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Guest
2010-12-29
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Sadly missed
Thank you, Barbara, that your ministry continues. Your books prepared me for what was to come. God knows who to use, and when!
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Heather Campbell
2010-11-10
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Sorry to Hear I Missed Her
I had read many of Barbara's books years ago. I gave many of them to others to pass them on. Lately I decided to get more copies and reread some and read some of those I didn't get a chance to read. The other night I was reading one of her books and learned she had a brain tumor in 2001... I didn't even finish the book and wanted to contact her so I looked on the internet and found I missed her, by about 3 years. I guess when I catch up with her, there will be time enough to thank her for writing her books. Sometimes they were so what I needed to hear. My heart goes out to everyone who knew her and misses her. Respectfully, Heather Campbell
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Barbara Solenick
2010-10-13
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Help to a far-off mother
I looked up Barbara's name on the internet and found that she has passed away (I've been out of touch of course). Through the years, I have read most of her books and enjoyed them, although the situations (most of them) don't apply to me being a single woman (62 yrs. old now).
But, I have a friend, a lady in Bucharest Romania whose daughters both disowned her (they lied in court to get the younger, under-age one taken from her custody and given to the care of the grandmother, her mother). According to my friend, the reason her mother even wanted the younger 16 yr. old was because this girl thinks that she is "in love with" a monk at a nearby monestary who preys on young girls. This monk gives the grandmother money in exchange for her not objecting to harboring the 16 yr old.
So my friend's heart is broken, & I (never having had a daughter) am pretty much at a loss at what to say, except to put her daughters in God's hands. I finally thought of Barbara's situation with David leaving home years ago and wanted to find her story to show my friend. You had the basic story right on the website! (which I have forwarded to her)
It is like the verses in the Bible that talk about bearing fruit---Barbara's efforts to help other parents are bearing fruit in the life of a Romanian mother now---even after Barbara's passing.
God Bless your ministry. Thank you.
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Guest
2010-09-22
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We have been left SUCH a legacy
I have only just read Barbara's book "Stick a Geranium in Your Cranium" and was sad to realise she had passed away, as I wanted to write to her and tell her how she had blessed me. A cancer survivor myself, now afflicted with a heart condition, I have had moments of crying out "WHY? WHY?" to our loving God, not understanding. Barbara's book made me switch from "Why?" to "Whatever, Lord", and was instrumental in giving me such peace and - YES - joy!!! - which has driven away my depression and dissatisfaction with my life. Barbara's legacy will live on as long as her books are still here to be read. I so look forward to meeting her in Heaven and giving her a huge hug, but I bet I have to wait in a long line!
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Guest
2010-09-13
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Peace of heart
Thank you for being a woman I can look up to; having lost my mother to breast cancer, I am on a quest to find strong women. I'm recovering from heartbreak and am learning to forgive. I hope it will be soon that I can see love flow through me again, let go of the past and heal my wounds to see a new day of forgiveness of self and of others... peace of mind is near.
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Guest
2010-09-06
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Thank you
Thank you for preparing me for what I suspected.
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Deborah Bush
2010-08-07
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My thoughts
I had the honor and privilege to hear Barbara Johnson speak at several Women of Faith conferences and have read more than one of her wonderful books. I did not know of her passing until now and, well, heaven had a party the day she showed up! I shall miss her wit, her humor and her sweet special smile.
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Ina Gesell
2010-08-04
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Friend
I am so sorry to hear we don't have Barbara anymore. We were friends and often had dinner together before the ministrie's meetings. She encouraged me to write my story, since mine is very similar to hers, though I also had to deal with two abusive husbands. But I also got to travel a lot. I lived in Alaska for several years and also the South Pacific.
I have now finished my book. I called to tell Barbara I had finally done it, only to find out she finally got her reward and is home with Jesus. Her reward, but our loss.
Love, Ina
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Larry Hutchinson
2010-05-12
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Friend
I first came to know about Barbara Johnson when I read her book, "Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life." At the end that marvelous book, there was a small blurb which told where her Spatula Ministries support group met at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. I had been SO MOVED by "Splashes of Joy," I wanted to attend one of her meetings and thank her in person. Then, I was SO BLESSED by her support group, I found myself in a place where I wasn't afraid to admit that I was gay anymore. And I had been "in the closet" all my life. So at age 47, I "came out" and much of the courage I had to do that, I had found because of Barb and her ministry. I discovered that by helping others (the parents of gay children) to get past their OWN shock and hurt at having gay kids, gave me strength in the Lord to do other things.
I shall never forget the profoundly positive effect Barbara Johnson had on my life and on the lives of others to whom she ministered. I owe much to her for giving me the courage to not hide being gay anymore and to be able to help others who are dealing with the issue of "homosexuality." Had it not been for Barb and Spatula Ministries, I'd still be "in the closet," hiding from everyone, miserable and unfulfilled. I really do miss my friend, Barbara Johnson, but I know that Heaven is a brighter place today because she is there. The footprints she made on my life will not soon be eroded, and I will be ever grateful to the Lord for directing me to her.
Larry Hutchinson
Temple, TX
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Guest
2010-04-09
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Broken-Hearted
I just finished reading "When Your Child Breaks Your Heart." Upon my direct questioning I recently learned that my 27 year old son is gay. I am in the early stages of dealing with this information. I appreciated Barbara's book for many reasons. She was able to put into words that which I have experienced and am experiencing. Her advice will be taken to heart. My faith in God is my sure foundation and I pray without ceasing that God is/will work/ing in both mine and my son's life. I don't know what the future holds but I sure want to entrust my future to my heavenly Father. Blessings to all of you.
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Guest
2010-04-07
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Hope
Because of Barbara and the love of Christ I can get out of the bed each day. She gave me hope! In November 2009 my 15 year old son told us he is gay. I too wanted to die! Still do some days. My sister introduced me to my first book by Barbara, "Put a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy". It inspired me to read more. Each day I get on my knees asking God to guide me in what I say and what I do. Thanks for all you do for us and know that even though I did not know her, I feel she is close to my heart.
Love In Christ,
Diana
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Guest
2010-03-28
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Remember her!
I don't know why really I had this urge to look Barbara up online just now... I guess I never really said goodbye to the woman who helped pull me up by my bootstraps after the death of my husband, Chuck 15 years ago... I bought one of her books and read it from cover to cover, not realizing she would leave an indelible impression on my heart and soul... I truly am blessed to have had the opportunity to read her books... They were such a source of encouragement for me, and I thank her... I always was privileged to have met her in Boston on one of her first WOF tours... Wow! It was amazing, and they continue to be a source of encouragement and joy for me today... Thank You Barbara! You absolutely were awesome!
--NancyJane
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Guest
2010-03-22
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I miss her
I love Barbara and continue to read her books, especially "Daily Splashes of Joy." I have passed on her books to others, and she continues to help others.
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Guest
2010-03-19
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Just wanted to talk to her
I am finishing Barbaras book and just wanted to find her and talk to her. So sad that she died.
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Guest
2009-10-02
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Barbara Johnson God's Medicine to the People
Barbara got me through a nervous breakdown in 1997, and I have never forgotten that then. Earlier this year, I realised I needed another dose of Barbara. She has touched so many lives and through her books you feel her hugs from God. I have passed on my copies of her books which has then in turn got my friends buying them too!! xxxxx
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