Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural awareness throughout the world.

Special Treat – Paula Booher

May 28, 2006

                                      The Healing Journey

                                                            by

                                                 Paula Booher

The first scar I ever received, (how it was told to me), was by touching the side of a red hot pot bellied wood stove while trying to stand.  I carry that scar to this day on the palm of my left hand.  It appears in the shape of three tear drops or that's how I see them.  To me they represent the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.  That comforts me somehow to look upon my left hand and see those scars when life gets to be overwhelming or I am just too weary, lonely, or feeling defeated somehow to take One More Step!  I look at that scar.  I remember how far I've come since those first steps as a baby.  I'm now 48.  I've taken millions of steps since those first ones.  I Thank Father God for His plan for my life and all that He has gotten me THROUGH thus far along my journey. I look forward to the ones ahead. 

There have been Many scars since that first one.  Some are evident, others no one can see.  For instance the ones left upon my heart are not ones that anyone can see with their eyes..  I treasure those the most.  I hold them most near and dear because they are the ones that make me who I am.  They guide me on and lead me to places I would never have imagined I would go.  If my heart had never been broken I would never have known compassion and tenderness for others.  If it had never healed I could never share the great Joy I experienced with those around me and explain my peace.  If I had never allowed someone the risk to enter and love me knowing they might hurt me I would never have known that I could love so deeply.  It does not matter that they have left me or that it didn't work out for now.  I loved well for a time and I knew love did exist for me and that I have known that one great love that everyone dreams about, longs for, and reaches for.  If that's all I get this time around then so be it.  At least I had it for ahwhile.  I found it, it was mine.  My search is complete and my longing is satisfied for a lifetime...That scar healed and is my treasure.  The one I cherish the most.  That is one I Can take to heaven with me!  Who needs this worlds riches when you've found your hearts desire to last for an eternity.  That love inspired me to write, paint, succeed at whatever I put my hands to doing in this life.  I am at peace no matter what I choose.  My lifes' work is to serve.  No pain conqueors me, no scar harms my soul.  Love has inspired me to Always give my best.  There is no sadness in me for I know the truth.  The truth that I will have my love for all of eternity and no one can steal true love away.  That is My healing journey.

copyright 11:44 p.m. 4/24/2006

Paula Deann Roe Honeycutt Booher

wrappednword@yahoo.com

bio:

A Missouri gal born and raised near the Lake of the Ozarks in Central MO, I now reside in Springfield.  I'm the mother of 6 children.  One is in heaven, three are here with me, and two are my stepsons, (one of which has graced us with a beautiful 19 month old baby girl).  As I said I love to write.  In fact I enjoy anything I can create with my hands.  God is very good through me.  He inspires me to just Be me.  Flaws and ALL!  Believe me I call on Jesus ALOT.  I'm sure my husband Roger does also.  I've heard him whisper under his breath..."Sweet Jesus if you don't take her away I swear..."  Due to circumstances beyond my control, (Surprise they All are...God is in control!...DA), I now work fulltime for HIM.  My ministry is titled, "Gods Ladies In Disguise Ministries".  Thanks to the internet I can truly say it now goes around the world.  Though my numbers are modest my group truly has the ear of Almighty God and our prayers Are Heard!...In Jesus Name Amen.

For anyone who would like to receive Morning Devotions: "Serving One God under Many skies..." please drop me an email and I would be most happy to add you.   Prayer request are taken daily and posted immediately the following morning. I send them each morning to inspire and uplift to get your day started on the Right foot...forward...one step at a time... = = =

love,

Paula