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Sunday, January 1, 2012

You Are Here

   I must admit, I am terrible with directions. I often meet new people and tell them right up front that I am "geographically impaired". I don't want anyone to have higher expectations of me than what I am capable of. Do not ask me how to get to wherever you are going. I will not be able to even remotely point you in the right direction. It's that bad.
   I even have trouble with those big store maps in the mall that try to be helpful by pasting on a little square that says, "You Are Here". They do not help me in the least because I can never tell where "Here" is. I stand there trying to look at it upside down because I am sure that their "Here" is looking at the stores from the east instead of the west. Or maybe it's the north instead the south.
   What I CAN tell you is that YOU have arrived HERE. "Come to My Rescue" even has an address! cometomyrescue22.blogspot.com  This is an historical moment, friends. At no other time in all my years on earth has it ever been safe to "follow" me anywhere. No telling where we would end up.
   But here and now I am officially inviting you to follow me as I use my voice in written form to bring hope to those who are in need of RESCUE. I am not the Rescuer, not by a long shot. In fact, I am an expert on the process of BEING rescued. God is the One who I have learned is the ultimate Lifeguard, and we.....you and I.....are the means by which He chooses to throw the rope; to someone next door, a total stranger across the ocean, or a life ring with your name on it. 
   I would be completely honored to have you join me on this journey of hope. I know without a doubt that I am not meant to go it alone. That together we are going to encourage each other and be a part of His Rescue....one life at a time.
                                     

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Joanne Squres · 692 weeks ago

What a wonderful surprise on this New Year's Day to find that you have stepped forward out of your comfort zone and started this blog. You are an amazing writer and you capture our attention - and our hearts. I am so proud of you my dear friend!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
My very first comment! And from a very special friend, for sure. Joanne, you have ALWAYS cheered me on in my pursuit of writing and I just love you for it. Thank you.
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Tambra Puffenberger · 692 weeks ago

Looking forward to coming along on this journey with you. I have always enjoyed reading anything you have written. You are a gifted writer and I am happy you have finally decided to share your gift with others!!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Tambra, so glad you will be with me on this journey. You know how much I need you!! LOL....
And thank you....
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Maria Hopkins · 692 weeks ago

Crazy proud of you for taking this leap of faith :) eagerly anticipating all God is going to do in and through you!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
I jumped, that's for sure. And I'm proud that you're proud.....even if you are a little crazy. Really glad that you are joining me and am so grateful for our friendship.....one born out of a crisis but that is proving to stick in the good times. :-)
Julie, thank you for the invite to follow you through this journey. You are a blessing to everyone who knows you. Your creativity and sense of humor are amazing gifts that you have and I am excited that you are sharing them - looking forward to following your blog :-)
Julie, I am truly blessed at being able to follow you along this journey that God has clearly chosen you to fulfill. You are such an inspiration to others and I know God will use you and this opportunity to surround others and bring them in the warmth and security of such a loving God, even in the midst of hardship and suffering. I am excited to see where the next step of your journey takes you. Love You!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Tammy! I am so glad you are along for the ride. It will be much more fun with you on board. And your comment zeroes in on the heart of this blog. Well said. Love you, too!!
Wow... I was pulled in on the very first line... I had no idea... looking forward to reading more... Blessings being sent your way...
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Thanks, Penny. Appreciate your support very much! Receiving the blessings......
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Margo in Maine · 692 weeks ago

Congratulations....this is a wonderful outlet for someone so gifted in writing and is full of good things to share...blessings to you Julie...Happy New Year...may it be full of the blessings of the Lord and that He would do abundantly above anything you could ASK or THINK...Amen!!! love you...
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Margaret, thank you for supporting me.........always. Love you, too.
Hi Julie! I followed you over from OC. I can completely identify with the thrust of your blog right now, as I am also preparing to go on my first sponsor tour with Compassion! I'm heading to Honduras in June. I'm excited to follow you along to Kenya! We sponsor twin orphans there and they are so sweet. I'm always interested in learning more about our children and the countries they live in. Blessings!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Ohhh......you have TWINS in Kenya! I am really pushing my luggage space here, but do you want to send a gallon sized bag of gifts for each of them with me? Let me know, as I would love to do that for you! How old are they? Thanks for reading my blog and I will look forward to hearing about YOUR trip to Honduras!
Julie - you are awesome and I can't wait to see the work God is going to do with you and through you! Happy New Year.
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Thank you, Jill! I've looked at and read your blog often to get an idea of how in the world to do this. So thank you! Appreciate you stopping by!
Hi Julie! Welcome to the blogging world! I'm excited to follow you on your journey to Kenya. I hope to be able to take a sponsor trip to Peru one day, but until then, love to read about others' trips. I also blog about Compassion and child sponsorship. You can find me at www.elephantgrace.com
Blessings!
Emily, I have been to your site! Nicely done! Thank you for following me to Kenya! Should be quite a trip!!
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Jen Miller · 692 weeks ago

Wow! What a great blog! I loved reading all that you wrote and look forward to reading more! :)

Do you think the direction thing is a Shaw trait??? I'm somewhat OK with directions (but get turned around easily) but my mum, Aunt Kathy, Auntie Bert, Aunt Sandra, and Aunt Wendy are "direction impaired." LOL
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Thanks, Jen!! I am really glad you are joining me!

It IS a Shaw thing! My dad is possibly worse off than I am! But I never knew all the Aunts had this same problem! Learn new things every day....
Found you from Jill's blog! Looking forward to hearing more about your upcoming Compassion trip!
1 reply · active 690 weeks ago
Hi! Really glad to have you join me! I'm hoping to blog about the trip as it happens! So excited.....

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