Comments on: She Didn’t Really Need Me http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/ A Proverbs 31 Ministry Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:27:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laura Gaultney http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-268 Laura Gaultney Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:58:00 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-268 Jessica-- So true. Seeing the weaknesses and defeats in a "mentor's" life is such a good reminder that we don't have to have everything together. Having some one to keep you accountable and to confess your sins to (James 5:16) is crucial to our walk with the Lord and each other. Caren-- Ridiculous. I love you so much!! You are amazing! Jessica– So true. Seeing the weaknesses and defeats in a “mentor’s” life is such a good reminder that we don’t have to have everything together. Having some one to keep you accountable and to confess your sins to (James 5:16) is crucial to our walk with the Lord and each other.

Caren– Ridiculous. I love you so much!! You are amazing!

]]> By: Caren http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Caren Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:18:46 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-249 Well I have the awesome privilege of knowing BOTH Annie and Laura! I think it's so incredible what the Lord can do through a relationship. Just one- Annie and Laura. And now look at what's happening, many others are being influenced through their story. Wow!! God is Awesome!! It's so amazing to get to see the Godly woman that Laura has grown to be. She really is incredible, y'all!! And Annie continues to challenge me to be the woman God has made me to be! I love both of them! You just never know the influence you can have!! Well I have the awesome privilege of knowing BOTH Annie and Laura! I think it’s so incredible what the Lord can do through a relationship. Just one- Annie and Laura. And now look at what’s happening, many others are being influenced through their story.
Wow!! God is Awesome!!
It’s so amazing to get to see the Godly woman that Laura has grown to be. She really is incredible, y’all!!
And Annie continues to challenge me to be the woman God has made me to be! I love both of them!
You just never know the influence you can have!!

]]> By: Jessica http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Jessica Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:40:03 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-239 This really warmed my heart. I am a sophmore in college, and at the age of 14 my mentor began pouring into my life. I honestly do not know what would have happened had she not been there. I just want to encourage everyone out there to pray to God for a Laura. I got to see the victories, and defeats in my mentors life. I saw her strengths and weaknesses. I pray if someone is worried that a young girl may judge you, because you dont "have it all together;" don't worry it's in our weaknesses that we show others just how strong God is. This really warmed my heart. I am a sophmore in college, and at the age of 14 my mentor began pouring into my life. I honestly do not know what would have happened had she not been there. I just want to encourage everyone out there to pray to God for a Laura. I got to see the victories, and defeats in my mentors life. I saw her strengths and weaknesses. I pray if someone is worried that a young girl may judge you, because you dont “have it all together;” don’t worry it’s in our weaknesses that we show others just how strong God is.

]]> By: Laura Gaultney http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Laura Gaultney Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:20:33 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-235 Hey Becca!! It makes my heart so happy that your husband is doing that-- I know those kids are dying for some one to look up to and be loved by. I hope your husband is encouraged by this story-- I know the Lord will bless and provide for y'all through this!! Hey Becca!!
It makes my heart so happy that your husband is doing that– I know those kids are dying for some one to look up to and be loved by. I hope your husband is encouraged by this story– I know the Lord will bless and provide for y’all through this!!

]]> By: Becca http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Becca Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:12:46 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-226 Annie (and Laura!) Thanks so much for sharing your story. My husband is starting a mentoring program right now for kids in inner-city Atlanta. I have had several incredible ladies who poured into me and shaped who I became . . . we want the kids in at-risk environments to have the same opportunity to learn from people who are older and wiser (and positive role models) -- I'm forwarding this on to my hubby so he can be encouraged in what he's working towards! Annie (and Laura!) Thanks so much for sharing your story. My husband is starting a mentoring program right now for kids in inner-city Atlanta. I have had several incredible ladies who poured into me and shaped who I became . . . we want the kids in at-risk environments to have the same opportunity to learn from people who are older and wiser (and positive role models) — I’m forwarding this on to my hubby so he can be encouraged in what he’s working towards!

