We are Women-Hear Us Roar!

When Rep. Darrell Issa, the House Oversight Committee Chairman, set up a panel for a Congressional hearing on birth control, there were NO WOMEN included. WHAT? How fair is that? It's not.

Add insult to injury Rep. Issa made this comment as he turned away that only female that would have been heard on the panel:

“As the hearing is not about reproductive rights and contraception but instead about the Administration’s actions as they relate to freedom of religion and conscience, he believes that Ms. Fluke is not an appropriate witness.”

What an outrage. Something that has to do with women, but she was not an appropriate witness.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. No truer words were ever spoken. We (women) are NOT in the Dark Ages. We are liberated. We are equal. We are NOT second-class citizens

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If we as women do not stand up for our rights, they will be taken away.

~~~Michelle

Who Am I?

Hi, my name is Michelle.

I am a woman of faith. But wait. I'm a liberal. How can I be a woman of faith AND a liberal? Well, it's easy. I have never liked unfairness. With anyone. Ever since I remember, as a young child, I have fought for the rights of women and those who couldn't fight for themselves. I didn't realize it at the time. Just thought I was doing it for myself. But, the older I get, that thread woven through my life is getting more and more defined. And it all began with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I guess you could say I am finding myself through Him.

Today's political arena is a hotbed of controversy in the area of women's rights. Let me get one thing straight. I am NOT into men bashing. But, I will have no problem whatsoever expressing my views to anyone. I don't care if it's a woman or a man. But, I HATE injustice. I do not like to see people being taken advantage of or treated in a "less than" fashion. You might say I am an advocate. For those that are unable to fight for their own rights. I have a big mouth, a big heart and a big faith.

I like underdogs. I stand up and make a lot of noise for the underdog. But, for the Grace of God go I. That's what those people should be saying, you know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that are actively trying to take programs away that are actually doing good and helping people. What kind of hearts do these people have to do such inhumane things? Black heart comes to my mind. But, hey, that's another post for another day.

I don't wear a cape. I am not "special". I don't consider myself any better than anyone else. But, I will not let anyone treat me or others that I care about in a "less than" manner. They must be called out for this behavior. And I am here to do it. Come along with me. We need to work together to make a better tomorrow. It's about building each other up, not tearing each other down.

I am Michelle and I am a liberal woman. I support President Obama. You don't like that or disagree? Okay. Go read something else. It's my right to speak and help those that can't fight for themselves. The Prez has done so much for our country. I am sorry if you are too blind to see it.

I thank the Lord Almighty for bringing me full circle in my political stance. If I do anything right, it's by His Grace. And strength.

This is who I am. I am so grateful I can see that now. Through the Eyes of a Liberal Woman.

Faith: What it means to me

NOTE: Just because there is a scripture reference, don't blow off the content. Hear me out. I am a person. We may or may not believe differently. But we are all people. And THAT gives us a connection.

In Hebrews 11:1 it states: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

It's easy to believe in things that you can see. feel. hear. taste. But, the unseen, well that's a bit different. In the beginning of my faith journey, it was downright hard to do. But, the more I got to know Him, easier it got. I am not in any way, shape or form saying that the trials are easy. (I can attest to the fact of the fiery one I am currently in.) I am just able to look to Him as my source, remember all the times before that He brought me through the fire and the peace I found in that. In Him.

His ways are not my ways. What I think should happen never does. Because He sees it all. From beginning to end. He is God. So I have to trust Him. I have to believe, even though I cannot see, feel, hear, taste it...He will provide for my needs whether they be spiritual, physical, financial, emotional-whatever. He made me so He knows what I need before I do. My job is to TRUST. In. Him. Even though everything I see is to the contrary.

He loves me. He takes care of me. I have to rest in that. I have to remember in the Old Testament, the young Jewish men who were tossed in the furnace. God rescued them. And not ONE hair on their heads were singed. He will do the same for me.

Peace! ~M

Through a Woman's Eyes

I have had this blog for a couple years; securing the name Through a Woman's Eyes because I felt a deep desire to communicate my feelings, ideas, beliefs from a woman's perspective. I guess I am finally ready to lay down some words in cyberspace. Ha!

I took an assessment test today, a prerequisite to registering for some courses at my local community college. I failed miserably at the math portion. It was really no surprise. I have always bombed at math. But, I did score 100% in reading comprehension and 98% in sentence structure.

I guess what prompted me really to begin writing on this blog, tonite, of all nights, is because taking that test brought the realization of how long I have taken to do so many things. (This is not my first attempt at college courses--I successfully took some courses about 8 years ago for I job that I had and also went to a trade school, many moons ago.) I guess I was just oblivious to the fact that time was marching on...and it was leaving me behind.

When I turned 50, (gasp---I admitted my age! Don't expect me to give up my weight--a girl has to draw the line somewhere!) it felt like the "light went on!" I just suddenly knew some things that were never clear to me before and I had no regrets at being 50. I just wish I wouldn't have wasted so much time. (shhhh-- don't tell my husband I said that. He has always told me that I act like I have forever---and just about drove him crazy over the years with my procrastination.)

Don't get me wrong, I believe with everything that is in me that God has a plan for me. And things have happened in God's timing. I guess I can only hope and pray to better use the precious gift of time that He has given me more wisely.

No matter where I am, in whatever state, in want or in plenty, I want to Praise God and bloom right where He plants me. Like my current job, for instance. I go in each day and I try to help those that He puts in my path, as much as I can...shining my little light for Him.

I am who I am and in spite of all the mistakes I have made, He is molding me into the woman of God that I was meant to be. The Lord told me over 30 years ago that "In peace and confidence would be my strength..." Boy oh boy, how profound. In the midst of trial, I have such a peace that I, in of myself know not where it comes from---then the realization hits...He is carrying me through the storm.

Well, that's it for today, Through a Woman's Eyes...until we meet again, my friend.
~~Michelle

Through a Woman's Eyes