Calvary Community Church - October 2004

I attended the conference this past weekend in Memphis at Hope Church where I am a member. I also had the pleasure of meeting Lisa last year in Memphis at Memphis Country Club where she spoke for a benefit for the Palmer Home. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to hear these three magnificent women. As the mother of a daughter, age 25, who was almost fatally injured in an automobile accident just a year ago, I could so identify with Eva and the struggles she has endured through these many years. The story of how her mother had to walk away when she was trying to get her pants on brought back SO many memories of the intense pain I felt when I first brought my daughter home from the brain trauma hospital where she spent 5 months last year. While I certainly do know how hard it was for Eva to try to put those pants on, I KNOW that it was 10 times harder for Maybelle. I spent many moments behind those doors crying for my daughter and the pain I felt knowing that she was not and may never again be the woman she was either physically or possibly mentally. While all of that seems so bleak, my daughter will tell you today that it has been a blessed experience. She has learned to take nothing for granted, and it has changed her life spiritually, as it has also changed the lives of all our family members as well.

Please give my best to Eva, Kim and Lisa and tell them what a truly inspirational weekend it was.

Deborah Gifford

To all,

I was lucky enough to be invited by my sister-in-law to go and be apart of the Every Women's Hope Seminar in Redmond, Washington recently. I had no idea who Lisa, Eva, Teresa and Kim were, much less what they were going to speak about during this seminar. I went (don't think that Satan wasn't at work the night before... trying to get me somewhere else) and sat in the third row. When we got there Kim was singing. I had no idea who she was and was in AWE over her talents and love for the Lord. Let's just say she got my attention. Then Lisa got on stage... wow... what an awesome caring loving person. Then Eva came on stage and gave her story. I feel in love with her and swore that I would never have another day in my life where I felt sorry for myself. What an inspiration these ladies were. What down to earth (REAL) ladies. I don't believe there was a second where I didn't either have tears of sorrow or joy in my eyes. I can't quit talking about their stories and how they kept you so interested and just wanting more. When it was time to leave, Kim sang her songs (WHAT AN AWESOME VOICE) and let me tell you, I think she asked us to leave a few times, cause WE didn't want to leave. I went away with a renewed spirit and love for our Lord. I can't wait until they come back to the great NW. I will have an army ready. I told all of my friends and family. I feel so blessed to have been a part of this wonderful day. I know I walked away with so much love, energy, and increased knowledge of our savior to live in this world that is in so much pain. I hope and pray that you ladies continue for a long time spreading your love and knowledge for the Lord. I know for sure you had such and impact on so many lives (including mine) and you will and I'm sure are all so blessed from our AWESOME God.

May the Lord richly bless each and everyone of you!
Cathy Lynn Pickett