Orphan Summit and Women of Faith! Newbie and Scared!

Steven and I head out in a bit to go to the Orphan Summit in Minneapolis to take part in an amazing event.  Pray for us as I share and as Steven sings.  Trust me, you wouldn't want that the other way around.  Steven speaking would go long.....Just kidding....but some truth...but more importantly....Mary Beth Singing would clear the room...quickly!  So, I pray we will be a great team as we allow God to pour through the broken places of our lives and let people SEE where He has been working in us. I'm very nervous as I am the Newbie this weekend at WOF in Columbus, Ohio.  If you are coming to that event, go easy on me!!!  LOL.. Seriously, I am humbled and honored to be a part of this wonderful gathering, but...I'm really operating out of my weakness.  I feel that God has this season for me, but I never would have imagined it!  Please, pray for me as I have a short amount of time and I long for Jesus to be seen and heard as I share from broken, dark places of my life.  I will try and keep you posted, as long as I don't throw up, pass out, or die of heart failure....I could try running away, but Steven would just find me.  He IS my biggest cheerleader......did I say YIKES!!!!!

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[Shonah]

Mary Beth,
You were wonderful when you spoke at Summit VI. I was moved to laugh and to cry as you shared your heart with us, the joy and the sorrow. You did awswome and I know that if you continue to speak publicly you will be a blessing to many, many people. Thanks for being you and for sharing your life with us!

[Jill]

I was right there on the floor as you spoke from your heart Saturday at WOF. I think you did a super job and you will be a great addition to the group. As the mother of a Chinese daughter my heart and prayers have been with you and your family for the past two years. I wanted to stop you both in the isle and give you hugs. Instead, I'll send you cyber ones (((hugs)))! Praise God for you!

[Karen]

Mary Beth,
Thank you so very much for being so open and real! I related to you on so many levels. Wish I could have sat and chatted with you. Thanks for your willingness to be a vessel God used to speak truth and hope to me, and all of us at the W.O.F.conference in Columbus yesterday. You are an amazing women of God!

[Kathy]

Mary Beth,
Thanks so much for sharing your story at Columbus WOF. I was blessed and encouraged! You enlarged my view of God and gave me hope in my own struggles.
Thank you! :-)

[Gloria Grim]

Mary Beth,
What a blessing the two of you were to us yesterday at WOF. You were so personable that I felt I was on the front porch, just listening to a good friend share her heart. I personally know a few folks who have lost adult children who were there, so I pray that God will use your testimony as a healing balm to their hearts as well. God has a wonderful work in store for you.

[Heather Williamson]

Dear Mary Beth,

I was blessed to have seen you speak at WOF this past weekend in Columbus. You did amazing! I was humbled by your sharing of your story and when you spoke felt as if I was watching a good friend. I hope you continue your testimony and to see you again next year. Thank you, Mary Beth, for being brave and listening to God. You put your fears aside and emotions on the line and trusted God. Well done good and faithful servant!

Blessings!

[Robin]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is one thing to go to wof and listen to those polished speakers but quite another experience to listen to someone speaking from their heart. You and your bravery and your faith will always be in my heart.

A new fan from Ohio

[sharon murray]

Mary Beth,

I too saw you at w.o.f. in col oh. I've not yet gotten you off my mind. Your message touched me deeply. I will pray for you as you continue to speak to ladies in future wof events. May you continue in God's grace and His strength.
Sharon

[Deb]

Mary Beth, I was at WOF. You spoke your heart and were amazing. You and your family remain in my prayers as you continue on this journey.
P.S. Maybe if Steven was taught the art that is involved when TPing a house/trees etc he would change his mind? :)
Hope to see you at next year's WOF. You talking and Steven singing are definitely a great part of the WOF weekend.
Love and Blessings
Deb

[Barb Bartholomew]

Dear Mary Beth,
Authentic, anointed, humble, and precious. Thank you for your gift to us in Columbus today. I do not usually read blogs or make comments, but I had to find you on here and tell you thank you; thank you for letting Him speak through you.

[Laura]

Mary Beth,

I was at Women of Faith today in Columbus. Thank you so much for your bravery in speaking on your loss and how you and the family are coping. You inspire us all that with God's help we can get through anything.

God bless you!

[Jennifer]

I am praying for you both!!! God is amazing and going to show up BIG! Thank you for your faithfulness. You two are shinning his light so bright!!!

[MamaPoRuski]

Have friends going as delegates from their church, we will be there in spirit! God bless you both on this journey! HUGS!

[Kim]

Mary Beth,

God has brought you to this place, that is what YOU already know to be true. So, now He WILL bless your time while you are there and speaking. May you feel his comfort and peace as you speak and approach it with boldness!
Praying for you sister!!
Praise GOD!!

[Cindy K, MN]

MaryBeth,
You are wonderful and amazing!
The very best thing is that you are so real! Sharing your
joys,hurts,laughter as well as fears and apprehensions, makes you
so endearing! You are SO precious!

Beautiful job tonight at the Summit!
Its so much fun to see SC look at you so lovingly :) Its easy to see
how proud he is of you! So glad you can be together!

MaryBeth...you will do an awesome job Sat! You just cant go wrong with so much love in your heart, Steven by your side, and God holding you! You are beautiful inside & out!

You are an incredible momma!
Thank you for the blessing you are...not by your own choosing in these circumstances, but by still hanging onto God through them...and sharing yourself!

You all remain in our hearts & prayers...especially as you look ahead to, prepare for and speak at WOF Sat!
Nicole & I were so blessed by you & SCC tonight!!!
Hugs,
Cindy,Nicole K and family
MN

[Ellen]

Mary Beth - I was blessed to hear you speak tonight at Summit VI. After following your story from a distance, it was a joy to see and hear you in person. You're a gifted speaker in my book and I thank you for being willing to share your heart with all of us here. I'm a new mom and I realized as you spoke tonight that you are one of the women I am blessed to look to for inspiration as a parent, thanks to your transparency on this blog. May God continue to bless and redeem you.

[Debbie]

Mary Beth, just heard you at the Summit. You were an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your heart and being so transparent. Have been praying for your family and will continue to do so. Wish I could be at WOF. Will pray for you. May God bless your family abundantly for your faithfulness even in the midst of the suffering. With love and prayers, Debbie

[Pam D. Dayton OH]

I will be at Women of Faith in Columbus tomorrow, and I for one am THRILLED that you are speaking. I hope you speak on Sat. as I can't come until Friday night. Yours and Stevens' story have inspired us to adopt a wonderful little boy, and althought there have been some HUGE bumps in the road, we hope that we are on the way to another. Your stories and Steven's music have helped us on our journey more than you will ever know.

[Barb]

You were fantastic! My girlfriend and I just kept saying, can we get her to go to Starbucks with us afterwards, she is fun and would fit right in. But more importantly, you touched us with your story. Well done oh faithful one! Thanks for the blessing.

[Lorisa]

Praying here for you MaryBeth.
With Love,
Lorisa

[Leanne]

The pages are turning as the seasons go by, making way for change and a brand new day! Don't lose heart... You're not alone, there's a time for seasons to come and go.

Praying for you today!

[Trish]

Honest/Open/Transparent
Need I say more.

[W]

Mary Beth...Thanks for being so open. I know God will be with you and you will be able to share in an amazing way! BTW, thanks also for sharing your "stuff". Thanks to Grace who accepted my offer. I'm now a proud owner of a very cute purse. Guess that's as close as I'll ever get to meeting you! Although I did meet your head cheerleader once...Blessings to you!