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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 667068" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p></p><p>I am reminded of the book <em>The Hiding Place</em> by Corrie Ten Boom.</p><p></p><p>Her story touched me deeply and it fits in with so many of the horrible things that happen in our world.</p><p></p><p>While she was a devout Christian I understand that not everyone shares that belief. I think what is important to glean from this is believing in something, never giving up, being grateful for the smallest of things and forgiving those who have hurt us.</p><p></p><p>There is so much power and strength in sharing our own stories to offer hope to others.</p><p></p><p>When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands Corrie and her family members helped to hide Jewish families from the Nazis in a secret room within their house.</p><p></p><p>It was not long before the Nazis discovered their secret. Corrie and her sister Betsie were sent to a concentration camp where they endured the most horrific conditions.</p><p></p><p>Corrie managed to hide her bible and keep it with her and found great comfort in reading and sharing. They were in a barracks that was infested with fleas and Betsie could not imagine it being any worse. Corrie told Betsie to be thankful for the fleas. It was because of the fleas that their barracks were never inspected and Corrie was able to keep her bible hidden.</p><p></p><p>In the midst of losing everything and being forced to live in unspeakable conditions this young woman was still grateful and it was through her gratitude that she offered hope to those around her.</p><p></p><p>Corrie was finally released but not before her sister died. Corrie went on to write several books and also did teaching and speaking engagements. While teaching in Germany she was approached by a former guard at the concentration camp. He was knows as one of the cruelest. She forgave him.</p><p></p><p>She shared that in working with other victims of the Nazis, those who were able to forgive were the ones who were able to rebuild their lives and move on.</p><p></p><p>There is always hope...........</p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 667068, member: 18516"] [I][/I] I am reminded of the book [I]The Hiding Place[/I] by Corrie Ten Boom. Her story touched me deeply and it fits in with so many of the horrible things that happen in our world. While she was a devout Christian I understand that not everyone shares that belief. I think what is important to glean from this is believing in something, never giving up, being grateful for the smallest of things and forgiving those who have hurt us. There is so much power and strength in sharing our own stories to offer hope to others. When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands Corrie and her family members helped to hide Jewish families from the Nazis in a secret room within their house. It was not long before the Nazis discovered their secret. Corrie and her sister Betsie were sent to a concentration camp where they endured the most horrific conditions. Corrie managed to hide her bible and keep it with her and found great comfort in reading and sharing. They were in a barracks that was infested with fleas and Betsie could not imagine it being any worse. Corrie told Betsie to be thankful for the fleas. It was because of the fleas that their barracks were never inspected and Corrie was able to keep her bible hidden. In the midst of losing everything and being forced to live in unspeakable conditions this young woman was still grateful and it was through her gratitude that she offered hope to those around her. Corrie was finally released but not before her sister died. Corrie went on to write several books and also did teaching and speaking engagements. While teaching in Germany she was approached by a former guard at the concentration camp. He was knows as one of the cruelest. She forgave him. She shared that in working with other victims of the Nazis, those who were able to forgive were the ones who were able to rebuild their lives and move on. There is always hope........... [I][/I] [/QUOTE]
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