A Life of Gratitude

Yesterday marked exactly 20 years since I aborted my child.  For almost twenty years I had no idea what the date of the abortion was. I only knew that it was the summer of 1999. Through a series of events and God's amazing ways, I found out 2 months ago that it happened on June 19, 1999. I asked God to allow something special to happen on the anniversary, to honor this child. I prayed and prayed but wasn't sure what to do. God lined up several meetings yesterday. Each of those in regards to the non-profit ministry I have started in Winston-Salem, NC. We're a pro-life ministry devoted to ending abortion, mentoring mothers who choose life, helping post-abortive women find healing, and providing a place for preborn babies to be honored. Amazing things are happening with Not Forgotten Ministries and I am so grateful God has allowed my story to be used in such a way! www.theyarenotforgotten.com  Yesterday's meetings went incredibly well. Big things are coming and

Have you ever considered how incredible it is that we can have been given free access to the God who created the Universe? The same God that formed the heavens and the earth, spoke light into existence, and created every living thing, has opened a way for us to speak directly to him, minute by minute if we desire to. It would be totally understandable for Him to have a list of prerequisites for us to attain before speaking to Him. It might also seem perfectly fine if He never allowed to us to talk to Him at all. After all, He is the omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent God. We are simply one of the things He created. The fact that He wants us to talk to Him and He listens to our every word, should truly blow our minds! ( " Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!" Psalm 116:2) Since our ability to talk with God is one of the most incredible, life-altering gifts He has given us, why don’t we take advantage of it more? And even when

The kids had a wonderful day celebrating their daddy today. I often wonder if they realize how blessed they are to have a daddy that truly enjoys spending time with them and works so hard to give them a wonderful life. They love their dad and appreciate him, but I hope as they grow up, they are able to realize what a gift it is to have such a wonderful dad! After church we went to the mall. The kids had to ride the Merry-go-round with Bryan! This little lady could get him to do anything she wants! Tonight at dinner he fed her and then played the guitar with her. Tyson and Bryan went fishing this evening. They always enjoy this time together.  Today I am grateful for the daddy my children have! Bryan is loving and fun. He takes time to play with them and talk with them. He provides for them and points them to Jesus. Our family is so blessed to have him! I am also thankful that I get to raise our kiddos alongside Bryan. There is no one I'd rather be

Today marks 15 years since Bryan and I said, "I do!"  It doesn't seem like that is possible! Time truly does fly when you're having fun! So much has changed over the past 15 years. God has definitely been at work! When I think about the 21 and 22 year old that became husband and wife on that special day, I can barely recognize them! We look a little different physically...haha...but even more than that, we are such different people. Our priorities, our dreams, our lifestyle, and the way we spend our time look nothing like they used to. We knew God way back then but we weren't really living for Him or allowing Him to lead our lives. We definitely aren't perfect now but choosing to make God the center of our marriage and our family, has changed things for us in the most wonderful of ways! I would have never imagined we would have 4 children, a house in a cul-de-sac, or be a homeschooling family! I wouldn't have guessed that Bryan would have s