I am spiritually Hadassah47.
My life started in a coal mining camp called, “Bear Wallow”, the town was Dante, Virginia. I was a coal miners daughter, like June Carter-Cash. I am the 6th child from a large family of 10! I always saw myself as different than any of my family or friends that I acquired in my life time of 63 years. I was born on, April of 1947. My mother’s family were from Dutch Jews. My Aunt Barbara Wise-Ring, still wore a covering over her head when she prayed and she always warned us to never let any one know we were Jewish?
My mother was 31 years old when I was born. Her dad, had assimilated into the Christian Faith. Grandfather Wise was a, ”Church of G-d Minister.” He was a carpenter, by personal experience and he did manually build the 1st Pentecostal Church in the small coal mining camp. There is a book written about this fact in archives in Southwestern part of Virginia, in a small town called Dante, Virginia.
My mother Bonnie Belle Wise-Hurd, taught us Judaism as well as our Christian Faith. Strangely I was the one that hung onto the Hebrew background and I wanted to still be Jewish? All ten of my mother’s children, were taken to the church at least 3 to 5 times per week, depending on if they were in revival. We were taken to church from birth to adulthood. I always held to the idea that I would not allow any one make me worship, “their Jesus!” I was a rebellious child in my spirit and was unable to bond with any one in the fellowship! I became what the world calls, ”A Loner.”
I was 15 I met my first husband Richard, he was a second cousin of my now sister-in-law Barbara. She married my brother Teddy Elbert and they are still happily married with 3 grown children. From age 4 years old I wanted to become a missionary! When I met my 1st husband, Richard, I really had no desire to get married. He was a handsome man to me of Irish & Indian (Cherokee) descent. We dated for only 2 1/2 months, when my mate Richard decided that we would elope when I was only 16. The elopement did happen and to our surprise the court house did not ask us to prove our age! We were married on Monday May 21, 1963. Richard my new husband I thought, was much wiser than I and he was 19 and I was 16! We moved constantly and I did live in many places, almost like we were gypsies. Our daughter, Terry Lynn was born only a short time after the marriage.
In the very beginning of our marriage my parents decided to move to Tampa, Florida. Richard, my husband decided, due to lack of employment in the state of Virginia, we traveled to Florida with my parents. At that time my mother and dad still had my two sisters and a brother. We arrived in Tampa, Florida 01.18.1964. My Aunt Carrie dad’s sister, had a place for us to live near her. During our residence in Florida, I became very ill! My dad was alerted and checked my sugar and saw that my urine specimen was high in sugar! Aunt Carrie was very concerned and chose to take me to her physician, then discovered that I had Type1 Diabetes! During my teenage years, still not fully matured, I was extremely ill! During this time before I was twenty years old I lost a child when I was 6 1/2 months pregnant! During that traumatic time of my life the physicians chose not to talk to me or explain to me why or how this happened to my unborn child had terminated early and I went on with out any understanding of what had happened to me!
However, before I had Terry Lynn, I did as I was taught and prayed over my soon coming child. Terry Lynn was in my womb, all alone one morning I decided that it was time for me to do the blessing over my child. So the blessings over you child is very important! Then I prayed over her, for G-D to bless her and to prosper her, from what my mother had taught me, as a child.
