I have been sitting here for about 3 hours, trying to figure out just
what to write! What can I say that would be worth reading? I want to
run around and tell Everyone to go out and get the Tribute DVD so
they can be inspired as much as I have been. For years I've been
told by everyone to write a book! Our life has been filled with sooo
very many trials. But I could never figure out why anyone in the
world would want to read a book about so many "negative" and/or
hurtful things. And... I couldnt even think about writing a book that
was so depressing without having possitive applications to daily life
that would also show my testiment of my faith in Christ and show how
He has worked in our lives Through It All! Then I started reading
Barbara Johnsons books! Often I have been so caught up in the trauma
and drama, I forget that there is someone to help me carry the
burden - Jesus! Barbara's books and tapes have been such an
inspiration to me for over 15 years now. It is hard to not pick up
one of her books before I pick up my bible because she shows such
practical applications of God's word in simpler terms. Words I can
understand more easily sometimes than scripture. I was just
devestated to learn of Barbara going home to heaven. I had never met
her personaly, but I KNEW the world had lost a very special person.
Facing today, for me, was just horrible beyond words! But when the
kids brought in the mail, I discovered a DVD of the Tribute to
Barbara and her memorial service had arrived. And just in time too!
I needed an uplift! Once again, God found a way to uplift my weary
spirit and give me a renewed joy and hope for tommorow and its
challanges to come. A friend was here for the holidays. She lost
her son 4 yrs ago. The police say it was suicide and she has never
accepted that because she beleived that people who commit suicide
don't go to Heaven even if they were saved. So, as my friend spent
many hours of the holidays crying for her son, I shed tears with her.
It was so awesome to see the Tribute DVD where during one of her
speaking engagement clips Barbara talks about suicide victims and
God's love for them and how he welcomes them with open arms into
Heaven. I can't wait till tommorow to call my friend and tell her not
to worry anymore! Since I learned of Barbara's journey to heaven, I
have had a hard time not crying. I couldnt figure out WHY so many
tears! Afterall, she has eternal life! What is my problem I asked
myself, and my husband was begining to wonder why also! Then today,
I realized part of the reason! My moms name was Barbara, she also
died with cancer and when my kids watched the Tribute DVD with me
tonight, they said WOW she looks like grandma! Whatever you may be
facing in your life, there are messages for you not only in God's
Word, but also in Barbara's Books.
And of course, Im here too if you need to chat or a prayer!
Sincerly, Tpettee