I moved to Kelowna in 1981, where I met friends who went to church. I went with them and on one of the youth camp retreats and seeing how they seemed to have it all together and be happy, I went swimming in the pool alone. On Aug.1, 1981,while in the pool, having no idea on how to pray, I said "God, if you are as real as everyone says you are and came make me happy too, please come into my life. I can’t stand feeling like this anymore.”
I thought everything would instantly change, but they didn’t and I was still depressed and angry and sad. It was only when I went to a different church and met my best friend Evelyn and her husband Brent where I could go and talk to and they would pray with me and for me where I started changing slowly.
Over the years I have been able to work through the abuses and forgive those who had hurt me so deeply, causing a real hatred towards men.
God has brought me full circle to where I am now able to share my experiences, without shame and tell others how to get to this point. I am so excited to see where else He wants to take me and what He will do in my life, our lives as a couple.
My most favorite verse and one I used for my wedding 5 1/2 years ago is Jeremiah 29:11-13:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord.
“They are plans for good and not for disaster,
to give you a future and a hope.
In those days when you pray I will listen.
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (NLT)
