Women of Faith

I went to Women of Faith Pre-Conference today. It was awesome! I go every year with my mom. I love going because the speakers are so amazing and I get to spend a whole weekend with my mom. At this pre-conference I got to see Marilyn Meberg and Sandi Patty speak. I was really interested in what Sandi Patty had to say. Her speech was about unpacking your box. She spoke about how everyone has a box of stuff that weighs us down (issues that cause you to feel shame or embarrassment) and how we need to find someone to talk to to unpack our box so no one is alone. (I hope that made sense to everyone reading.) It probably sounded much better when Sandi Patty was talking about it.

For those who do not know, Sandi Patty is an amazing singer. She has a voice range that is astounding. She appearing on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for a family who had a member who was blind. She sang while the house was being demolished so the blind person could "see" the demolition. She sang some songs for everyone at the Women of Faith conference. During one of her songs she turned to the Deaf section and started signing what she was singing!
I was so happy about this I got my camera out and started recording (its a bit shaky). Towards the end of the video she asks all of the Deaf people to stand and join her in signing. I was so moved that she would think of the people who cannot hear her song and learn sign language so we could enjoy her singing as well. I joined in and signed along with her and everyone sitting around me. This was really the best part for me because I could appreciate her song in that way.

Unfortunately I can't attend the whole conference. I am on duty at my dorm and I didn't request time off soon enough so I had to come back and work. I am pleased that I did at least attend the pre-conference.

There is less than two weeks before I go to the Mayo Clinic. I am so hoping that something comes out of this visit! My pain level has still been elevated but I have been able to manage it. I hope that one day I don't have to manage it because it will be gone.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!