Hello Everyone!

It has been a while since I've posted here on Betty's site, but I felt compelled to share the experience of meeting Betty Eadie at the W.A.V.E.S conference this past July 29, 2005 in Sacramento, Ca.

I have been a believer in Christ all my life and have attended various churches and organized events in search of God's truth, yet I have always felt something was missing. The ministering of truth through the use of fear had never set right in my heart. The fundamentalist mindset of these establishments had always gone against what I deeply felt inside, affecting my own faith and leading me to write from within the knowledge of my own soul.

After reading Embraced and The Awakening Heart, I could not help but notice the synchronicities between Betty's visions and experiences and the many concepts, philosophies, and poems I have written from my heart over the years, especially regarding our Native American People. I was deeply touched and moved by her words.

My wife Cathi, who has also read Embraced and The Awakening Heart (in tears!!), discovered that Betty would be speaking in person at The Radisson Hotel Ball Room in Sacramento about her experiences. We both agreed it would be worth the four hundred mile drive from our home in Long Beach, California to witness first hand her testimony of faith.

By nature I am always a bit skeptical at these types of events and felt it necessary to feel or “vibe” out her story. As the night progressed Cathi and I both sensed her honest conviction. She truly gave all of herself in that place for everyone in attendance. As the questions came from the audience, some grief-stricken, her responses were intuitive, instructive, heart felt, and comforting. Her countenance was graceful and honest and as I sat listening I thought to myself, "This is a true woman of God".

As the night closed it was announced that Betty would be signing books for anyone interested. I was just about ready to go, but Cathi, just having purchased The Ripple Effect and The Awakening Heart (as a gift), wanted to have them signed and give Betty a hug, so I thought, "Yes, it would be nice to thank Betty in person," and I agreed to wait a bit longer.

As we approached Betty I could not help but notice a deepness of spirit in her eyes. As I thanked Betty for her sincerity our eyes met and the familiarity was uncanny! It was if I were starring into the eyes of a soul sister I had known for a long time. As we shook hands I could truly feel this woman's love and devotion to what she is doing; it was amazing! In that moment I could see why God had chosen her to share His message.

From my experience on this Earth it is very rare to come into contact with someone so true to their passion, especially one of such a giving nature.

I can honestly say now that my faith in God is stronger than ever.

Betty, we would again like to thank you. I appreciate your sincerity, as does my wife.

Love,

Rick
a/k/a Sacred Garden