In November 2008 I became a Christian with no preconceived notions other than wanting to raise my children being involved in a church. This was something that I did not have growing up I think I had always been yearning for. My mother's side of the family was Catholic and my father's side was Lutheran. I had about two years of church classes to become a member of the Catholic church that my mom was a member of. Nothing before that and nothing after until last year. I was definitely one of the lost and a huge unbeliever. I look back and thank God each day that he was able to turn my heart and bring me to him. I also thank God everyday for my wonderful husband who I lovingly call my "spiritual guide". He makes me a better person and keeps me on the right path. He is patient, kind, and loving. He means more than anything to me and I am blessed to have him in my life.
I finally, truly was able to hear the Good News and give my life up to serve God alone. I was baptized with my husband, Jared, and have finally found peace and acceptance. Although it has been a tough road, with many tough decisions needing to be made I would not change this past several months for anything in the world. I am excited to go to church each week and be able to talk to the amazing friends we've made there. Our children genuinely love to go and learn. It makes me cry when I see my son knowing more of the bible stories than I do and telling me them because I am just so thankful he is able to have that opportunity to learn this all at such a young age.
We are committed to raising our children in a loving, Christian home that recognizes God above all else. I know that they ultimately will need to make their own decision one day but hope that we can give them a strong foundation to build genuinely good, kind, and faithful young adults.
I am excited to be starting a wonderful, new life with the people I love the most in this whole world. I know that we will always have difficult times but I pray that our strength will only grow with each day we live and breath. I also pray that maybe this blog can give some encouragement to anyone going through some of the struggles I have on my path to becoming a faithful servant of God.
