightly through broken vessels “ one of my favorite sayings . Excitedly I began to read the story I know so well.
Judy did a wonderful job capturing my story and the message that I want to convey: That with God all things are possible and if you allow HIM into your life he will heal your pain. That your wounds can now be a source of hope and healing to others. I was so very blessed and honored. After reading the article I asked if I could meet Judy in person and she was called to the front where we hugged each other as if we had known each other for years. I thanked her again for choosing to write about my life. Everyone in that office was so very kind to me and there was no judgment at all. It was such a beautiful day.
Satan did try to steal my joy: I broke a tooth in the front part of my mouth, someone got really upset with me about the story, and a couple of other conflicts happened, but after a few tears I stopped and refused to succumb to those feelings that were enveloping me. I remembered who I was in Christ and I decided to stand firm in HIS TRUTH. HIS TRUTH is what set me free in the first place.. This was an awesome day for me and God blessed me tremendously with this article as I try to move forward to achieve my goals and dreams. No one is going to steal my joy!!
Click here to read the article. Thank you for all your support and encouragement. I appreciate every comment more than you could know. Blessings to all of you :))
Reader Comments (4)
it is about time you started getting some good press! Kind of makes up for the bad press from years ago. You have just begun . . I see a movie deal in the works. . .just give it some time . . . .
This is awesome! And so much deserved. Congratulations!;-)
I love everything that is happening for you and I'm so honored to be even the tiniest part of it! Keep up the great work!
I loved the article. No matter how many times I read or hear your story it never ceases to amaze me. You are a beautiful woman of God and I am so proud to see his light shining through you :)