JUST WRITE

Multi-tasker Irah takes aim at the Sole Sisters.

Just when I thought my teaching drought days have crept in, lands this manna from heaven.

"Manna" because teaching-starved-me ached to TEACH (or write, seriously write)! Call me sentimental, but yes, teaching gives me wings.     

My niece, Bambi (Gisella to the rest of the world) and her pal Grace―both Victory Church BGC pastors' wives―have recently been allowed the flexibility to jazz things up a little (through their Sole Sisters groupings) for these ladies to have fun learning and bonding as they matured in their faith.  

Say wacky, ladies.

One of these efforts? A writing seminar.

Why not indeed, since writing or the ability to communicate is key as we heed Christ's instruction (Matthew 28:19): "Make disciples of all nations…"  

And Grace and Bambi's top-of-mind for this assignment? Syempre si Tita na!

Sooo grateful for the trust and opportunity. Credit of course extends to Pastors Jeff Eliscupidez and Rev Araneta. 

Bambi sets the tone. 

(Ang palad nyo, Pastors, for being blessed with your innovative wives! Ang sipsip ko, hehe.)

And the ladies who came? Thank you! For being on time, being game enough to rap and dance the energizer―so that no one would nap the entire time, and your genuine interest to learn.

I guess we validated each other, my sole sisters and I. "Sole" apparently refers to these ladies coming from all walks of life. Cool, huh.

Prayer, always our first and last recourse.
Ella (left) prayed and emceed.

Once upon a time, I too dreaded writing, fearful that my submitted manuscripts would land in the trash bin. But God's grace is greater than my fears, so here I am―numero uno case for 2 Corinthians 12:9,  “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Feedback from one of the participants: "I am not just inspired, I am moved to action! It validated my dream of continuing the blog I started years ago to encourage women, most especially the moms."

What a great day it's been!

We've warmed each others' hearts, I believe; as well as encouraged one another to kindle our passion for the glory of The One whose name alone we proclaim.

Heaven's applause. His leading. His will. What we sought as we ended the session in prayer.

Some of my new-found sisters

Prayer of gratitude: Thank you, Lord, for writers poised to add life and light to the conversation: That Jesus indeed is Savior and Lord. 

Grace (left)and the team

More new-found sisters

End-of-day treat and laughs with appreciative pastor-hubbies