Strength of Women: Found in all ages

There is a family near and dear to my heart. A few years ago they found out that their youngest daughter was molested at the young age of five. It did not come out until about two years after the fact. The little girl who was molested was strong enough to put the abuser behind bars and began to heal. The weekend after her family found out about the tragedy the little girl made this statement to her mom right before her baptism, “I will now be washed completely clean.” When asked how she handled such deep pain of what happened to her she stated that she would just pray and sing praises to God to take her mind away from these things. God knew her pain and He stayed with her. It to this day makes me cry sharing it with you. In the process of healing the little girl used to write letters to her family and friends. Telling them how beautiful they were or how encouraging they were to others, just any word of encouragement. She wasn’t bitter or spiteful just full of love for others and full of forgiveness. I ask myself HOW she could forgive. Then I heard someone speak on forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go and saying to that person, you will not control me, so I can move forward. That’s exactly what this little girl did. At the age of seven she was and still is one of the strongest women I know. I saw her the other day and her father purchased her a purity ring. She plans to remain pure and hopes to one day give the ring to her husband. What a gift! Recently, my own son asked me if I had a report to write on the person I most admire – it is without a doubt that little girl. I tell you dear friends, women are truly princesses and there is much strength in woman of all ages!