My Salvation

This past weekend we celebrated my oldest daughters 13th birthday. Her actual birthday was in July, but this was back when Cal (the baby) was just getting out of the hospital and we were dealing with all of his stuff. We had our family party, but last weekend was her party with her friends. Yes, we had a house full of girls ranging in age from 13 to 16. Fun times!! Her daddy and I are still recovering this Mon. morn.

I will just start by saying I cannot beleive we have a 13 year old. This is only possible because Hans and I were only 14 when we had her. Ok, not really, but I assure you there were times it felt that way. I was 19 and Hans was 20 and six months into married life we had a precious baby girl. For those of you doing the math, yes we were pregnant when we got married.

Hans and I didn't have a clue as to what we were doing in a marriage let alone raising our first daughter. All I know is that after giving birth to her and getting to hold her in my arms I experienced a love like I'd never known. How is it possible to love someone so much so instantly? Hans and I didn't have a clue, but God did.

I came from a broken home where Jesus was not the focus. Having Kylie was one of the scariest experiences in my life. At the time I had no idea that God was going to use this beautiful baby to introduce me to His unending love for me.

Kylie is my firstborn who was my delivery to Christ's feet. She introduced me to unconditional love. This was the start of a beautiful journey that I would go on with God. You see...God used Kylie for my salvation.

My journey with God continues constantly, even when I am unaware. He continues to use my children, Hans and many others to point me to Him. He is showing me that more than I am here for my children they are here for me.

God thank you for Kylie and the gift that she is in my life. Thank you for the honor it is to get to be her mom. Lord empower me to give to her what she has and continues to give to me.