A dream

When I was a freshman in college, at the University of Florida, a guy named Clayton King came and spoke  at an FCA meeting. He spoke about "Dreams" and how God places a dream or dreams, within us  that help us determine direction in our lives. It was a little more extensive than that, but that message was pivitol in leading me to where I am now.

At the time I was a psychology major but not completely sure what I wanted to do with it. After I heard this message and it started to penetrate my heart and mind, I began to realized that I did NOT want to be a psychologist, that I had a dream to be a wife and a mama one day.  I remember calling up my dad  and stating those very words. He proceeded to ask me if I had any prospective husbands, and the answer being, "NO." he reminded me that I was where the Lord wanted me and while I was there, continuing to do what I was doing, the Lord WOULD indeed bring those dreams to pass in His timing.  So, I kept plugging away at school, was involved in church and other campus ministries. Looking back, I see how the Lord directed my time and mind toward the dreams He had given me.

Fast forward a while and in comes Philip Kramer. We were both home for Christmas break from the schools we were attending, and to make a relatively short tale shorter, Philip asked me if he could pursue a relationship with me and over the next several weeks and months, the Lord revealed to both of us, that we were  to be married. (There are a bunch of details that I've left out that are exciting and amazing, but I'll share those at a later time. )

Seven months later, to the day, we got married and began what has been an amazing journey. God has been the foundation of our relationship  and He has made all the difference. By bringing two selfish and sinful people together, making them one flesh, and allowing us the great privilege of serving Him, He has revealed His grace to us over and over and I believe has allowed His light to shine though us.

Two months after our first anniversary, we welcomed our firstborn child, Emma Layne.There have been so many astonishing details in the journey that I call marriage and motherhood. Today, more than 11 years since we said, "I will" and 4 kids later, my dream of being a wife and a mother has been more than realized. The Lord placed within me a passion for my family and my home. He has used this empty vessel more than I would have every hoped. 

Where this dream will continue onto, I'm not sure. But the Giver of the Dream is faithful and through  surrender to Him, He will empower this "jar of clay" to proclaim His faithfulness, His love and His grace.

A dream come true!!!

Words to live by:

"In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray for joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on the completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil. 1:4-6