I believe in miracles. For the past 17 years and counting my life has depended on them. You see, I really should not be writing this post. . I should not have taken a breath this morning. But here I am. Still fighting. Still able to tell my beautiful bride Laura, that I love her more today than I did almost 20 years ago. God continues to give me life. He continues to give me strength. God continues to use me to encourage others. What an amazing life I am living. Today if you are dealing with your own storms, I encourage you to keep believing in miracles. I do. ~OC
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Step Out
If we wait until we are 100% sure about something, we will never accomplish anything. God wants us to step out in faith, even when we do not have all the answers. ~OC
Not About Me
Today’s a new day! One of my prayers is that God will continue to use me during this crazy/beautiful health journey. That this journey will never be about me, but that God will get the praise for all that He is doing and has done in my life. ~OC
Prayer
This week I have really been drawn to worship music. My heart has been heavy with so many family and friends hurting. I want to help each of them. I know I cannot be with each of them, but I can pray for them. Prayer has played a major role in my life. I truly believe I would not be here today, if not for the prayers of many. Prayer has never been a second option for me. Prayer has always been my first option. Today I lift up all who are dealing with health issues, mental health issues, relationship issues, addiction issues, financial issues, employment issues, & housing issues. I pray for those who don’t feel good enough. You are! I pray for those who feel alone. Your not! I pray for those who feel defeated. Your not! I pray for those who feel like giving up. Please don’t! If you ever need to talk, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am here to listen. I pray your day is filled with beautiful moments. You are loved. ~OC
Champion
Today’s a new day! Do not be afraid to be the champion you were created to be. ~OC
Words
Our words are powerful. Make no mistake. They can inspire and elevate or they can cut down and destroy. A seemingly simple comment, without consideration, can devastate and once it’s out there you can never get it back. ~OC
A Choice
I make the choice each morning to have a positive outlook. Sometimes I have to make that choice multiple times during the day. ~OC
Days
I never take a good day for granted. Those days are a blessing. I never get too discouraged about a bad day. Those days are a chance for growth. ~OC
The American Nightmare
I have seen a lot of post and comments about New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft being arrested for soliciting prostitution. What disturbs me, are the post and comments that condone his behavior. The old “Boys Will Be Boys Attitude.” What Mr. Kraft and the other men did is a crime. There are no excuses for his or the other men’s behavior.
I have spent the last 12 years of my life fighting human trafficking. A lot of Massage Parlors are fronts for human trafficking. Most of the women working at these places did not choose this career path. They were promised legitimate jobs when they came to America. They were hoping to make a better life for themselves and their families. Instead their passports were stolen from them and they are forced to service multiple men a day. Some may call it prostitution. I call it rape. The American Dream became the American Nightmare for these victims. So before you decide to make excuses for Mr. Kraft and the other men, think about the stolen dreams of each of the victims. ~OC
The Blessed Overcomer 