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P.O. Box 211018, Detroit, MI 48221
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 10, 2007
WIDOWS WITH WISDOM GO ON FIRST
OUTING TOGETHER
Oh! What a glorious time we had on March 24th . In celebration
of National Women’s History Month, 11 widows, and some of their daughters,
enjoyed their very first outing together. It was an occasion to remember. The
Tea called, “Celebrating Woman to Woman,” was a “spa for the soul.” And, indeed,
our souls were blessed. Not only because of the delectable food, but also
because of the fun and fellowship. The Tea was hosted by the First Lady of
Detroit, Carlita Kilpatrick. I was blessed from the time I walked in the door,
right up until the time I left. God did something so very special for me as I
was leaving. Here’s what happened…
I love flowers and miss the ones that my late dear husband,
Rev. Eddie K. Edwards, always gave me. On the Friday before I gathered with the
ladies for our outing, I went to the market to purchase food. I saw these lovely
spring flowers as I walked in the door (seems like that’s always were they place
the flowers). I quickly picked them up and placed them in my basket. However,
when I got to the counter and prepared to pay my grocery bill, I realized that I
didn’t have enough money. I needed the food more than the flowers, so I sadly
gave them to the cashier to return to their spot at the door.
As I walked out of the store, I whispered to the Lord:
“Father, I want someone to give me some flowers.” I thought no more about it
until my experience at the Museum the next day. There were beautiful floral
arrangements at each table where we were sitting. I thought to myself, “I wonder
if they are going to let us take those flowers home when the event is over.”
At the close of the special occasion, I got busy talking to
some of the ladies and, lo and behold, when I looked around – ALL THE FLOWERS
WERE GONE! “Oh, no,” I said to no one in particular. “I didn’t get any flowers!”
Suddenly, I heard someone say, “Here, take mine.” At first I started to refuse,
and then I remembered how I had asked the Lord to put it on someone’s heart to
give me some flowers. So I gracious accepted the flowers as coming from the
Lord.
As I walked to my car, which was about a block away, I
expressed me gratitude again and again to the Lord. Then I saw her. The lady who
gave me the flowers was walking towards me to get in her car, which was right in
front of me. It was nearly an unbelievable sight. SHE WAS CARRYING A BOUQUET OF
FLOWERS! “My God! Where did you get those flowers?” I asked. She said with a big
smile, “My sister didn’t know that I had given you my flowers. But she got two
bouquets – one for herself, AND ONE FOR ME!” I thought about the scripture that
says, “Give and it shall be given unto you…” My God is an awesome God!
Those who attended the event were:
Evangelist Rosie Curry
Cheryl Holland
Janice D. McCarter
Dr. Angela Rosemond
Frances Smith |
Lorraine Moore
Rosa Chisholm
Frances Chisholm
Mary McDonald
Lucille Miller |
We will be attending another Tea on April 28th at the
Historical Woman’s Association of Clubs here in Detroit. We can barely wait to
get back together again!
Minister Mary Edwards,
Founder His Lovely Wife Ministries (Widows With Wisdom)
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