When Call Mom was conceived
we had the biggest visions on how we’d facilitate transition setbacks for all
women into amazing successes. We had the experience of what needed “fixing” and
a comfortable illusion that everybody would be as excited about moving on and
upward. What we did not factor in was like ten out of twelve who spied out the Promised
Land would poo poo our mission.
Being a Gardner I learned early on that if I wanted
something bad enough, I’ll find a way to defy fear, have courage to take the
risk, and remind God of His promises to me much like Pioneer women or Old
Testament heroes who were nothing but ordinary people.
Apparently we had the nod from God, because we grew rapidly
as an on-line resource directory, and practical on site hands up resource in
spite of roadblocks, that we had to go back to the drawing board to re-think on
how NOT to be just another fancy program, but contrary, stay small, in an organic, boutique kind of way. We wanted a
thriving, all inclusive community and be community on the grass roots level where real life
happens. Call Mom furnished “seedlings”
to many communities around the country, partnered with many regional groups,
including unique mission outreaches overseas. We never begged, pledged, charged,
or required a secret hand shake. We humbly expected and accepted the provisions
of an abundant God.
Our immense riches are in the thousands of life experiences we got
to participate in, the thousands of lives that transitioned from ashes into
beauty of perfection (authenticity) that God intended from the start were it
not for our free will to make choices on insufficient information.
Call Mom seedlings have grown into stout trees
bearing good fruit. So, I’ll pass on the torch today to all of you “graduates”
to light a candle for someone transitioning onto the path with courage and
confidence, and for me to transition into my new focused mission.
Until we meet again.
