I was very fortunate to grow up in a Christain home. At the age of 7 a special speaker, Leon Leeds, was preaching at our church. He spoke on a lot of things, but the picture that would not escape my mind was the vivid picture of hell he described troughly. I was terified, I didn't want to go there! He countinued and told the story of Christ. I knew God loved me but it was not as real to me as it was made clear that night. Pastor Leeds spoke from the bible on the love of God, and how Christ made the sacerfice of his life for my sins, making a way of escape from hell.
I quickly went down the isle that night with tears in my eyes and a ture desire for Christ as my savior. Soon after my salvation I was baptized. I can't say that my spiritual life grew in leaps and bounds ( after all I was still seven) or even that I searched for God's will in my life; but, I was a Christain... wasn't that all I had to do? As a couple of years passed we were forced to move on to another church, for unfortunate reasons I now understand. The choice of my parents decision was unclear to me I was leaving my friends and a pastor that I loved and trusted. It turns out that the pastor was not fulfilling his duties, and my parents were right at the time. Still angry at my parents, my acedemics started sliping along with those I sought friendships with. Soon my friends took the place of God, which was not a large space to fill for I gave no room for him, my additude at home quickly turned ugly, and church became a drag. Through my Junior High School ages I wanted not a whole lot to do with God. I ended up in a gang, listening to horrible music, and failing most of my classes.
I figured no one cared about me. I guess it was easier to me to think that no one else was being effected by my actions. I had grown blind to the pain I was causing my family. It was then that a lady from the church( and a family friend) deceided to have a chat with me. She told me that I was going down the wrong path, she knew this because she went down the same one. Unfortunately no one told her the end of this path was destruction, she now had scars that no one could take away or change. God used this women greatly. When I would let no one else near me God put her in my path to break the walls down. The conversation ended in tears of joy, and a new relationship with Christ began. That summer at camp I surrendered my life to full-time Christian service, and promised to God that I would remain pure. Since then, I have slowly grown for Christ. I now take my relationship with Christ seriously. And look forward to serving him with my life!
I hope to make a difference in other peoples lives, and be a witness to my patients and peers as a nurse. However, I remain in question about my college choice.
I enjoy the sport of volleyball very much! It gives me a chance to be active as well as a good time traveling and singing Disney songs in the the van. For about three years I have collected turtles, big and small, anything from candels, to stuffed animals to slippers… I love turtles. In my free time my favorite to do is writing. I mostly write poetry but I am very content with just writing down my thoughts.
I had a lot of help with one of my most embarassing moments, in fact I wasn't even around. It was at the acedemic meet and guy that I had been writing was there. By this time I had become tired of his company and wished to move on, he however had other plans. While I was off practicing my song, he was in the hall with Jesse and others from school. As they were talking it came to Jesse's attention that there was a very dark corner near by. Then Jesse brought it to everyones attention and at that my ex-pen pal made the comment, "I have been looking for a dark corner for Laura all day!". It is safe to say that we no longer spoke after that!
I believe it is safe to say the every teacher I have had here has made a big diference in my life. Mr. La Fleur, you have shown me patients, you have tought me the necessities I will need in my Christian life, and above all you lived the example I needed to see. Mrs. T you may not have succeded in teaching how to be a "lady", but being a Godly-woman you have suceeded. Pastor Ross you tought me that with the grace of God you can change any of your faults, even a bad temper during volleyball games. Mr. Stratton you have shone unbelievible patience and kindness to all of us. Your teaching has shone us not only the size of your brain, but the size of your heart.
Philipians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing,that he which hath begun a new work in you will preform it until the day of Jesus Christ" This is a very reasuring verse because it tells me that I don't have to do anything but let Christ work in my life. Another verse is Romans 8:28. Alothough sometimes it is difficult to understand it is comforting to know that nothing takes God by suprise. The verse says this: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God to them who are called accroding to His purpose."
I don't really have a favorite subject, but my favorite class would have to be Computer. I enjoy the hands on part of all my classes, and computer is all hands on therefore more enjoyable.
I would like to thank just a few people who have stuck with me through it all! Of course I thank my parents having me, without you I... well... wouldn't be here. To my fellow class mates-Amy, Steph, Chris, Jesse, Ben- Thanks for the memories, friendships, and laughs; I will forever remember your friendships. To my best friend/ Sister, thank you for being someone to stuff my face with, then understanding when I just want to watch you do Tae Bo:) To John, Judy, and Francis: You are true friends, and have held my hand through everything...thank you with all my heart! To my very favorite friend-Jeff- You have been my spiritual advisor, my comic releaf, and my place to vent,thanks.
Thank you all!