Something to pray about....

Next Wednesday, May 13th, from 10:30-11:30am I will be speaking to a crisis counseling class at SWBTS about what I have learned as a result of Brian's death. My counselor is also a professor and he has asked me to come speak to his class. Here is part of the email he sent me today:

"I am excited about you coming to class. I think it will be good for the students to hear you. I am wanting this class to be very practical—I want the students to be able to do effective, basic crisis ministry/counseling when they leave the course. You are in a unique situation having experienced a difficult event, parented children through their difficult time, counseled people following tragic situations, and worked with your church and community in developing a crisis partnership.

Regarding what you talk about—I would like you to talk some about your personal experience—what happened and some of what you went through following. Please feel free to share whatever you like in this area. But also, please feel free to withhold whatever you like, as well. I only want you to share those things you feel comfortable sharing at this time. The other part is talking about the connection of the event to your interest in the crisis counseling area, and, as a result, what you have been doing."

I have been doing a directed study under him this semester and so this is the culmination of my semester of work coupled with my own personal experience. I'm honored and humbled by the invitation. He had a front row seat to my grief and has been a huge part of my healing. For him to ask "me" to speak to "his" class....well, it is just very special.

So, I'm praying...asking God to show me what He would have me to say. I don't want to waste their time. My prayer has always been that God would use this someday for His glory. I suppose this is part of his answer to my prayer.

I may lose some sleep over this one...

For glimpses of good....that only God can orchestrate...I am so very, very, very grateful.