SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DAY PARADE and FESTIVAL

About Gisele Peake Russell

Gisele Peake Russell is a native of South Ozone Park, New York. She is a graduate of Hampton Institute (University), Hampton, VA. She and her husband David have been married for thirty-nine years. They currently reside in Hampton, VA. She is the mother of two sons. Gisele (aka Ge-Gee) is a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News, VA, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a life member of the NAACP Hampton Branch, member Hampton Chapter NHAA, Inc. and a member of the Hampton/Newport News Community Service Board. In addition, she is the District Director for Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

My passion since 2015 has been to tell others about my personal journey and miraculous healing. The beginning stages of telling my story were challenging and difficult because of the constant reminder of the pain and suffering that I had to endure. This has been a nine-year project with many pauses along the way. As
important as it was, there were many distractions which ultimately caused delays. But God makes no mistakes and his timing is perfect, so no matter what or when wanted, nothing would manifest until God moved me in the direction of completion.

I hope my story will cause you to think about life and how wonderful it is in good times and in not so good  times. Hopefully, it will increase your certitude towards hope and faith. Let it serve as a reminder that with God, all things are possible.

 

My Favorite Scripture

…Do not be afraid---I will save you. I have called you by name---you are mine.
When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. For I am the Lord your God, the holy God of Israel, who saves you…
Isaiah 43:1-3 (GNT)