In Response

Wow! I was not expecting the sort of response I got from my last post - thank you guys so much! Whether it was simply reading it, sending me notes of encouragement, or taking the bold step of sharing your story with me, I am truly grateful for all the things you guys said.

I wanted to take a moment to encourage those whose stories were told as a result of mine. First off, that takes guts, and some of you I don't even know, but God makes incredible connections through the pain we share with one another. I'm glad you took the step to tell me! Each of you got personal responses back, but I wanted to say something in general for those who may have related to my story but didn't share theirs:
                    NEVER DOUBT GOD'S FAITHFULNESS IN SEASONS OF HARDSHIP
Looking back at everything I've been through and the fight I still take up everyday, His faithfulness alone is what has brought me through. I have no doubt that there were many steps I took that from the outside looked like just my decisions and actions, but they were perfectly coordinated by God so that everything worked out for Him to have my story as a way of drawing people close to Him. He will do the same with yours if you let Him!  As always, I am HERE FOR YOU anytime, any place :)

To those who sent encouragement, I will be forever grateful for your support! I have some big things coming up in the next couple semesters (yes, graduation is one of them!) and knowing I have my family of believers behind me makes a world of difference. A year ago I was afraid of saying too much to too many people about all this stuff, but I've come a long way and I know now that the people I truly need in my life will be supportive no matter what life throws at me. I intend to do the same for any of you!

Last but not least, those of you who simply read my testimony - thank you. I pray that it stirred something inside you about the hope and love offered by our Heavenly Father. Please, share my testimony and your own with anyone who you think would find encouragement in it. That's the whole point of my writing it on the web for the world to see!

To all of my readers, you all are amazing! I am blessed that any of you continue to come back to my page! If you have a google account (or want to create one) I'd LOVE to have you follow me! If you have any prayer requests, I would love to have you post them below as a comment on the blog itself so that other readers and I can be praying for you. I also like to hear when our prayers are answered, so share those too!!

In Christ Forevermore,
Kelly