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| Brandi McCain & Kim Barbee-Tucker: Kids Crts & Schools 10/5/17 Domestic Violence Presentation; Mt. Vernon, IL |
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Milestone or Bucketlist, either way today was a major accomplishment for me. We all have times in our lives that define what we want to be about. Its when or accomplishments unfold our dreams, right before us. Today was my first Conference Presentation. As I looked over the room I felt my knees go weak and my heart start to pound. There was standing room only. The hardest part began to be how to introduce myself. I had practiced the speech several times but not once had I attempted to give a description of who I was and what my accomplishments had been. I had listened to other speakers tell about theirselves but reviewing my accomplishments met that I would have to admit a starting point, an area of growth and a standing place that I was currently at. When you come from a background of Domestic Violence, giving yourself a pat on the back for a well done isnt always an easy task. Actually, quite often, building confidence is something that you have to work at. Today was the start to a Journey that I hope will continue. The belief of "More God, Less Me" was really helpfull. Thank you to several of my friends, their friends and all the prayers. Thank you for backing me up. Even my old boss was there. You all will not ever realize how much you empowered me just by you being in the room. A special thank you to Brandi for all your directing and correcting. It was nice to have your corrective guidance even if you were silent most of the time. You still got your point across. Thanks for not giving up on my obsessiveness. Well, here is to the start of a new Journey. Thanks to each of you who took the time to help the presentation happen. You know who you are and what your role has been. You never know what tomorrow may hold. Thanks for giving me stepping stones and leading me on to the next one.
