One morning, while getting ready for work, I just happened to flip on the TV and stopped and was watching Montell Williams (a talk show host). This is not normally a show I watch, but for some reason I decided to watch it. It was a rerun episode (aired a couple years ago), and the guest for the time was Yvette Cade, an amazing woman who has an amazing story.
Yvette Cade Story
At her place of employment, Yvette was doused with gasoline and set on fire by her ex-husband. She suffered third degree burns over 60% of her body. Her flesh is scarred and this is a terrible tragedy. As I watched the Montell Williams show, and listened to her story, I wondered and contemplated what could drive a man, especially for someone they knew well, to set them on fire. Stories like this do test my faith and courage, but there is more to the story!
Yvette has appeared on the Montell Williams show, the Nancy Grace show, and the Oprah Winfrey show. She calmly speaks of the tragedy that occured and seeks to give warning to those women who are in an abusive relationship. She seeks to uplift, inspire, and influence others for good. This is the inspiring story, and the legacy that Yvette Cade is creating.
What Can be Learned From Yvette Cade
One big thing that can be learned from Yvette is that overcoming challenges and overcoming hardships can be done no matter how severe the situation. How many of you have been set on fire and your body scarred for life? How many of you would jump right back up and move forward with determination and passion if this happened to you? I am learning from this amazing woman that no matter how difficult your situation, you can choose to be positive, confident, and optimistic.
Another lesson that can be learned from Yvette is that you can be more than just positive, confident, and optimistic. She has a website, is proactively doing fund raising and seeking to help women in abusive relationships. She is not just content to have survived. She is seeking to leave a legacy in the world in which we live. I am inspired and uplifted by Yvette.
Final Thoughts on the Yvette Cade Story
There are individuals who live on the earth today that do unspeakable acts of evil and harm. On the flip side, there are amazing individuals with godlike qualities. Yvette Cade is one such individual. I’ve only seen her on the Montell Williams show for a few minutes and read over her website, but I am amazed by her story. Someday I may meet her, but either way, she has touched and enriched my life and I give thanks to her for this.
I highly encourage the visiting of Yvette’s website. Read the inspiring story of Yvette Cade.
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