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"Susan DeFace Washington is the real deal. She is one of the most powerful, heartwarming, spirit filled speakers we have been blessed to hear. Women of all ages were blessed by her testimony and her message of hope, forgiveness and God's redeeming love for all people no matter the circumstances in your past or present situation. We have had many speakers for our Women's Events at First Baptist Church Carrollton and I can honestly say Susan ranks as one of the most outstanding speakers we have had."

- Beverly Anderson, Women's Ministry Coorinator for First Baptist Church of Carrollton

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"I have practiced criminal law for over twenty years, as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and I have witnessed up-close the devastating consequences of drug addiction. Prison has a way of getting your attention, and yet, I have seen many disingenuous and counterfeit “jailhouse conversions” in desperate attempts to game the system and receive leniency. I can assure you, there is nothing fake or phony about Susan and her relationship with, and devotion to, Jesus Christ.

Through faith and perseverance, she has found transforming freedom and undeniable peace and purpose. Susan is the real deal and she possesses a compelling life story and inspiring testimony of God’s unconditional love, saving grace and redemptive power."

- Joe Shearin, Criminal Defense Attorney

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We recently had Susan DeFace Washington come and speak at our monthly ladies group at our church. After speaking with Susan to learn more about her story, I couldn’t wait to have her present to our ladies.

When the day finally came, Susan brought her support team, Power Point, and an infectious spirit. Susan was very open and willing to share her story. Her transparency gave us a glimpse into her world that began with pain, lies, and sadness but ends in the victory and joy that can only come from having a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Her story communicated so many things in such a short time. Her story communicates the power of hope, forgiveness, and how nothing we can do will separate us from the love of Jesus.

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"I have had the opportunity to hear Susan DeFace Washington speak on more than one occasion. After hearing her story, all I could think was that it was one of the most courageous testimonies I have ever heard. She is living proof of God’s power and grace."

- Randy Smith of First Baptist Church of Allen

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Wednesday

Oct312012

Today marks one of many 1sts without Alexis.

Susan Washington

Last night I had a nightmare. It is really the first bad dream I have had in a VERY long time. In the dream my phone rang and it was a police officer saying "-------------- has been in a car accident. I don't know how they are. All I know is it was very bad" The exact same words said to me the day Alexis died but I didn't know who had wrecked and I knew Alexis was already gone. Panicking I asked ...

him who but his answer wasn't clear, I asked again but we were then disconnected. Quickly I redialed but it would not go through. The fear was overwhelming and I began to cry uncontrollably . At that moment , in my deepest despair with such a sense of forboding , a sweet angelic voice jarred me out of my dream saying "Mimi, Mimi !!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH " What a blessing she is in my life.

Today will be the first Halloween without Alexis, she loved Halloween so very much. The other important holidays will soon follow: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Those are the ones that stand out , the ones we spent together as a family. So begins a tough leg of our journey. Maybe the sense of forboding in the dream brought to light my feelings on this coming season. But as always GOD intervened and brought joy through my pain:))

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