To Write Love On Her Arms

Last Monday, I traveled over to a coffeehouse in Newtown Square in Pennsylvania (btw, I hate driving in the Philadelphia suburbs and I hate coffeehouses, a twofer) to attend an event by To Write Love On Her Arms.  TWLOHA is an awareness and support organization for people dealing with depression, suicide and self-injury.  I was a very moving experience. I got there about twenty minutes early and the place was already filled.  They ended up holding two events simultaneously.  For those of us outside, Josh Moore and Zach Williams sang, standing on flimsy chairs while we all shivered in the cold.  Inside, they held a talk about the organization and the work they do.  Halfway through they switched.  At the end, we all went in for the question and answer session.  I was tremendously moved by the number of hurting people there and thinking about the hundreds and thousands from our area that weren't.  Many of these (mostly) teens had been through so much and were searching anywhere for hope in their lives.  I could describe more but watch this video about that night and pray for all those that are suffering.  They are all around you.  And God loves each and every one.

Oh and I know most of you read this blog through my Facebook Notes.  Please go to the actual blog by going here: http://www.jacksavidge.blogspot.com. You can watch the linked videos there.