Everyone has someone in their life that touches their hearts. For me, I have many. Today I gave a hug to one beautiful woman and tears filled my eyes. One of our pastors in our church is moving out of state for her husband to pursue a calling in a different congregation. Pastor Steph has touched me more in the years that I've known her then any Pastor has in my lifetime. When we struggled with infertility, she prayed with me. When we began our adoption journey, she prayed with me and the day we got the call that J was coming home, she called me and prayed with me. I answered the phone (while in the baby section at Bed, Bath & Beyond) and she rejoiced with me. She shouted my name and said "oh my goodness Amanda! We have prayed for this and God has answered our prayers!" We then talked for almost an HOUR (in the baby section of Bed, Bath & Beyond).
She baptized J and in front of the congregation said "oh buddy, we prayed for you" as she kissed his head with tear filled eyes. Today she also kissed his forehead with tear filled eyes. What I love about Steph is how she loves each and every single person in our large congregation. She knows our kids and loves them all like she does her own. I will miss this incredible woman and the love she shows to those around her. Pastor Steph, you have forever left an impression on my heart. My prayer for you is that you touch many more women and children in your new congregation. Thank you for showing the love you have for Jesus to every single person that comes into your life. You are an incredible woman and I'm so blessed to know you.
"For I know the plans for you" says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11
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