New Life and New Beginnings!

Wow, so much has happened since my last post, and for some reason it went back to my dashboard, so I have restored it, but it does have the April 29th date upon it, but it is from the weekend of April 3rd.
Okay, where to start....

Easter Sunday 2009 will live FOREVER in my memory as the best Easter ever! Savannah was baptized in the Yadkin River, and it was beautiful. Almost the entire church was in attendance. It was a warm sunny day, the water was very muddy, the background was perfect... Pastor Chuck took her in the water, spoke of how they had already discussed the meaning of Baptism, and her desire to do so. He then, dipped my baby girl into the river, then drew out of it a Savannah with new life, a new beginning. She had her time with God and has since been changed. "Nothing can wash away my sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus!!!" The church members began singing the most beautiful hymns, and clapping and praying, Pastor Brandon prayed over us and we were flooded by warm hugs and I love you's.... The acceptance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is an unmatched feeling like none felt before. To be made whole in His name, that is what life is about!

I always know that when asking for something, to ask in His name and you will receive. I also know that when I need guidance and comfort, I look to the Word of God. It says in Matthew 6:33- "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.": this verse has given me strength over the last few years... And I tell you this, no matter who comes into our lives that we love and care about, we are to always seek God's love first. His love is the greatest gift we have been given and there is none above it, and it is with pure humility that I give thanks to the one that loved me so much, that He died for my sins, so that I could live eternally with the first love of my life.. my God in Heaven. And it is by His grace that He has sent me the one that I know He intended for me to be with. Thank you God, for all the trials that you have given to me in my life, for they have led me here, to your love .... To you, all the honor, glory and praise. I will honor you!