I am at a time in my life where I am in absolute awe and amazement.
I look back and think about the moment I walked up on stage at my High School graduation to deliver the student address. Why in the world did I think I could do that? I never saw it as a goal, I honestly just thought that I could do it and I did. God put that spark in my heart all of those years ago, I just never knew public speaking would ever be a true passion….or better yet, calling.
I truly believe that once you have taught in the public schools there’s not much you cannot do! I could not get in front of a group of middle school band students and “wing it” because they knew. They could be a tough audience but I loved them and learned from those years of teaching. Those were the years I learned how to speak on my feet! To all my former Teague, Deepwater and Arnold Middle School students…thank you.
Having the opportunity in my second career to speak across the country on behalf of the bleeding disorders community has truly been a blessing. I share from my heart, hear stories, facilitate discussions and it is when I am truly happiest. I was just in Arizona speaking at a family event and had the absolute best time! The groups were spunky, fun and engaging and we all learned from each other.
I started my Women’s Ministry 9 years ago and I had great aspirations! I knew I was called to ministry but things were not moving along like I hoped. Now I speak at events and retreats and preach for pastor’s who need someone when they are out. Sharing the word that God has put on my heart fills my soul.
And now, the cherry on top of this is my TEDxABQ talk coming up on September 12th. I’ve learned that this talk is not a “speech”, it’s a conversation. A conversation that I am extremely passionate about…hemophilia, inhibitors, the lost generation of those with hemophilia and having hope through it all.
God is sustaining me through the craziness of my schedule and He is the source for the passion deep within my soul for the different talks, speeches and conversations that I engage in.
I only wish that my Mom and Dad would physically be at Popejoy Hall on September 12th. It’s amazing how their presence is always with me. I will imagine my Dad sitting in his dark blue suit, heavily starched white shirt, skinny tie and American Flag pin on his lapel with his shoes at a high shine. Mom would be wearing a nice blue pantsuit with her gold jewelry smelling like Oscar de la Renta, every hair in place and definitely with her lipstick on. I will also be thinking about the brother I never knew, Ronaldo Julian Campos. If he had lived he may have been infected with HIV and possibly be part of our lost generation, or maybe he would still be with us supporting my sons as they live with hemophilia and inhibitors.
I am one grateful woman and it’s all because God, the One who created the Universe, the one who has my name on His hand (your name too) has always held me, loved me despite myself, and redeemed me. Even when I go and mess up and live in doubt,
He loves me right now the way I am.
I am enough and so are you.
“Thank you, Father God, for leading me into living in the passion and calling you have put on my life.”
Today I Am Thankful For:
- New Mexico heat (as opposed to Arizona heat) 🙂
- Sunday lunch
- tower fans
- bowties
- listening and answering and knowing it’s all right
