This week has been exciting, stressful, terrifying, and is finally over! Last night I gave my transplant presentation at St. Bonaventure. Although I know I could have done better, it still felt like a victory because I overcame my nerves and actually did it!
It has been interesting, because my Bible Study for this week has been about God pushing us beyond our comfort zone and giving us opportunities to do things we normally wouldn't think we could possibly do. I know telling my story to an audience is one of those things for me. You all know I can write about just about anything, but speaking causes me anxiety and stress. Despite this, I know that is what God is currently calling me to do. So, I prayed all week that if He wanted me to do this, He would help me get my nerves under control.
I was nervous most of the day yesterday, but by the time I got to St. Bonaventure I felt a real sense of peace and confidence. Everything went well, praise the Lord!! I know the next time I speak it will be that much easier and, by placing my trust in God to help me get through it, my anxiety was replaced with joy and a true sense of accomplishment.
Enough about me, though, I think the message touched several of the students who came last night and that they will seriously consider signing up to be donors. It is incredible to think that this one presentation may one day save several lives; what a truly humbling experience!
May God bless you all! Have a wonderful weekend! Nancy
3 comments:
Congratulations!
Awesome! You never know the lives you are affecting by promoting donor awareness. Bravo! So glad it went well.
I am a student at St. Bonaventure University and I attended your talk and I just wanted to let you know you did an amazing job. At the beginning you said you were nervous but I couldn't tell at all. You seemed so confident and comfortable telling people about your fight. I also wanted you to know that you impacted my life greatly. I've always thought about being a donor but never took the time to sign up or talk to my family about it. I'm also reading your book and it helps me with my relationship with God. God has always been a part of my life but seeing the relationship you have with him makes me want to improve mine. I see how you have complete faith in Him and I hope that one day I can have that faith. Thank you so much for having the courage and strength to stand up and tell your story to a group of complete strangers. You and your family will be in my prayers every morning and night.God bless
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