Many ways to make a difference

Good morning

On Tuesday morning I had the privilege

of being invited to discuss the heroin epidemic

in our community, it was hosted by the chaplain for 

Bristol Hospital.  There was a panel of professionals

within the behavioral health community and 

representatives from area churches with many different 

perspectives on how to help those in need.  I was able

 to share SOS with those in attendance and 

met some really wonderful people who care so 

much and want to make a difference.

My goal in attending was not only offer our support

to the efforts, but to encourage others to join us 

in our efforts to bring this out of the shadows 

and help remove the stigma associated with addictions.

I learned of resources and made connections with

people and ideas that I had no idea existed.

There is so much out there to help and 

much of what is out there is offered by those who

are in recovery themselves and 

want to help others in the same ways that

others helped them.  I have said before there is no

magic wand, but there are so many ways that can help.

If you or your loved one hasn't found it yet, 

keep looking.  The common statement that stood

out to me was we can't give up, we must continue

to hold these folks up in thought, word, and deed.

I am sharing this photo today because

it inspired me.  It is somewhat hard to see but if 

you look closely although most of the fountain is completely 

frozen there is water that refuses to allow

the cold to stop it from flowing. It was simple beauty.  

It is a reminder to me  that I can and I will do everything within my

power to melt through the ice and find a way to face

another day. It isn't over until it's over, and it's not over!

As always with Much love in thought word and deed

to all of you. XOXOX -Kristyn

P.S. Special thanks to Pastor Steve for the invitation

& to a new friend and ally Pastor Gary for generously

donating to our ministry.