Let's Talk About It!

I was talking to Em's teacher today while I was volunteering in her classroom. She was so sweet and enthusiastic about the upcoming radio show, wanted to know the content, the details, etc. I told her it is called " "The Well", you know, a show about digging deeper in life for perspective. We'll talk about the hard stuff but not so we all end up like sobbing heaps on the floor but in order to encourage others that no matter what comes our way in this life, we can overcome it with God's perspective."

Mrs.: Have you always wanted a radio show?

Me: No, I never thought I'd be walking this road!

Mrs.: So, how did you happen upon it?

Me: Well, through writing about our journey with Noah on the blog my eyes have been opened to how each of us has a story to tell and that in sharing them, no matter how easy or difficult at times, we can find healing by doing so. And, I have found that even if we don't understand God, are disappointed with Him at times, or don't believe He's good, He's still part of the equation to be wrestled with.

Mrs.: That is so exciting and really important! About 30 years ago our neighbors lost their little 3 year old boy. They turned inward, so devastated, blamed God, stopped going to church, and you could see the anger eat them up. It was so sad! The dad finally died of a horrible cancer.

Me: That is why I think it's important to talk about it, even if it's uncomfortable! I know from our experience with Noah that God works differently than I would but I trust that He knows what He's doing and that He loves us even though we suffer.

So, just this morning, another confirmation to my heart that when we try to walk this journey of life alone we will end up more empty than we started. I am excited to launch "The Well" next Thursday, and every Thursday, at 12pm MST on www.castlerockradio.com. Here's our page link: http://www.castlerockradio.com/pages/page.asp?page_id=71928

Prayers welcome and needed:)

Changes coming...Part 2

Meanwhile, another big change that is coming soon is a radio show that I hope to launch the first week of June with my co-host, Gina Johnson, a spunky 20-something that will help keep this old lady lively! We'll tackle all kinds of topics and we have a line up of guests and regular cast members that is sure to please, including Emily as "Little Kid"...since that's what she is! More details to come, but we've been talking to the producer and are in the branding/advertising/sponsorship phase. Because it's an on-line station, we can literally have advertisers anywhere in the world, so, if you are interested in sponsoring the show as a financial investment or even philanthropically, or if you want to advertise your service or business to a broader audience via the show and our up-coming web page, please let me know at adexoxox@gmail.com We'll be happy to send you information. We are excited because we've decided that a portion of what our show receives beyond the cost to produce will go to a charity that we all as hosts and listeners will sponsor. As a team, I know we can work together and make a great impact!

"The Well" radio show will air weekly for one hour, live, at the lunch hour, 12:00 - 1:00pm MST, on Thursdays at www.castlerockradio.com . The content will be rich! It's a show on digging deeper for perspective in our lives, championing that each of us, EVERY ONE OF US, has a story to tell, and WE ARE ALL A BIG DEAL because God made us. I'm sorry, but I get so tired of only a few in Hollywood being seen as Big Deals when, if we would just look around us, or in the mirror, and see what God sees, we'd realize we are all special! (I get a bit passionate about this!) We will talk candidly about many topics, including the hard ones, and hope to raise awareness of many issues. We would want to hear input about topics you would like to hear. It won't be a Christian show, per se, as we hope to reach a broad audience, but we won't deny or candy coat our faith. We are excited about the line up of guests that we'll have on to encourage and inspire anyone listening, with some surprises that many of you out there will recognize from 'Blog World'. More changes to come...like, a lot more...