Today I had a rare experience. I was invited by one of my "pageant peeps" Angie to come and speak at the women's prison at the point of the mountain. Angie is amazing and has been helping out there for 15 years.
I have to admit I wasn't sure what to expect and was pretty nervous about it all day long. The topic that I chose to speak on was "Gratitude for adversity." I wondered if they would all just start throwing chairs at me as that isn't something that most people are grateful for especially those who have serious adversity to deal with like these women.
I was lucky that they invited Josh to come with me so I felt that I had my security blanket :) We went in and were immediately met by the nicest people. The people who had put everything together for me. Their are many couple called to be out there for family home evening or church. I was so relieved how nice they all were.
Right when we got there the women started filing in. I was so shocked they were all so cute and smiley. I couldn't have been prepared for this. Each smiled at me and said hello and sat down.
While I gave my talk the spirit was so strong. Did you know there is a chapel inside the prison? It was just like a sacrament meeting-except all of the women were wearing the same thing.
After my talk, which all of the women were very responsive to, we got to take one girl aside and talk to her for about an hour. She was so cute and sweet. Josh and I had an amazing experience. I am so glad for this opportunity. Thanks Angie!
3 comments:
Wow! I would be soo nervous too! Glad Josh could go with you. Sounds like you picked a wonderful topic and did an amazing job!
This really touched my heart, thanks for sharing! I am sure you touched their hearts too! Love, Nancy
Emily that is so awesome that you got to do that. That was on my list of things to do for my platform sometime in the future & I'm glad it went so well for you! Thanks for sharing!
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