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Talking to Strangers
 
     Many have asked me how I’m able to talk to strangers and get them into conversations so easily — long or short. For me it was a deliberately acquired skill. I’ve done my best to cultivate a friendly and purposeful way of living so I can connect with strangers I meet.
  
     I always remember that everyone is on a journey. So when I’m out and about, I keep my eyes open and watch for a chance to plant some seeds or do a little watering. Sometimes I even get to reap. Below is a very simple “watering” story.


 
“Becoming Human”

Last week I was becoming human — as I call it — getting my scraggly hair and bushy eyebrows tamed. I’ve gone to the same place for years, but they had a new brow girl. As she trimmed, I noticed a thin line of writing tattooed on her forearm. “What does your tattoo say?” I asked. 
 
“Always be true to your heart,” then she quickly added, “but I don’t really believe that anymore.” 
 
“I know someone that has one very similar," I told her. "It took her forever to find the right script and size, even what to say. It’s very feminine like yours.”

 
“What does hers say?” she asked.
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“It says, 'Great is Thy Faithfulness.'”
 
After a few minutes of chitchat, I gently asked, “A moment ago you mentioned you don’t believe what your tattoo says anymore… so what do you believe?” 
  
She answered a bit hesitantly. “Well, I have faith now. I still think it’s good to be true to my heart…but now I rely more on faith.”  

I said I had faith too, that it’s gotten me through a lot. “So do you go to church anywhere?"

She went to a church I’d visited once. We talked about that. Then she offered, “I put my two kids in their school. I want them to learn good values. My boyfriend goes there, so I started going along with him. I really like it.”
 
“So you’re a single mom?” She nodded. I said, “I was a single mom, too. It’s so hard. When you’re at work you feel you should be with your kids. And when you’re with your kids you feel you should be getting work done. I always felt so torn.”
 
“I do too,” she agreed.
 
“I’m a Christian too,” I said. “God is so faithful. He brought people into my children’s lives with different gifts than me, to fill in some of the gaps. Their dad would’ve been stricter — and also would’ve taught them things I didn’t have to give.”
 
big dryersA little encouragement can go a long way, so I continued. “My kids turned out great — both happily married to awesome guys, and they’re super moms. God has been faithful to them…and to me, too.”
 
I didn’t know where she was at in her journey, but she’s headed in the right direction. At the end I told her a bit about the plane crash, and Keith’s music. "I wrote a book about it. I’d love to send you one if you have an address you feel comfortable giving me. I think you’d enjoy it.”
 
She handed me her business card and smiled. I left a good tip (always essential) and said I’d see her next time.
 
The Lord led me to do just a little watering with acceptance and encouragement in our brief 20 minutes together. I’ll see her again.


Melody First Name





 
You haven’t written a book to give out?  Find one you like that applies, and say you’ve read a book you think they’d enjoy, or send something else…or nothing at all, as God leads you. He is in control.

 
 
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We are asking for your help … yet already thankful for your sensitivity to our need.
 
We at LDM would like to continue, but we’ve been falling short of our $8,000 monthly budget.

With about two months of reserves left, we are at serious risk.
 
We’ve tightened our belt, with four part-time staff and one full-time (me) working at home on our laptops. But still we’re falling short by $3,000 each month.
 
Could you send your best possible gift soon?

We really do need extra help to continue.
       
We’re grateful in advance for your kindness and generosity – and hopeful for the future.

Love,
Melody
 

(Perhaps also pray about being a monthly partner, so we can count on the extra needed each month.)



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