Pearls of Wisdom is a way for me to serve God, by connecting and uplifting people through words, time, or gifts.
A little backstory. I was obsessed with pearl openings on Facebook. The surprise of watching the oysters opening. The celebration when the pearls is colored, large, unique, or even multiples. Each opening is a unique experience that culminates in the unveiling of this lovely pearl. It is like the adult lottery! The wonder and amazement on how this little enigma, with no brain can turn a little piece of sand, into a treasure.
I did not want to SELL the pearls. One I am a horrible salesperson, I hate it, I feel like if you want to buy something you will buy it. You don't need me singing a jingle in your ear about how fantastic an item may be if you already WANT it.
So I prayed and asked God what he wanted me to do. In the meantime I began to give these pearls as gifts. And not only did I give the pearl and the necklace and the pendant, I began
to make cards and add uplifting bible quotes and stickers and photos to create a unique gift for each recipient. The pearls are unique but so are the pendants, all a celebration of different beauties in life, Depending on how you look at it (perspective). So I wanted to start a small ministry ( a TINY ministry). The purpose of this ministry is to spread Joy and LOVE, to remind people that they are not forgotten, to comfort empower, to connect us to each other and celebrate the small things we can do together. So let me tell you about my pearl Ministry.
Pearls of wisdom would like to give the gift of a necklace, pendant, and pearl, to a nominated person (picked biweekly to start because this is all out of pocket). What's the catch? I need your participation! This is what I am asking of you...
Please nominate a special person in your life for a Pearl of Wisdom gift. Write a story about this lovely person, how they have affected you, and why you think this gift would brighten their day. I will randomly select a winner and they will receive the aforementioned gift (For male nominees we will offer a different gift).
The point?
1. To share our stories. Too many people are being forgotten. From hard working grandmas, to bus drivers, to teachers, preachers, friends, people going through hard times, and all walks of life. We learn from each other, Our stories are catalysts for change!
2. To brighten someone's day. There are plenty of ministries, churches, entities who celebrate people. This is a chance for me to celebrate individuals with a unique gift.
3. To remind us that we make a difference. Our actions matter. Big or small sometimes we need to remind ourselves that even tiny things like smiles can save lives.
so that's it. nominate. share. celebrate!
This will be the official entry post for the week of April 4th, 2018. Entries will be accepted until April 18, 2018. To enter, comment your NOMINATION BELOW.
(If you would like to join with me in this ministry with a donation please contact me personally and I will tell you How to do so! A $20 donation will provide 1 gift to a recipient and help further purchase of more ministry materials. Contact me to see how you can help.)
Love is always the answer,
Little Servant Doni
Don't forget to Nominate Below, in the comment section!
Hi Donisha!! You are AMAZING!! I'm so proud to be your friend and love you!! I would like to nominate my soulmate sister, Carol Herbranson. She is the best friend I've ever had...She is a widowed preacher's wife and I met her working at Goodwill and her and her husband explained the picture of Jesus outside a door with no handle. They told me there is no handle or doorknob on the outside because you have to invite him in!! I slowly got to know them and we would always have fellowship together even if it was at the cash register or the middle of an aisle. Not long after, her husband, Harold passed. I was sorting through things at Goodwill that day and found a beautiful angel tapestry/blanket. I just knew I had to give it to Carol. I showed up the next day at the service with the blanket for her and since she didn't know me real well and under the circumstances, I don't even remember what was said. At that point we didn't have each other's phone numbers. A couple weeks later I saw her and we exchanged phone numbers. She called me and told me she couldn't afford a headstone and if i would go with her to find a big rock (not kidding) to use as a headstone until she could get one. To make a long story short, we bonded that day and I ended up ankle deep in mud with flip flops on and we were laughing so hard I told her I was going to wet myself, she says I ALREADY DID!! We must of stood there for 10 minutes laughing. This woman has been my absolute saving grace for the last 8 years. She is like a Grandma/Mom/Sister/Aunt/Soul-Sister/BFF all in one. We had SO many sleepovers where we had Bible Study until 6 a.m.. We don't get to see each but maybe once a year. However...sometimes we talk on the phone every night for a week for a couple hours. I don't know how much space is here lol or if I was supposed to go this far, but I really just wanted you to know what an AMAZING person I have in my life. I love you and hope you and your family are all well!!
ReplyDeleteMy Goodness! Thank you for sharing your story about Miss Carol! I remember you speaking of her and it is such an honor to read how you both connected. I know you are both lucky to have each other!
DeleteMy family and I are well. I hope you are well and living in Gods Glory... and that spring is coming soon!
Be Blessed! I love you
At about 2:45 PM on June 28, 2012, my wife called me at work to tell me she had just been fired. Had that been me, I probably would've driven off a bridge on the way home, but she didn't even blink. We really didn't know what we were going to do, but she contended that God would get us through, as always. I used to think she was nuts because she never worried about the future; now I realize that she is 100% correct. God's got this. Pat has more faith that I could ever dream of having and I aspire to someday rely on God as she does, the way we are ALL supposed to do. Caring, giving, compassionate, FAITHFUL. My best friend, partner, lover, wife, mother of my children, hottie :), and my role model of faith. I don't know where I'd be without her (OK, I'd probably still be in college, 40 years later!)
ReplyDeleteMr. Dick, Thank you so much for sharing your story about your lovely wife Miss Pat! SHe is a rock is she not? We all are lucky to have such a wonderful example of faith in our lives. God's got this! Sometimes it takes those who seem "crazy" in their faith, to show us how truly further we can go!
