tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post4433956632820114891..comments2013-01-26T09:35:50.923-08:00Comments on Journey to Peace: FearYodfushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03002463940240341018noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-19836183794604401902012-06-05T17:59:09.976-07:002012-06-05T17:59:09.976-07:00Hi Traci, I was given your name by a few different...Hi Traci, I was given your name by a few different people. First of all I think you're amazingly courageous for talking about your assault out in the open the way you have. It really does take guts to put it all out there for the world to see. I still can't tell people my own story, so I admire the fact that you can. Secondly, I wanted you to know that I've just started a blog/project about sexualized violence in the Mennonite church, and I was wondering if you would be willing to talk with me and possibly contribute to my project? My email address is raehalder@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you soon.<br /><br />Best,<br />RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716994263174951761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-7880685168242149632012-02-06T06:55:48.348-08:002012-02-06T06:55:48.348-08:00Thank you so much for sharing. I thought of you th...Thank you so much for sharing. I thought of you this morning and wanted to check on your blog; I'm really thankful that you are willing to share your journey this way with those of us who love you from far away.<br /><br />I'm proud of you for acknowledging and confronting your fears head-on. I think courage is not about having no fear, but about deciding to live fully in spite of those fears. You don't have to start your B&B today. You can work up to it one day at a time, one outing to the park at a time, one outing to the grocery at a time. Little steps. You've already begun.Anna Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964365617234073108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-78203975844956709032012-02-05T13:56:15.629-08:002012-02-05T13:56:15.629-08:00Traci-
You are writing about fear but I find you ...Traci- <br />You are writing about fear but I find you to be brave and strong beyond a point that I could manage. You have such courage not because you are unafraid but because you have the strength to be with your fear, your courage and faith can only help you. I will continue to think of you often.alisa hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058069171804905548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-70358237039321384822012-02-05T04:01:37.392-08:002012-02-05T04:01:37.392-08:00Thank you for this post. You and Jared are often o...Thank you for this post. You and Jared are often on my mind and in my prayers. I will continue to pray for a peace that is greater than fear.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13693592924362283479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-3869366245887837812012-02-04T17:56:33.289-08:002012-02-04T17:56:33.289-08:00Traci -
I almost hesitant to write this, but I am...Traci - <br />I almost hesitant to write this, but I am reminded of what we are learning in church about proclaiming blessings over others...so my blessing for you is this: <br />Perhaps God never intended for your B&B to be a place for "strangers" or "vacation" ... but instead, maybe you are meant to be a safe haven for those who are hurting, who need respite...for broken young women, or pastor couples needing renewal... <br />perhaps God is walking with you through this healing journey so in turn, you can walk with others and be "Christ" to them?<br />Don't give up on your dream ... God gave you that heart for a reason - and when we ask him to change our mind to His mind - He WILL give you your peace & desire back too! <br />Many thoughts and prayers for you!eric, crystal, kyan, kaide & kiptynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307513988971524980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917868016330655706.post-63246225492543230142012-02-04T17:21:37.578-08:002012-02-04T17:21:37.578-08:00traci, thank you for continuing to share your jour...traci, thank you for continuing to share your journey. it hurts my heart to think of you giving up your dream of a B&B, but trusting that God will heal your heart and restore your vision or give you a new dream. ps- i passed your old casa today! we visited my old host fam :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733536498808082899noreply@blogger.com