No Longer Isolated
Barbara had seen Jillian dumpster diving behind the local big box store several times. She made multiple attempts to introduce herself to Jillian, but to no avail, as Jillian always quickly jumped in her truck and drove off. One day, after asking Jesus to lead her, Jillian allowed Barbara to approach. Barbara recalled,
She was visibly shaking as I introduced myself
and handed her the book that changed my life.
It was the Gospel of John which someone
had kindly given to me a few years earlier.
It was clear to Barbara that Jillian, already a middle-aged woman, had completely isolated herself and taken refuge and comfort in being alone. She had been living in her old truck four years when Barbara met her. Her only company being one very spoiled, soft long-haired cat named Tigger. Barbara revealed with delight,
The last time we enjoyed coffee together,
Jillian asked for a few PTL Gospels to share with other homeless.
I saw her begin to trust again through sharing with those in her homeless community.
This would be her first attempts to break isolation in over two decades!
Jillian and Barbara connected several times after that first meeting. She is still living in her old truck with her cat, but a bright smile has replaced a shaking body. Barbara sees her transform a little more each time they meet.
Barbara exclaimed, she is no longer isolated,
Jillian met Jesus
the day I gave her the Gospel of John.
Barbara B from Broomfield, CO