Again, I was pregnant with the third child! I spent most of the 8 months in and out of the hospital in Tampa, Florida. My doctor, Dr. James Clayton Sr. proceeded after my spending 2 months in the hospital at St. Joseph’s, to send me home for two weeks. The doctor took Rebecca Anne, by Cesarean-Section and he performed a Tubal Ligation on 11.03.1967, to prevent any further complications and maybe my death! Rebecca Anne my last baby girl was in the incubator for 2 weeks of her new life. My husband decided that we were going to Virginia to see his mom at Christmas, as we always did. I begged my husband not to travel during this time, since Rebecca was too young and too frail to travel. So, he had his way and we went on 12.16.1967, to Niclesville, Virginia which was the residence of his family. On Sunday, the day after we got to Virginia, my brother Ted invited us to fellowship with him. I really did not want to go, however, not to insult my brother and his wife Barbara I tried to be polite I did attend. That afternoon on Sunday, Richard and I went back to check on Rebecca Anne. I knew when I saw her, something was terribly wrong with her! I requested that my mother-in-law to allow me to take her. My baby girl Rebecca not suckling her bottle? Then I proceeded to spoon feed her since she has become so lethargic and was not taking her milk. She was too still and then suddenly my sweet baby gasped and all of he fluids gushed out of her, then I realized she was, dead!
From that point on, I really do not remember much. The doctor in this small town, advised my husband that she died from then crib death! She also was a diabetic, like myself, with had a hole in her heart! My brother Ted, came over and he prayed over both Richard and I. He asked us if we would like to accept salvation and we prayed the, ” Sinners Prayer”.
I tried to consume the Bible and was relentless and wanted to know about this Jesus, our savior. Then, to my dismay I found that my husband had been involved in out side relationships for many years! I left him for a short while and worked many hours as a waitress. He had never been caring with me, I thought it was my fault and hid that and would not let any one know? After leaving him and filing for divorce, he became extremely jealous of me? My brother Ted, was beginning his studies to be a minister, so he advised me that I would never be able to marry again! So I needed to keep my marriage vows and go back to Richard. Well, I did as my brother advised and I went back to Richard! I did advise Richard that I no longer loved him and that I came back because I had to! Then I realized my heart was too damaged and I knew did not care any longer, the relationship was over!
I went to work when Terry was 4 and gained my so called, independence. We lived in Lockport, NY and it was a steel mill town. Richard met some one when I was in the hospital 01.1975. In almost 2 weeks I lost 30 pounds! After much research, the doctors found I was allergic to Beef Insulin. During that terrible period of time, lying in bed with machines to check my blood pressure and iv’s to feed me a glucose drip. My sweet mother in Virginia was praying for me and she contacted Evangelist Dr. Oral Roberts in Tulsa, OK.
My brother Ted was sitting by my bed, while I was slipping away and my so called mate was out doing what ever? The doctor had called my family so they would come in to see me, for the last time! When I woke up I looked up and saw my brother Ted with his head in his hands weeping. I looked at him and said, Ted, why are you crying. I did not realize the extent of my illness! When I awoke, I told my brother, I am very hungry and need to eat. Of course, I had not eaten in almost 6 weeks! My brother started praising G-d. When my family came in I was eating broth and Jello! They were all in shock of course, however, as the Bible teaches us, the prayers of a righteous man/woman availed much!
I told the doctor that I was going home on that Monday and that Saturday was when Yahweh healed me! My daughter needed me and after I contacted her on Sunday, she said her dad was staying over with my sisters best friend! Hewould bring the woman home with him at night, with Terry there! Richard left shortly after my release 03,14.1975. The woman that he left with now is his mate for 30 years! I finally filed for divorce 07.17.1978. I advised my estranged husband since he chose to live with this woman Susan, he should treat her in an honorable was and make her his new wife. Since then my life has been an wondrous adventure!
