Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question that many, many people have asked. It’s one that people will never tire of asking. It’s also one that people will never fully know the answer to…this side of heaven anyway.

Since Michele’s stroke over two and a half years ago…it’s crazy that it’s been that long ago…this question has been brought up in our household.

I believe that the Bible is Truth. As such, I believe that Romans 8:28 is true. It says that, “All things happen for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”

It doesn’t say that only the good things happen for good; but ALL things. We are given an exhortation in Job 2:10, …”Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?” This is a a very sobering Job is asking wife. At this point in the book, Job has lost everything. He’s lost all of his children, all of his possessions, he even has boils over all of his body. In the previous verse, his wife says, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!”

That’s such a bold statement. Don’t you agree? His wife knows the ramifications of what she’s asking…death! But Job still trusts in the Lord.

Trusting in the Lord is definitely not easy, especially when tragedy strikes. But it’s in these trials, when God is shaping us. If everything went according to our plan, there would be no area for growth. We would go on with this life without even needing God. We would be shallow, simple-minded creatures. Don’t you think?

Katherine Wolf says, “If you still have breath in your lungs, God has a purpose for you.” This is a truth that I speak to Michele on an ongoing basis. Every day, we are faced with the reality of how severe the stroke actually was. Michele is constantly reading stories about how people have regained so much after their stroke. It’s quite obvious that most of the time, people die from strokes as bad as hers. She asks, “Why was hers so bad?” While I don’t know the reason for this, in my gut, ever since the stroke, I have felt that God is going to do something amazing with us – with our story.

This brings me to the present. God has given me my purpose – our purpose. It’s not fulfilled yet. But I know what it is. I am 100% convinced. I have a vision! My vision is that God will put me, at least, on a stage where I will be able to have a profound impact on many people. This is not to glorify myself, nor my family, in any means. It’s to point people to Him. It’s to give people hope. It’s to help them show up when they feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders and they can’t go on any longer.

This seed was planted by a friend named Leslie. When Michele was still hospitalized after the stroke, she was a patient for 6 months prior to discharge home, I spoke with her on the phone. This was over two years ago. She spoke to me until chills were over my whole body. She told me that she saw me on stage speaking to a room full of men about how to lead their families. She is a Godly woman, y’all. She prayed that over me on the phone. I have thought about that conversation MANY times since then.

It just became apparent to me within the last three months, that I know how that is going to happen. It will require a lot of work. A lot of prayer. A lot of trust. Even sacrifice. But I am convinced it will happen.

I know it will happen because God has given us the RESPONSIBILITY to share this story with others. He allowed Michele to live for a REASON. The Bible also says in Ephesians 2:10, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared (emphasis added) beforehand so that we would walk in them.”

Prior to this vision coming to fruition, I had a strong feeling that I needed to find a way to earn another income. Not only that, but an income to completely replace my full-time job. My family needs more of me at home.

Out of the blue, a gal named Amber, reached out to me and asked me if I would be open to earning extra income. At the time, I was involved with another company, so I declined. But as I saw the things she was posting about her company, I became interested and slowly started learning more.

I finally made the switch! I started investing more into personal development. I started to grow more. My vision became cemented. I fell in love with our business model. I fell in love with knowing that with this health and wellness company, the POTENTIAL to help so many more people is there. That’s one of my goals: to help people. I am so happy and grateful that God has given me a servant’s heart. This characteristic has grown over the last 6+ years as I’ve worked in the healthcare profession as an x-ray tech.

Now I realize that I am being called to help a much broader demographic of people. Our family has gone through so much pain and suffering. Up until now, that pain has pushed me; it has driven me. Now that I have a vision, it will PULL me until my vision becomes a reality. I’m sure it will continue to evolve as I grow in my walk with the Lord and in my company.

But one thing is for sure. My vision WILL become our reality. Also, I will help others realize their vision and support them as they take steps towards what they were created to do.