Wednesday, June 29, 2011

New Theme Song for Me!

Last week I hobbled my way into the Doctor's office hoping that he would release me to put weight on my repaired ankle.  While waiting for the appointment, my mind was rehearsing the Diana Ross song, "I'm Coming Out" over and over.  I'm sure it was not only a hopeful but prophetic song, because I was
released to walk again!

Why the new theme song?  This whole ankle breaking thing has been quite an experience.  Just at the time I'm starting a new movement:  "Zero Tolerance", my ankle gets broken! Are you kidding me?  The good news: I've been changed from the inside out and I've got great new biceps from using a walker!  Ha!  I had lots of time for personal reflection as I was forced to sit most of the time. Listening to webcasts and reading provided an avenue for an even deeper inner transformation and strengthening of purpose.  I'm coming out of this experience with new resolve to stand my ground and bring the challenging message of moving beyond prevention to Zero Tolerance.  And I will need this new strength!

The song has a great drum beat that announces a change, then she belts out:  I'm coming out - I want the world to know; got to let it show. There's a new me coming out and I just have to live! This time around I'm going to do it like you never knew it!"  Get ready world - Rebecca is coming out of this experience with new strength!

Here we go:  It is time we stop relying on prevention models for addressing sex abuse.  Prevention means, "this awful crime exists, but I'm going to try and prevent it from getting you."  That actually means that we are accepting it's presence.  ZERO TOLERANCE says, "Oh no you don't!  We are closing that door. Go to Facebook, search "Zero Tolerance Now! Protect Kids" and like our new page!

2 comments:

  1. Way to find the positive in a negative situation! (Genesis 50:20 - "You intended to harm me but God intended it for good...")

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  2. Thanks Christina! I was recently taught to do this: Say to the Lord, "I see this....what do you say?" Sure helps keep things in the correct focus.

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