tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post1962869207137925973..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: She Speaks Conference: Making A WayMarybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-23820525015177823592010-04-29T13:59:11.748-04:002010-04-29T13:59:11.748-04:00Hi Marybeth, this is so encouraging. I wanted to s...Hi Marybeth, this is so encouraging. I wanted to share that I, too, have a call on my heart to attend She Speaks. I set up the sponsorship option and have reached out to friends and family, as well as writing about it on my blog. I'm thrilled to say that God has provided! As of last week, 90% of the funds I need have been generously donated. This is a real option for anyone. I'm still blown away by how many people have supported this journey for me. I encourage those who (like me) entered the scholarship contests and didn't win to consider this route. I cannot wait for the conference! Blessings.phzlthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057793833517124978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-44157516460209515072010-04-27T03:33:58.736-04:002010-04-27T03:33:58.736-04:00Thanks for sharing your story Marybeth. I'm so...Thanks for sharing your story Marybeth. I'm sorry not to have won the last scholarship, but not disappointed as I have the confidence you described--if God wants me to be there, He will provide the way. I have no idea how it will come about (my husband has been out of work since just before Curt; I've been following your story with an understanding heart). <br /><br />You and I have other circumstances in common (ask Ariel); part of my hope to be at the conference is to share some of those things in person. <br /><br />It's great that God answered your prayer for the conference of your heart. Believing Him for the same for me!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mary HamptonRefreshMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755273960702792845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-59856036883406695262010-04-26T14:57:05.174-04:002010-04-26T14:57:05.174-04:00Thank you, Marybeth for the words of encouragement...Thank you, Marybeth for the words of encouragement! I truly am trusting God to provide and I have a few amazing friends as well, one of which is offering not only offering to help me raise the funds, but to drive me there, too! How good is God?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-1339642998025329532010-04-26T13:01:51.423-04:002010-04-26T13:01:51.423-04:00Marybeth...love this post. It is so easy to be dis...Marybeth...love this post. It is so easy to be discouraged when we are disappointed. It also reminded me of the need to heed God's call when He speaks to our hearts about something. I remember years ago, I was in TJMaxx and saw a Victorian style hatbox. I knew that one of the teachers at our small Christian School collected hatboxes so I purchased it for her. She sent me a note saying that she had actually had that same hatbox in her cart and had put it back because she could not really afford it. She was so surprised to receive it as a gift. I am not telling this story to brag on myself but rather to encourage everyone to listen to those little whispers in your heart. God may be asking you to provide something that will encourage someone. Sometimes when God provides the Small things it helps us to trust Him to provide the Big things. <br /><br />Thanks for your blog...it is such an encouragement.Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-80665103598893560942010-04-26T11:46:50.371-04:002010-04-26T11:46:50.371-04:00I am attending the conference this year. I am so ...I am attending the conference this year. I am so not a writer or speaker but I have been called by God to help others through my journey battling breast cancer. When the call came in that I would be attending I was very overwhelmed. I am super excited to share Cindy's Hope Chest. Glad a run across your blog today!<br />Cindy<br />fighting like a girl<br />www.cindyshopechest.orgMy Army Brats and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576098529046614098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-40346078155631720722010-04-26T10:19:58.508-04:002010-04-26T10:19:58.508-04:00Marybeth,
I loved your story. HOW Great is our GOD...Marybeth,<br />I loved your story. HOW Great is our GOD! That is just wonderful that you get to participate in that conference for writing. I am so excited for you my friend!<br />Hugs,<br />DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652104893229651130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-70788003140581162742010-04-26T10:10:52.091-04:002010-04-26T10:10:52.091-04:00Thank you so much for the encouragement. I have b...Thank you so much for the encouragement. I have been trying to get to SheSpeaks for three years. If it's God's will I will be there this year. If not this year, maybe next year, or the year after. Regardless of the outcome, I trust God! But I am rejoicing for the others who have won thus far..I know they will be blessed!A New Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632375403941075922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-7280527049391446242010-04-26T09:25:26.967-04:002010-04-26T09:25:26.967-04:00Mary Beth, I love this story! It is so encouraging...Mary Beth, I love this story! It is so encouraging. I have a friend (Debi) whose small business was just foreclosed on. Her husband left her a few years ago and she is in a financially desperate situation. We prayed for her last night at our small group. I believe the Lord can deliver her out of the situation, or take her to new places. Just so hard for her to go through. Love testimonies of how He works things out. Thanks for sharing! Blessings! CheriCheri Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164308430243574427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-666627209557466452010-04-26T09:17:42.398-04:002010-04-26T09:17:42.398-04:00wow!! what an awesome gift you have in your friend...wow!! what an awesome gift you have in your friends!Flamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670681123523725076noreply@blogger.com