“I really, really, really liked all of the little talks that Mindy did, the teachings. I found them encouraging and... liked how she talked about the hard things. I just appreciated acknowledging that things can be hard. And that it's okay and it’s good to take time with those things.”

“My Director was just so magical in the way that he got me to say a lot. There were times when it almost felt surgical, but it was also so fun, and painful at the same time...most of the time when I am talking to folks, it's me ministering to them, not the other way around. So, it was interesting to be on the receiving end, especially of something that was so uniquely personal and customized for me.”

“It's a qualitative difference I feel since doing SOS. I feel more grounded. I feel more stable. I feel more sure of who I am. One of my temptations is to go around grasping for affirmation and attention and value. And I find myself doing that less. And I'm seeking it in the right place. And that feels like freedom. It feels refreshing. In Isaiah 58 It says, ‘You will be a well watered garden.’ I feel like a well watered garden...(I) actually have the source of water, and SOS helps (me) know how to tap into it.” 

 "I just want to say to my spiritual director, ‘Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.’ It was like meeting a new old friend. She was just exactly what I needed...And it's too bad that more people don't experience spiritual direction. Some people don't even know what it is...after my experience, I think it's incredibly important."