From the moment I first heard Diane’s story, I knew I had to meet her.
Through Facebook, we became friends and when I found out she would be travelling through Texas on her way to Florida I decided to find a way to get her to stop in my small town of LaPorte.
Well, after a few messages back and forth, she agreed to stop in for a night and it turned into three!
We went to my church Wednesday and God saw to it that she gave her testimony that night ... so many lives were impacted by that brief talk. People stayed after and a long line formed to meet her and of course Gracie too.
On Friday, she spoke to several classes at LaPorte High school. It was amazing! So many students came up to tell her what an impact her message had on them. She has a wonderful way of connecting with people of all ages and attitudes!
It is hard not to want to hug her and let her know she and Gracie are loved and have caused healing because of their message.
It was a great few days that I'll treasure forever. Paul, Diane and Gracie are down-to-earth, genuinely sincere people who want to help those who are hurting. It was amazing to watch them minister to all ages everywhere we went.
Their mission in life is to provide hurting people with the knowledge that they can “BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS”.
That is hard to do sometimes, but when you look at Diane and see what she is going through, you can know that God is there through thick and thin and will bring you through the storms.
I wholeheartedly recommend that you go to www.DianeDike.org Get to know her. Once you do you will want to tell others about her. She needs us just as much as we need to keep her out and about speaking of God’s goodness.
She has an incredible message just for you! To know Diane is to love her. I've joined her nonprofit, Second Chance with Saving Grace. I'm thankful to be apart of this important outreach team, using my gifts and talents to be all I can be. I'm transforming the world and you can too!!
Thank you and God bless. -Trisha Barton and family
8 comments:
Trisha-You've got to share the story of how we went to Houston to see MWS... what a great night that was :D
Trisha,
What a wonderful testimony!!! It is sure to inspire many others! Thanks for posting your story!
You are right Diane! I can't believe I forgot to mention that!
Well.... Diane knew that Michael was supposed to be in town for a Christmas concert but we didn't have tickets. She had called him and left a message asking if he had any extra but we didn't hear anything from him. They were getting ready to leave town to get back on their journey when Michael called her... sure enough, he had tickets for her. We went, met up with him, his family and extended family and then went in to find our seats. The concert was superb as all his concerts are and it was a wonderful night of fellowship and praise. We discovered during intermission that we were seated several rows in front of President Bush (the elder) which was a nice surprise.
Those were special times...good things come to those who love the Lord.
AMEN!!!!! & the fun at the Lake--esp. when the car wouldn't start... O what we were able to experience in just a few days! But u know I didn't even know MWS was in town until you mentioned it!! It's amazing we were able to make it---remember getting lost--o it's all coming back to me---we walked like 5 mies to get there---well u all did. I think Gracie & I got to ride in the chair for much of it... whooooeeeee :D LOVE U!! xoxoxoxo
NICE Trisha... the special moments like these are "Kodak" moments :) Did any of you get photos you'd care to share during the 3-4day adventure with Diane, Paul & Gracie?
5 mile hike? Ouch! Happy to know you did make the concert tho! Michael W. Smith is surely Inspirational Singer along with his 'sister' Diane! :)
teee heeee I'm pretty sure we have some pics!! xoxo
Trisha---I got some on my phone right? Did u get any? I'll check my phone... I bet they r in my fb photos somewhere too! http://www.facebook.com/DianeDike
Remember I made you go over to MWS and he took a picture with you! I'm such an embarrassment... probably why God spared my children... over the top for sure! My dog even gives olympic hugs. She's really something!! LOVE THAT DOG!!! xoo Praise the Lord!!
We REALLY enjoyed meeting you Diane! What a blessing you are! <3 xoxox
Thank You Anita!!! I'll never forget and treasure our memories all my life!! your precious children!!! "EMMMMMA LOU, WHAT R U DOING????" xoxoxo
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