Thank You Thursday

I have been so blessed to take time and remember different women who have poured into my life and helped me become the woman I am today. Today's post takes me to a woman who I met in college. What can I say, she has a great name!

Thank You Kathy

When I first met Kathy, I was a shy, quiet, college freshman. She was a an experienced, confident senior. We were both involved in the same Christian fellowship group and it turned out she was a neighbor from the dormitory next to mine.

Most significantly to me, Kathy was one of the song leaders at our weekly meetings. She held nothing back as she sang praises to God and proclaimed His goodness. She welcomed me and my acoustic guitar to be part of the team. I was hooked!

Since those wonderful days as a young freshman, I have more or less always been involved in leading corporate worship whether in college groups or in my local church. The joy of singing praises to our Lord has been a big part of my life.

I am glad to say thank you Kathy!

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• Crystal Storms

Thank You Thursday

Another Thursday brings time to remember another woman who has helped inspire me to become the woman I am today. Today's dear sister and I worked together years ago when we were both single.

Thank You Carla

Carla and I met when I was in my twenties. We worked down the hall from each other and my work frequently found me in her part of the building. We were just acquaintances or work friends until I found out that she was a sister in the Lord.

Carla was more of a girly girl that I was. She was always dressed nicely and perfectly made up. I was more casual. But her smile - you could see the joy of the Lord in it!

She became a great friend and constant encouragement to me. On days when there seemed to be a black cloud hanging over me, she helped me to see the Son shining through.

The day she stopped by my office to tell me that she was going to get married to a wonderful man from her church and that then they were following God and moving across the country hit me hard. I was happy for the joy my dear sister was experiencing but sad to see my friend go.

Though we have lost touch, I am thankful for the light she brought into my life.

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• Crystal Storms