Monday, October 24, 2011

Takin' It To The Airwaves!

Well, He's done it again.  God has opened yet another door and I'm so excited to walk through it.  I will be hosting a new radio show called "Real Talk" with Victoria. 

Later this afternoon, I'll be taping the first two shows and we go live November 11th.  I can't help but remember a friend of mine, Cathy Thomas, who many years ago said to me, "Victoria, God is going to use your bold personality and that outspoken mouth of yours for His good."  

And He has.  He's given me many opportunities to speak around the country for over 15 years now.  Kathy's prophetic word has come to pass many times and I can't help but believe that this is another of more to come.  He knows I'm not perfect, but I'm in love with Him and willing to allow Him to use me in any way He chooses.

The concept of the show is this.  I'll basically talk about anything and everything on people's minds.  And what's allowable!  I'll cover topics from teen, parenting and relationship issues to what's going on in and around the world and the community we live in.  I'll invite interesting guests, as well as, take questions from listeners.

And let's just hope this outspoken, opinionated, big mouth of mine doesn't get me into any trouble.  Scratch that :)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Give Me A Break!!

As you know, I speak around the country about delicate and controversial issues such as abortion and teen sex.

Recently, I was asked to speak for 10 minutes to a group of pastors and laymen about the pregnancy center, our needs and the happenings going on here.  I've said this many times before, but it bears repeating.  I am convinced that God has called me to antagonize religious people.  I have a bold personality, very little intimidates me and I have strong opionions that I'm not afraid to share.  And so, I spoke about the great things we are doing and how frustrating it is to me that I continually feel that I'm "begging" for financial support from those who should willingly give it. 

The next day after this event, a sweet pastor asked if he could speak frankly to me.  He proceeded to tell me that until someone knows me a little better, I may want to tone down my passion a little bit.  He said this would help me not offend anyone.  He said people don't like to be "told" what they should or shouldn't do. 

But, seriously?!  By a show of hands, how many of you think I'm ever going to tone down my passion?   And with all due respect, I think it's time to offend, to a degree.  I believe God is sick of people "playing" church and is ready for us to "be the church" and do what He's called us to do!  I don't know what Bible you're reading, but the one I read teaches that we are to help those less fortunate than we are.  Trust me, our clients are much less fortunate than most of us.

So, forgive me in advance if you're one of the people who can't handle my personality.  If you think it's bold now, you should have met me 10 years ago!  I truly don't seek to offend anyone, but I am passionate about my work and get quite frustrated with those who do nothing to help our cause.  We are saving babies, for gosh sakes!  We are saving women from making decisions that will cost them much more than they'd want to pay.  We supply free diapers, baby food, formula, clothing, counseling and parenting classes, yet I can't get people to pledge a mere $10.00 a month! 

When you're on the front lines of the work we do at the center and witness the pain, heartache and hopelessness of so many, then you've earned the right to tell me to calm down.  Until then,

Give me a break!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

WHAT DID SHE SAY??

As you've read in my blogs before, my granddaughter Salem, has me wrapped around her finger.  To say the least.  This past weekend, while her Mommy (my daughter) and her Daddy went away to celebrate their 5 year anniversary, my husband and I were on grandparent duty.  What a blast the three of us had!

I had to put on paper some of the shocking, yet hilarious things she said to us.  Here goes:

Mimi:  "Where did Mommy buy you that beautiful dress?"  Salem:  "E-Bay."

"Mimi, Where's my IPad? Is it charged? I need to watch my mooovie."

"Salem, how do you turn this thing off?"  Salem:  "Gimme Mimi, I show you." (and she did!)

"Papa Ghee, I need the IPod!  I wanna listen to moosic and dance!"

"Mimi, can we go to Target?  I LOVE Target!"

"Mimi, can you turn my CD on when we get in the car?  I want to hear #17, the Hickory Hickory Dick Song."

"Hey, I likea put my sound machine on moosic to do ballet.  Let me show you!  No, Mimi and Papa Ghee, dat's NOT HOW YOU DO IT!"

"Mimi, I needa watch the Booty Pageant.  Papa Ghee, you CANT watch it!  Just me and Mimi!  Can you buy me a blue dress so I can be in da booty pageant?"

"Oh, Mimi and Papa Ghee, I just LOVE your new big TV!"  (we finally hung our 52 inch HD plasma)

"Mimi, we can watch Yo Gabba Gabba."  Mimi:  "I don't know if I have any recorded, baby."  Salem:  "It's On Demand."


This child, at 2 years old, knows how more about the high tech life than I do!  What a weekend.

To be continued :)

Saturday, October 8, 2011

My Answer in Video

One of the questions I'm asked over and over again is "Why are you so passionate about the work you do?"  Now, instead of trying to explain, I can share this 3 minute video. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFYssR4Ypmk&sns=fb&noredirect=1

Any other questions?