I Survived my Bonaventure Presentation
This week has been exciting, stressful, terrifying, and is finally over! Last night I gave my transplant presentation at St. Bonaventure. Although I know I could have done better, it still felt like a victory because I overcame my nerves and actually did it!
It has been interesting, because my Bible Study for this week has been about God pushing us beyond our comfort zone and giving us opportunities to do things we normally wouldn't think we could possibly do. I know telling my story to an audience is one of those things for me. You all know I can write about just about anything, but speaking causes me anxiety and stress. Despite this, I know that is what God is currently calling me to do. So, I prayed all week that if He wanted me to do this, He would help me get my nerves under control.
I was nervous most of the day yesterday, but by the time I got to St. Bonaventure I felt a real sense of peace and confidence. Everything went well, praise the Lord!! I know the next time I speak it will be that much easier and, by placing my trust in God to help me get through it, my anxiety was replaced with joy and a true sense of accomplishment.
Enough about me, though, I think the message touched several of the students who came last night and that they will seriously consider signing up to be donors. It is incredible to think that this one presentation may one day save several lives; what a truly humbling experience!
May God bless you all! Have a wonderful weekend! Nancy
It has been interesting, because my Bible Study for this week has been about God pushing us beyond our comfort zone and giving us opportunities to do things we normally wouldn't think we could possibly do. I know telling my story to an audience is one of those things for me. You all know I can write about just about anything, but speaking causes me anxiety and stress. Despite this, I know that is what God is currently calling me to do. So, I prayed all week that if He wanted me to do this, He would help me get my nerves under control.
I was nervous most of the day yesterday, but by the time I got to St. Bonaventure I felt a real sense of peace and confidence. Everything went well, praise the Lord!! I know the next time I speak it will be that much easier and, by placing my trust in God to help me get through it, my anxiety was replaced with joy and a true sense of accomplishment.
Enough about me, though, I think the message touched several of the students who came last night and that they will seriously consider signing up to be donors. It is incredible to think that this one presentation may one day save several lives; what a truly humbling experience!
May God bless you all! Have a wonderful weekend! Nancy
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