I was angry at G-d and went back out into the world for some time? During my years of rebellion I attended college in Abingdon, Virginia which was a community college. My daughter Terry Lynn began her college in Berea, KY. I did meet a Jewish Reference Librarian names Morton Howard, while attending college and we formed a loving relationship immediately. During our five year courtship, I took digital electronics and business management with applied accounting. Morton, was very good to me and I relied on him since he was true and the first man, that ever made me feel safe and secure! He encouraged me to excel in all that I did. My GPA was 3.5 with his care and his encouragement and help. We broke up after the five years, when he told me that with my diabetes and his MS wold be too cumbersome to him! He advised me that he did not want to lose all of his money and he would not have anything to fall back on. After shortly after that I moved to Dover, Florida and worked in an outlet mall, in two stores as an assistant manger. Shortly after that I then decided to move back to Buffalo, NY 10.15.1985. I was employed by a Canadian company named Harlequin Distribution Center. During my employment my position was the head billing/customer care representative from 11.14.1985 until 07.14.1994. After that I decided to return to Virginia and staid with my mother for some time. After leaving in 1994 to 1998, I was ill with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
After coming back to Buffalo, NY, in 05.1998 I staid for about 6 months with my dear friends Carole and her husband Jim Battaglia. I found my my position with Cellular1 in March of 1999 and worked there until they closed 06.30.2001. During that time I attended a fellowship called, “The Sons of G-d” Fellowship. They were very good to me, a single woman, dedicated to Yahweh with all my heart. When I had no choice but to relocate to then Bell South Mobile in Johnson City, TN. I was employed for At&t from July of 2001 until January of 2008.
However, my soul was not satisfied and I continued to search for my Hebrew Roots. My sweet mother passed on at age 86 on 12.18.2003. Finally I located the Manna House in Bristol, TN and of course I was extremely excited, about find the faith of Messianic’s with Rabbi Joseph Bell. He converted to Messianic with his wife, that was a doctor and he was an a well paid business man from NY City. They were Torah believers and celebrated the feasts and festivals! I found my roots!
Then, I met a man that said he was a Messianic man and we married. This against my Rabbi’s advise, we were married by Lyle’s pastor in Asheville, NC. My, what a mistake that was after 32 years alone for me. He was controlling and abusive and took my life’s savings. We married 05.24.2008 and when Sukkot came, he told me I was not worthy enough to attend. My mate was very unkind to me and was very controlling and abusive to me. He paid for himself to go to Sukkot with out me! He went with a man that called himself a Hebrew Israelite and he and the African American man, would not allow me to know where he was and he powered his mobile off and left me 10.02.2009!
While he was gone, my dear friend Carole from Buffalo, NY was living here in Huntersville, NC and I moved to the Charlotte area in October 2009. I was ill during the time I was married to Lyle, with what is called Peristaltic Neuropothy. This disease is caused, when the nerves die in you stomach and you no longer wish to eat or want to eat. Then, I had to retired from At&t Mobility 09.2008. After a long illness I got better with many prayers!
I have gotten to know, Michael Rood personally, he now lives in Fort Mill, Sc, with his wonderful wife Judith. I spent almost 2 1/2 years learning from Michael Rood and Glen McWIlliams. Michael came to Fort Mill, SC. Then, the ministry collapsed, when Glen took over Micheal’s ministry and funds while Michael lived in Israel with Judith on 09.28.2010. My fellowship with Apostle Arthur Bailey and Michael Rood have paired up together and now.
Michael Rood will celebrate Passover here in Charlotte, NC! For a year now, I have been using this time alone since October of 2009. I am in the process of understanding what my calling is in the Ministry? I counsel others that are alone and have been neglected to see that Yahweh has a calling for all of us! I am in a new fellowship in my walk in Yeshua, Messiah.
So now, I am alone again and my with the help of teachings of Torah and my purpose in this. “Such A Time Is This”, like in the Book of Ester. Yahweh, has left me to be alone to teach me where he wants me to be. I am nothing with out him and his love. He is the only husband that I have, that never disappoints me, never mistreats me and loves me with an ever lasting love. Now, my time alone has been 35 years!
At this time I became ill again, with the neuropothy and I am trying to eat natural and more vegetarian, instead of letting the doctors put a feeding tube in me and very unhealthy medications. I am a woman of YHVh and never more want to roam this earth, with out his Torah and instructions in life. Surly it will be on the mountain top experience. I will see the valley below and know that Y’ah brought me to cross over, out of paganism and into the Hebrew culture and language. I consider myself an Israelite in the making?
