The most amazing people I know......

My husband and I are youth pastors. We love our youth. In fact, I feel like I have 60 children. I cry when they cry, laugh when they laugh and get a little crazy with them sometimes. There are nights when some of them are unable to come and it just doesn't feel right. I am so amazed that God has chosen us to be His ambassadors to these amazing wonders called youth. I can't imagine my life without them. Some days I get discouraged and wonder why God chose me - I'm not near perfect. But I am so thankful. We've also got the most amazing team of mentors around us - can't imagine doing it without them. Each person brings a "flavor" with them that is just, well, them. We've got one guy who is our "gentle father" - he protects and cares for us all so deeply - he is a 2nd father to the girls. One woman who is so sweet & gentle and everyone wants to be around her. One woman who is THE social butterly and is in the middle of every crazy fun conversation, one man who is quiet and gentle and so full of wisdom and strength, one woman who is sooooo encouraging, cute and has the most amazing worshipper's heart, and one who is so a model for all of us in her gentleness, maturity and character. No one else can take their place. This reminds me we all have a destiny. There is only one person in the world like you. Only you can fill what God has called you to do. And I am glad God has called me to these people.....the most amazing people I know. I love you all.

My very own chocolate bar

Chris came home with this today - 5 of them for $1 at Dollorama - they're actually very good too! There's not many people that can say they have a chocolate bar named after them.

Nothing else matters

When my husband and I first got married, we were poor like all married couples. I remember thinking how much I'd like to start off in a nice house, go away on a 2 week honeymoon to Hawaii.....the list goes on. Right then and there I felt God say to me that you can have everything in the world, but if you don't have God, you have nothing. However, if you have God and nothing else, you have everything. Everything starts & ends with Him. My life has been a series of "God Moments" and I can say nothing else is better than a "God moment". Sunsets, little kids laughing, answered prayer, family, friends, His great love for us little humans. Why he chooses to use us despite our weaknesses is amazing. I am so honored to say my best friend is the God of the universe!