]]> By: Laura Gaultney http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Laura Gaultney Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:09:35 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-224 Deanna-- I can't tell you how glad I am to hear that y'all have a mentorship program through your church... I hope that all the leaders are encouraged by this article (I know I was!). I know the lives of the girls you mentored were changed by your relationship with them- Annie completely transformed my perception of Christianity, and her life has been a model for my own ever since. Kimberly-- Of course your "Little Sis" wants to hang out with you! I can't stress enough how amazing it is to have an older girl interested in your life... And, you'll learn just as much or more from the relationships you make! Deanna– I can’t tell you how glad I am to hear that y’all have a mentorship program through your church… I hope that all the leaders are encouraged by this article (I know I was!). I know the lives of the girls you mentored were changed by your relationship with them- Annie completely transformed my perception of Christianity, and her life has been a model for my own ever since.

Kimberly– Of course your “Little Sis” wants to hang out with you! I can’t stress enough how amazing it is to have an older girl interested in your life… And, you’ll learn just as much or more from the relationships you make!

]]> By: Kimberly http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Kimberly Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:40:44 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-223 I have been blessed to be a big sister through Big Brothers and Big Sisters twice. The first I was a mentor for 7 years until I moved away and she went to college, but we keep in touch on facebook! I have a new Little Sis that I've been matched with for a year and a half. It amazes me that she actually wants to hang out with me :) I truly believe I get as much from the relationships as each of them have. I have been blessed to be a big sister through Big Brothers and Big Sisters twice. The first I was a mentor for 7 years until I moved away and she went to college, but we keep in touch on facebook! I have a new Little Sis that I’ve been matched with for a year and a half. It amazes me that she actually wants to hang out with me :) I truly believe I get as much from the relationships as each of them have.

]]> By: AnnieBlogs http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-222 AnnieBlogs Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:56:11 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-222 Seriously. Are y'all not SO impressed with Laura? I know. She's amazing. Shannon, thanks, friend. :) Laurie, family members can TOTALLY be mentors! I love your story. Deanna, thank you! I hope that as the mentors read this article, they will be filled with hope and a renewed sense of purpose in what they are doing. Seriously. Are y’all not SO impressed with Laura? I know. She’s amazing.

Shannon, thanks, friend. :)

Laurie, family members can TOTALLY be mentors! I love your story.

Deanna, thank you! I hope that as the mentors read this article, they will be filled with hope and a renewed sense of purpose in what they are doing.

]]> By: Deanna http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Deanna Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:57:57 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-218 We have a mentorship program at our church. I emailed the link to this post to the wonderful leader. She in turn sent the link to all of the mentors to encourage them. Hope this encourages you!! Btw, I have had 2 wonderful ladies I mentored through the program. One is a missionary w/her hubby and the other is in college. I haven't stayed in touch with the one like I should but the other one and I have a great relationship. Mentoring does continue---but turns into a wonderful friendship. You won't regret being a mentor. We have a mentorship program at our church. I emailed the link to this post to the wonderful leader. She in turn sent the link to all of the mentors to encourage them. Hope this encourages you!!

Btw, I have had 2 wonderful ladies I mentored through the program. One is a missionary w/her hubby and the other is in college. I haven’t stayed in touch with the one like I should but the other one and I have a great relationship. Mentoring does continue—but turns into a wonderful friendship. You won’t regret being a mentor.

