A simple introduction

Welcome! Let me tell you a little about myself :)

My name is April.  I grew up in a really exciting, crazy, fun, safe family.  I have 11 brothers and sisters (yes, I said 11).  We had so much fun playing outside, making up games, and finding ways to support each other (although it did include a lot of yelling...like I said, there are 12 of us).  Today I have 21 nieces and nephews...and counting!  They are the most beautiful people I know.  Each of them have a wonderful story, some include a lot of pain, but all of them smile and show how life can be so much fun when you live as a child.  My nieces and nephews are some of my heroes and have given me so much support.

I graduated College in 2003, and have made friends with some of the truest friends ever to exist.  They show me that a friend's love is multi-faceted...and must be unconditional.  They have been my back bone and support system during many difficult times.

I have 2 amazing jobs where I get to share my love for the Lord and His Church with many people.

Some other things to know about me...

• I am one of the most extraverted people…but also one of the shyest
• I love competition…but it doesn’t bother me if I win or lose
• I LOVE cleaning and it relaxes me…but in the last 5 years I haven’t been able to do much
• I love “killing” movies (action) but also chick-flicks

This is just a tiny introduction to the person I am.  In the last month I have been trying to find a way to put myself in the position of growth...of my mind, body, and spirit.  And that is how I began my prayer process that has led me to where I am with this blog.

The Great Challenge:

God has challenged me this Lent.  He is challenging me to think differently about how I am to be His ambassador.  He is challenging me to open myself up and become vulnerable.  This blog is my Great Challenge to do acts of prayer and alms giving…

We all have stories to share, and although mine can be compared to a crazy roller coaster, I feel called to share a little of it. Fortunately, I’m not going to just write about my life. I LOVE Scripture! So, this blog will be a reflection on different Bible passages each day. It will definitely include sharing part of my heart and life with you (yikes!).  I may not get to it each day, but that is my goal. 

Every day we should find a way for Scripture to change our lives. God has placed it on my heart to become vulnerable (and trust in His timing and promptings), and share my reflections through this media. My biggest hope is that as you are reading these reflections, your heart will be challenged to look at how the passage can change your life, and give you the encouragement to take a step in faith and hope!