October

October 31, 2007

Happy Halloween!

This is the last day of October! Hard to believe, Soon we will be in the holiday season! But, we won’t talk about that today! Autumn is my favorite season of all, and October is my favorite month, so I hate to see it end. October is also an important month.

October was:

• Fire prevention month

• Breast Cancer awareness month

• Domestic Violence awareness month

Quite a busy month! But, all of these topics are of importance to us and our families, so I felt it important to address them here.

1. Fire prevention- If you haven’t already, check all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that they are working properly, and insert new batteries. Go over your family’s fire emergency escape plan. If you do not have one, make one. Make sure to include a central meeting place outside for everyone to meet. You can visit these sites for more fire safety info. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm http://www.befiresmart.com/?src=s=gglk=fire%20safetyC=FireSafety_NationalG=BeFireSmart_Fire_Safety_ExactM=Exact

2. Breast Cancer awareness- This is an important topic for all women. Help support the cause and a search for a cure any way you can, and more importantly do a self breast exam every month! Do it on your birth date, like for instance my birthday is January 11^th, so each month on the 11^th I do my self breast exam. Helps you to remember to do it. You can find more tips and info here. http://nbcam.org/ http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-symptoms/?hct=googlePPC_About&gclid=CLvBiaPuuY8CFQQjPAodbg71dg Be aware and stay healthy!

3. Domestic violence awareness- Many of you know that this is a topic very important to me. Having been in and gone through an abusive marriage myself, I know what other women are going through in these situations, often silently, and my heart goes out to them. Victims are often misunderstood and feel ashamed to even be in that situation. I know I did. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship or marriage, get help. Talk to someone, a pastor, a friend, or a relative. Call a local domestic violence hotline. If you are in danger, call the police. Reach out, and get out! Don’t be another statistic! And most importantly, pray. Reach out to God. He has a plan for you and your life. Trust Him. Many of you have already read my story, and how God delivered me out of my abusive marriage and has blessed me abundantly! I am so blessed and happy now. I have the family I always wanted and prayed for. It is possible to be happy again. This can happen for you too.

Here are some resources.

http://www.ncadv.org/ http://www.enditnow.gov/dv/flash.html

It is my hope to encourage you my friends. May you and your family dwell in the blessings of God.

Donna Scott

www.Donna-Scott.com

copyright 2007 Donna Scott

Donna Scott is a Christian writer living with her husband and six children in NW Georgia.

She writes to encourage women everywhere to be all God has called them to be.