]]> By: Laura Gaultney http://sheseeks.org/2009/she-didnt-really-need-me/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Laura Gaultney Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:51:53 +0000 http://sheseeks.org/?p=236#comment-217 Hey everyone!! I'm "the Laura" that Annie wrote about, and I can't tell you how much it meant to me that Annie wrote this about our relationship... I'm now a sophomore at UGA, and I can't tell you how much my relationship with Annie has shaped who I am today. She probably doesn't remember this, but she bought me my first journal to take "church notes" in, and I still have it. Otherwise, I probably never would have paid attention in church or youth group! Even though she moved while I was in high school, we still go to a show at the Fox every year (Beauty and Beast is my favorite!!). And, I still consider her my best friend... Someday she'll be in my wedding!! Thank you everyone who commented on here... Everything you said means so much... Brooke-- I'm so glad that the Lord has given you Stephanie to pour into. That is such a blessing from the Lord, and I know she considers you irreplaceable in her life. Alexis-- The Lord knows the desires of your heart; He knows that you want to pour out and be a part of girls' lives. Know that the Lord is preparing a relationship for you... Your personality is a direct reflection of the Lord's (you are made in His image), and He will use that to draw others close to Him. You are perfectly and wonderfully made for community, and your desire to pour out is all you need!! Erin-- Every relationship has its ups and downs... Annie was so right- When you go through tough times, the relationship really does blossom. It's especially hard when you're in 2 different places in your relationship with the Lord, and I've experienced that with friends a lot. Just know that the Lord promises that all things work together for you good, and that the work He began in you, He will carry out into completion. Mary-- Ask and you shall receive!! The Lord LOVES giving gifts. He needs women willing to pour out and share their lives, time, and testimonies. Lindsey-- I cried when I read this too!! (not only the first time, but the second, third, and tenth time!) Thank you for giving up your job and time to hang out with girls. If Annie hadn't taken time out of her life to "mentor" me, I don't know what I would have done! The Lord will reward you for your sacrifice! Janelle-- My mom has seen me through some of the toughest times- She's one of my best friends. I think that as a Christian, being a mom is one of the highest calling we can have. Your daughters are blessed to have a mom like you! Shannon-- You do make a difference! I hope that email was an encouragement to you! Larie-- I'm so glad that you had an adult there for you while growing up. I think it's so important for girls to have some one to confide in and receive wisdom from. I'll be praying that the Lord will give you someone to pour back into! And, Sharon, Darla, and Andra-- Thank you SO much!! Annie, I LOVE YOU!! Hey everyone!!
I’m “the Laura” that Annie wrote about, and I can’t tell you how much it meant to me that Annie wrote this about our relationship… I’m now a sophomore at UGA, and I can’t tell you how much my relationship with Annie has shaped who I am today. She probably doesn’t remember this, but she bought me my first journal to take “church notes” in, and I still have it. Otherwise, I probably never would have paid attention in church or youth group! Even though she moved while I was in high school, we still go to a show at the Fox every year (Beauty and Beast is my favorite!!). And, I still consider her my best friend… Someday she’ll be in my wedding!!

Thank you everyone who commented on here… Everything you said means so much…

Brooke– I’m so glad that the Lord has given you Stephanie to pour into. That is such a blessing from the Lord, and I know she considers you irreplaceable in her life.

Alexis– The Lord knows the desires of your heart; He knows that you want to pour out and be a part of girls’ lives. Know that the Lord is preparing a relationship for you… Your personality is a direct reflection of the Lord’s (you are made in His image), and He will use that to draw others close to Him. You are perfectly and wonderfully made for community, and your desire to pour out is all you need!!

Erin– Every relationship has its ups and downs… Annie was so right- When you go through tough times, the relationship really does blossom. It’s especially hard when you’re in 2 different places in your relationship with the Lord, and I’ve experienced that with friends a lot. Just know that the Lord promises that all things work together for you good, and that the work He began in you, He will carry out into completion.

Mary– Ask and you shall receive!! The Lord LOVES giving gifts. He needs women willing to pour out and share their lives, time, and testimonies.

Lindsey– I cried when I read this too!! (not only the first time, but the second, third, and tenth time!) Thank you for giving up your job and time to hang out with girls. If Annie hadn’t taken time out of her life to “mentor” me, I don’t know what I would have done! The Lord will reward you for your sacrifice!

Janelle– My mom has seen me through some of the toughest times- She’s one of my best friends. I think that as a Christian, being a mom is one of the highest calling we can have. Your daughters are blessed to have a mom like you!

Shannon– You do make a difference! I hope that email was an encouragement to you!

Larie– I’m so glad that you had an adult there for you while growing up. I think it’s so important for girls to have some one to confide in and receive wisdom from. I’ll be praying that the Lord will give you someone to pour back into!

And, Sharon, Darla, and Andra– Thank you SO much!!

Annie, I LOVE YOU!!

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