Quick Update and Truth Prevails

The quick update is that Honduran food finally caught up with me. I'm not sure what I ate, but I woke up at five and discovered that whatever it was didn't agree with me. I took a couple of Pepto Bismol and chased them down with Two Tylenol PM at five in the morning.

That was a mistake...I slept till noon and was horrified.

I only logged three of five stories today, and now am at a Pot Luck dinner at Miss Peggy's with a bunch of really fun volunteers who let me hang out with them. Most of them are about half my age, plus a year or two...

Anyway, today Mario stopped by when I was finishing up my writing. It was a real joy to see him. I met him two years ago when I was down here and he was living at an orphanage with someone who had set up camp "doing the Lord's work." Mario and his seven siblings lived in this orphanage until it's driector was rightfully and thankfully asked to leave the Island. Despite having his passport confiscated, he was still able to leave.

But truth and justice prevail. Today Mario and six of his siblings are living back with their mom and a group led by former house parents erected a house for them beyond their wildest dreams. For now it is the shell, but an amazing amount of work was accomplished in nine days and supported through donations.

In June Mario is leaving for the States where he will pursue an education in Culinary Arts.

It gives me continued hope that what others mean for evil God will turn to good.

Truth always prevails, it just sometimes takes time.

If you are in a challenging spot right now, keep going. Truth will prevail. It always does.

Peace.

Truth and Transparency

So, you may ask, "How did the blog gets its name?" Well, the honest truth is my webmaster titled the blog based on the tag line on my business card, which says, "Kathy Pride, Writing and Speaking with Truth and Transparency."

God definitely seemed to give me an extra dose of boldness. In fact, my husband, who is a much calmer, gentler and quieter soul than I has pointed out to me more than once that my boldness borders at times on being rude. I suppose it may seem that way to some people, although it is not my intention to offend anyone. So at times I will offer a disclaimer of sorts, noting that I tend to be a "tell it like it is gal" who at times becomes a bit carried away by passion and enthusiasm.

I believe in sharing openly and honestly, which at times may result in TMI...Too Much Information. But I also believe that there are many who can identify with the struggles and experiences I share, and even may be relieved to know there is a Christian woman who doesn't have it all together...But imagine if we all waited to be perfect before we served. The Kingdom would be REALLY short on workers.

I got a phone call today from the producer whose radio show I was on yesterday, thanking me for my honesty and transparency on the air. He said they received quite a few phone calls from people who appreciated my approach. I feel much more comfort in knowing I am not alone than in feeling like I am the only one who is hurting or going through a hard time.

It reminds me of what Rick Warren has written, that our biggest shame, pain or misery will become our greatest ministry, but only if we are willing to share it. So the next time you hear God calling you out of your comfort zone to be transparent, have the faith to step out. Your sharing may be a huge blessing to someone else.

God will use your transparency to reveal His truth. So speak the truth in love...and transparency.