Good things to come.....

I have enjoyed writing on my blog, and being transparent and giving you a glimpse into my life. So many of you have taken the time to learn more and I will always appreciate that! While I will keep writing,  I don't want the only difference I make is to tell you about my struggles. I want to help others get the help they need so one day none of us struggle. I want to help fix the problem that is mental illness. I've prayed for ways to make more of a difference, and a door was open for me today. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I hope to plan and organize a race in Auburn to raise money and awareness for mental illness. A very dear friend works for a mental health facility in the area and told me her facility would gladly accept the money that is raised to go towards mental health treatment. I've reached out to the local running association to seek help and guidance. I fully know how big of a task this is but I am also fully aware of the difference everyone who participates can make!  Together we can break the barriers and stigma on mental illness. My big hope is that this first year is successful and I can make it a yearly event. My family fully supports me and I have friends who have already said put me to work! I know if this is part of God's plan for my struggles then he will provide the means for it to be successful. I am excited about getting people together to plan an event whose cause is so dear to my heart. So, all I ask of you now is to pray with me. Please pray if this is part of God's plan that the path would be straight and all the pieces fall into place. I know without a doubt I would not have had the courage to take on a project like this a month ago, but all of the support and love I have received the past two weeks has inspired me to go the extra mile to make a bigger difference. I would love nothing more than to see people no longer struggle and lead the full and great life that is out there!Thank you as always for taking this journey with me. The past two weeks have been humbling and wonderful all at the same time.

Much love,
Susan

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