Ashley went with me to the hospital yesterday to deliver teddies. This delivery brings the total number of teddy bears to 1,600 since God began this ministry on July 22, 2011. No, wait....He didn't begin the ministry on July 22nd. He began it four years ago when I purchased my first teddy bear from Goodwill. At that time I didn't know anything about His plan for me and the teddies. Sometimes, God's "miracles" take time, as in "years" to formulate. Just imagine the little ones who wouldn't have been comforted by one of my teddies had I not listened to the Lord calling me. I am still amazed and delighted each time teddies come into my hands. This is God's handiwork. I believe He smiles upon all of us every day. We simply have to look up and feel His awesome presence. As I have said before "I will continue this ministry as long as God puts teddy bears in my hands". The little ones coming through the ER need to be comforted. It's not about me and God knows He gets all the credit. I'm happy to be known as "the bear lady" :) Let go and let God work through you so that you fulfill His purpose for your life. Don't waste one minute of your life allowing a "negative what if" to keep you from doing God's will. You will be amazed! I still am to this day!
I still haven't taken the December photo for the 2013 calendar as yet. It will come to me soon. Take care and shine your beautiful smile upon the world :)
