For What is done by one...

What is done by one.....................

 
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting a young woman from Bangladesh.  She had flown in from New York to Raleigh North Carolina for a legal matter.   I was sitting outside of the courthouse reading a book and she sat beside me. 

She is in her beautiful saree (the traditional clothing of women of her culture)
I was in my traditional "Black is Beautiful" clothing (usually black dress skirt or slacks) and Black "cool" hat.

We began talking and we eventually shared our stories.  Me and my nomad existence while tying to finish my educational goals and her and her own desire to finish her educational goals while fighting a controlling ex-husband for her inherent right to raise her child.

We are from different cultures in this world yet we are joined together by our stories,  our strength and perseverance, and yes our God.

She was alone here in Raleigh, had no legal representation at her Family Court hearing and so I welcomed the opportunity to go with her for moral support as she faced a belligerent husband and his attorney at a show cause hearing. 

But first we prayed - right there in front of the courthouse:  I knew she would NOT be arrested  as she surely thought she would for some perceived transgression charged by her her ex-husband
Mark 13:11  But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
The both of us walked into the courtroom confident of God's mercies and after sitting for just about 4 minutes   the clerk came to her and was told there would be a continuance - November 1 - plenty of time for God to intercede on her behalf with someone to represent this young woman. 

After showing her where to catch a taxi to the airport to catch her flight back to New York and her family I walked back to my own refuge a transitional home for women without and I knew I was truly blessed.

Last night I sent several e mails to a few women's organizations and advocacy groups in Queens New York and here in Raleigh and am confident that someone will reach out and contact this woman.

Sure I awoke this morning still without a job. I resume my classes full time on August   17 (finally realizing why I did NOT get that full time day job) and my hope is in my patience of faith that God does have a plan for me.

Elizabeth Blackwell:  For what is done by one group of women benefits all women, simply by virtue of their common womanhood. 

TRUTH