Tell about one time in the past 5 years where you took a HUGE Step of Faith in your journey with the Lord. What was the outcome?

There have been several in the last five years. Probably more than in my entire life. Times ten.

But the one that immediately comes to mind is our step out to leave our church. We loved our church family so much. They were a rock when we were with Izzy in the hospital. Our faith and beliefs took a turn after dealing with this situation and after much studying we came to realize our beliefs just didn’t line up with what was taught at our church. We struggled with this decision for so long and tried visiting other churches looking for a fit. It just wasn’t happening. Finally, we visited a church called “Family of Faith.” The name alone appealed to us and what our search was all about. I think the first time we visited that church we knew that it was at least in the range of what we were looking for. After a visit from the Pastor shortly after our visit, we knew we had to make the move. He summed it up when he said, “You’ve already left.” In our hearts we had. Not the friends or the family, just the religion. I still love the church family there and have missed fellowshipping with them. Matt and I look at each other when the message in church is so clear to us and know by that gaze that we are in the right place… and we thank God daily for continuing to guide our journey.

~Sounds ~ Name One~

1. Sound that makes you laugh? other people’s laughter (unless at my expense )

2. Sound that makes you cry? The sound of others crying.

3. Sound that makes you cringe? the trash truck brakes.

4. Sound that makes you relax? silence.

Saturday 9: Children and and Ages of Bloggers

1. Do you worry about your next birthday? no.

2. Have you ever lied about your age in the recent past? If yes why? lied, no.  I’ve joked about being 29 again.

3. Have you ever lied about your age when you were young? If yes why? no.

4. How much older have you been a person that you were romantically involved? huh?

5. How much younger have you been a person that you were romantically involved?

6. Have you ever been consider a sibling, rather than parent of your child? yes! people always thing me & amanda are sisters.

7. If you have had children, did you factor in age when deciding to have a sibling? they came every four years.

8. If you have not had children, are you happy with your choice and/or fate? i have four!

9. Do your siblings have kids? Are you close to them? Their ages?  yes.  lots!