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Testimonials
I hung up the phone. The conversation was over. But the rage inside boiled over like lava oozing its way down the sides of the volcano destroying everything in its path. The subject of the argument is insignificant. It was the on-going pattern. My 16 year old son was making his way up the stairs and I let loose. “Further more young man, if you don’t get back down stairs and clean up that room like I told you…." It was like an ongoing vomit of refuse. “Oh, I get it,” he said. “You’re mad at Dad so Rachelle and I are gonna get it for the rest of the week.” It was like being stabbed in the heart and the knife wrenched out again. “Oh Lord, please tell me I’m not taking my anger out on my children,” I prayed. But, the truth was, that was exactly what I was doing. I vowed this would not be the legacy I left them. I had to find help. Next Sabbath a man who was new to our church was raving about this seminar called “Binding the Wounds”. I signed up immediately. After the summer I joined a class with 3 other ladies. Together we plowed through the workbook alternately laughing, crying, praying, and supporting each other. Since the year 2000 I have attended or facilitated one or two “Binding the Wounds” or "The Journey" classes per year and attended the yearly live seminar in Portland. At each event I gain new insights about myself. For the longest time I wondered if the changes would ever be evident to anyone besides me. Then one day, my daughter was sitting in the living room with several of her friends while I was preparing food in the next room. I was listening to them carry on about the things they disliked most about their parents. When my daughter chimed in I cringed. “I hated anytime my Mom went out to the school or church. She was always yelling and ordering people around." I was mortified! "Now she’s my best friend.” How faithful and good God is to each of us and our family when we do our work genuinely and faithfully. He will make us new inside and out. I encourage each of you to take up the challenge to be all you can be in your journey here on earth for the benefit to yourself, your family and your community. You’ll be glad you did. - Kay N. -
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