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My spiritual dance sister.
ReplyDeleteShe was trying with all her might to sit in the most moderately polite (omg, I hope I'm not noticed) kinda position. To me,
She was the loudest person in the room...
well, she barely said a word,
but I could almost hear her thoughts that day.
She was shouting them from deep within....
she was guarded with an invisible cagewall made of stone, metal, feathers, music, Starbucks, lipstick, makeup oh, and bath balms!
I believe I was the only one who could see this��!
Her dancing was an absolute joy to witness. She would receive dance ministry instruction like a child with hunger pains waiting to be feed.
I hoped and wondered if she herself, knew.... Or was she aware of the anointed gift she had been given.
I wonder if she still talks to God in dance.
I nominate my little spiritual Dance Sister DL! In hopes that she will be encouraged to continue to talk to Jesus in dance, and in any ministry He has blessed her with.
You are way to kind to have nominated me! So in return I will take a moment to speak on you. Strong, beautiful, steadfast, amazing, heartfelt. I could go on and on. You have shown a consistence in my life that very few have taken the effort to show. I know what sisterly love is MORE because of you. I don't have to see you everyday to know you are there for me.
DeleteThank you for never giving up. FOr showing us true proverbs 31 type womanhood. And showing me how if I strive for greater, I can too have a greater outcome.
I love you Sis!
My sons teacher. Ms. Snyders homeroom class has 27 kids. She shares approximately another 27 students with her "sister" teacher. That's a lot of teaching, a lot of work to grade, and a lot of needs to be met by 1 person. She is also a wife and mom of 2, yet she manages to keep the PTA Facebook group up to date, and often responds promptly. I have had busy days myself, and sometimes don't get a chance to email her until some crazy hour of the night (usually somewhere between 11pm and 3am!). Yet, somehow, she always responds promptly. She addresses any issues we may have going on with my son promptly. She doesn't just send negative feedback, but also the positive, and best ways to help us all work together. Parenting is hard enough, I could only imagine having 55 kids in addition to my own. Although we currently have a teacher walk-out going on here in Oklahoma, she still managed to take a handful of students to compete at the state Special Olympics last week. She has also been at the state capital rallying with other teachers from our school and district. I don't know where she finds the hours in the day, but she is attentive to every students needs as if they were her own, and is certainly an ally in their education. She certainly is in it for the OUTCOME, not the INCOME.
ReplyDeleteThank you for submitting your Story about Miss Snyder! That was a heartwarming story. She sounds like a strong woman and a wonderful teacher. I know having a special needs child, how important teacher LOVE can be.
DeleteI appreciate you noticing her hard work!
I would like to nominate my friend Nicole Churchill. She is an amazing woman. I saw her rise like a phoenix from the ashes, a better and stronger woman for her children.
ReplyDeleteMiss Tiffany, thank you for writing in about Miss Nicole. I am sure that she is a positive influence in her life. I am sure that her heart would melt if she knew how you felt about her. Thank you for nominating her and allowing us to appreciate her too if only from afar.
DeleteI would nominate My Mom but she died last year due to cancer. If it possible I would nominate My Dad. I'm sure he wouldn't use or he might keep it or give it to someone else but My Dad is My Favorite Person. He sacrifice alot for us siblings/family. He worked double job, far away and forgot to take care of his self just to put some food everyday and give us shelter. His a wonderful man and I love him more than anything. Even though I have a family of My Own. My Dad is still my favorite person.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the story about your Dad! Good dads are heard to find and Great Dad's, well those are one in a million. How blessed are you to have had such a loving Father! He obviously raised a strong woman in you.
DeleteMy condolences to you on the loss of your Mother. I cannot even fathom what that feels like. I am praying for you and your family!
I would nominate myself; this going to be my first mother's day. I am 8 months pregnant with a girl, due June 1st but schedule c section on may 31st. I am 28 years old, this be my first baby, was told id never will have kids than in my last relationship i suffered from physical, mental and emotional abuse. One time he trap me between the wall amd bed and kicked me over and over hard in my lower stomach i thought for sure i will nevet have kids. But i was blessed! Been thru a lot of truma abuse most of my life i went thru depression, homeless, suicidal and eventually drug abuse, well im still here a live; drug free and looking forward to meet my baby girl��
ReplyDeleteYou are worthy! Being a mother is hard enough let alone having to live our personal journey out with children! Be blessed and keep sharing your testimony. Please email me your address! coolhippriest@yahoo.com
DeleteI'm nominating my daughter Brittani Williams. After all that life has handed her she has done a good job at making life to the most! Now raising 4 beautiful girls of her own!! She was my rainbow baby! Having to fight for the first 3-4 months of her life 2 in a half months early weighed 2 lbs. 12 ozs. She has made me a very proud momma! She an her girls are my world!! My nomination is her!!
ReplyDeleteI would nominate Miss Brittani as well. She is worthy, God has already counted her so. I am thankful to her for being such a stong woman. Please email me the address to send her gift. coolhippriest@yahoo.com
DeleteI nominate my beloved sister Katie Vanburan, she is a fabulous mother and soon to be New mother with a very diffecult stuggle conceiving I am so proud of her love and blessings to her with love
ReplyDeletePlease congratulate Miss Katie for me. She sounds like she is doing her best to be the best Mommy she can be. Her child will be grateful and so am I. Please email the address to send Miss Katie's gift. coolhippriest@yahoo.com
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