Honoring Shirley
TENA'S TRIBUTE
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Miss Mason may have died 12 years ago but her story, her
courage, her strength and her Spirit continues to help those who were
abused. She continues to give strength to those who felt they could not
go on (like I was).
People have asked me why I believe in God. If God was so
loving how could He let children be abused or killed.
I have learned through my Bible studies that God hates it
when horrible things happen to His children but at this point He can not
do anything about it because of free will. He gave each of us free will.
We could freely obey Him or we could obey evil. He doesn't want a robot
for a child. He wants us to come to Him because we love Him. Because we
know He loves us. Unfortunately there are those who obey evil and when
that person gives themselves over to evil sometimes those who are close
to them are hurt. Just as Miss Masons Mom surrendered to the demons in
her head, Miss Mason paid the price.
But I also find that when a person endures such horrific
abuse from a loved one God gives them His strength to get through the
hell they go through. He cries with them. He holds them. He gives them
the strength and courage to live so they can help others in the future.
Miss Mason went through a horrible childhood and she struggled to become
whole as a young adult. But because of her faith in God and because she
drew upon His strength she did become whole and was able to help others
in ways she probably never could imagine. Even to this day she has
helped others.
She really helped me when I was going through the abuse
by my dad. Then in later years the abuse my 1st husband inflicted on me.
Her life was etched into my soul. I knew God would give me the strength
I needed to get through the abuse. He helped her. He gave her strength
and I knew He would give me the strength I needed to eventually become
whole.
