Hardship and Tragedy Reunit a Family in Christ
By Sara Lee Trimble
I was brought up in a Christian home and gave my life to Jesus when I was 8 years old. After a lot of years, some bad church experience and a marriage with walls of bitterness, anger built up between us my heart became calloused and resentful towards God. One day I left my husband for another man. He promised that I would never have to work again, each of my children would have a trust fund, new car and collage paid for, as soon as his money was available. Gradually my resources came to an end—job, credit cards, bank accounts. We had to live in my car, beg in churches and in Wal-Mart parking lots and eat in soup kitchens. Everyday his money would be available—-tomorrow!! Everyday I thought “I can hang on for 24 hours more.” I was isolated from my children, my mother, my brothers and all my Christian friends. I knew I was living in sin and rebellion against God and I was ashamed of where I was and what I was doing. I prayed, but in that dark, hopeless place I felt trapped. It had been nearly 2 years. Then the car broke down and I called my friend Sheila—maybe she would help me. God used her but not the way I expected. One morning there was a tap on the car window. It was my daughter Deborah and three of my other children. I had not seen them for a year and a half. They put their arms around me and said “Mom, you can walk away from all this and come with us.” I did, leaving my car and the man I was with. They began to tell me about Mary’s Song, a restoration center for women, that’s all about God. What they said is true. Mary’s Song is a place set apart by God for women to begin to experience the love of God. I arrived with nothing but the clothes I had on. Everything I have has been provided. God poured His love on me, giving me the gift of repentance and forgiveness. He allowed me to return to my First Love—HIM!
I’d been at Mary’s Song 8½ months when we received a call from the US Army. My youngest son Kevin had been injured by IED blast. He lost both legs and an arm. As soon as he was stable enough he would fly to Germany then back to the US. I felt sick and shaken, but not lost. Sister Debra, Sister Pam and Nancy all gathered around in prayer. Strength and hope came into my soul. Sept 19th my husband Dan, for whom I have a deep respect, brought me home after 2 years. We began a new life together. Kevin arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center on Sept 23. We shared in the commitment to be at his side day and night. Our church family at Victory have supported us every step of the way. Kevin after many surgeries is healing remarkably well. The doctors admitted, “It’s a miracle”. He will eventually be fitted with prosthetics and be able to live independently. We live one day at a time giving thanks to God for and in everything. His promises in Jesus Christ are available to us all. I have learned to fear Him and love Him. His presence goes with me everywhere! •
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Luke 1:46-47
And Mary said, “I’m bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my Savior God, God took one look at me, and look what happened, Im the most fortunate woman on earth”
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Many women are trapped in a world of hopelessness, held in the bondage of life controlling problem such as: drug and alcohol abuse, depression, eating disorders, cutting, and so much more. These problems result in an endless nightmare of no self esteem, worthlessness, and self-destruction. Mary’s Song Restoration Center for Women offers women a chance to permanently change their lives, teaching them necessary tools to deal with life, showing them love which promotes healing, and hope for a future!
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