I love our church

This post could be alternately titled: "You never know how one decision will affect so many other things in life."

I can't help but think back to 4-1/2 years ago when Robert was finishing up his sixth grade year.  He decided he wanted to switch schools and come to school with his dad.  Because of that, we learned how fabulous the schools really were here and while we weren't unhappy with our old district, this district was far more amazing.  Once we found out how fabulous, we decided all the kids needed to be attending here and we moved.

Because we moved, it was an opportunity to find a church for our family.  My husband was willing to look outside the Catholic denomination so that we could all feel comfortable and attend church together.  We were so amazingly blessed to find our Lutheran church which has been such a fabulous fit for our family.

Because we found this church, two great things happened.  First, I was baptized and am able to participate as a full member.  That means so very much to me.  Secondly, I was able to have my part-time job there that works absolutely fabulously for us as a family.  It provides just a little bit of extra income, and even though it is year-round, it doesn't get in the way of our care-free summers.  It's been such a blessing.

Yesterday was one of the most fun things about attending our church.  It was the Christmas program put on by the youth of the church.  It is primarily for the younger members, but the include anyone up through high school who wishes to participate.  Thomas was the acolyte, and Catherine was an usher.  Robert did a reading and was also an usher.  Andrew was in charge of assisting with the ushers and greeters, and I was helping out with costumes.  I love that we know so many of the families, and it just truly fills my heart with joy that we are where we are supposed to be!