A few weeks ago, I began to remember some things that I had pushed so far back in my memory.  I know what I am about to tell you, will be somewhat hard for alot of you to believe, but I feel it very important I share this.  As far back as to when Somer was 2 or 3 yrs old, I began to have this knowing revelation that one day, Somer would have seizures.  I never told anyone, not even Gordon, however this was so strong on my mind that when Somer was hit by a drunken driver in her car just a week prior to college beginning, the first thought in my mind was " I wonder if she's had a seizure".  I can not explain this feeling fully however, it was there and not until recently did I even remember it.  All I know is that Somer had never experienced any symptoms of a seizure, ever, and at the time when I would have this thought, I would just dismiss it as an overprotective, worried momma.  I believe God was preparing me even back in those early years.  Was I aware of that?  No, absolutely not.  I guess that is where life gets scarey.  We have to be still at times and listen to God's small voice.  I do know God has reminded me of this to let me know that even long ago, He was still in control.  I still don't understand why Somer, and I probably won't this side of eternity, but I do know that God loves me and He loves Somer.

One of the things that keeps me going is the fact that I know I will see Somer again.  The knowledge of that happened to me on September 17, 1995.  I had always been a good person, taught Sunday school, was kind to others but I never fully surrendered my heart and life to Jesus.  I was a pastor's wife and headed for hell.  On September 17 at 5am I knelt beside the bed and ask Jesus to come into my life and cleanse me from my sins.  And He did!!!!  That makes me want to shout!  Has my life been perfect since that day?  Absolutely not!  However, I know whatever happens in my life, I have a heavenly Father that will always be there to hold my hand through any crisis.  If you have never accepted Jesus into your heart, I ask you to right now.  We will never be good enough to get into heaven, or pretty enough , or know enough friends, but it is Gods' grace(undeserving favor) who sent his son Jesus to die for us so that we can spend eternity with Him!  Wow, what a gift.  If you would like that same assurance of salvation and everlasting life, I will tell you how to get it.  Right now pray this prayer.  Dear God, I know that I am a sinner.  I know that you sent your son Jesus to die on a wooden cross for "me".  I ask you to come into my heart and life, cleanse me.  I want you to be Lord of my life and now I am trusting you for that.  Thank you for coming into my life.  In Jesus name Amen.  If you have just prayed that prayer and truly meant it, welcome to our family!  As Christians we are brothers and sisters in Christ and we are "heaven bound"!  If you need to talk, please email us from this site and let us rejoice with you.

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