About 3 mos after Ri was born, we went to a couple more churches to see if we could find one that fit us.
Again ones that were just too much or not enough. One day as we sat out on our neighbors stoop (if you havent figured it out we spend some time out there. We love most of our neighbors, like the rest). We got into a convo with Erick and Nikki M. They told us how much they love their church and how we should come to visit.
Shane and I talked about it. We thought why not, if they like it....maybe we would. We are similar after all in a lot of ways. So we went to Olathe Christian Church the following Sunday. We were blown away by the differences. Other churches we were not even noticed. The first person we meet was a greeter, I know her face cant think of her name. She was very nice and handed us the welcome kit. The second one threw me for a loop!
Ken J. know some of you reading this will know who I am talking about. Ken came up and gave me the biggest hug I have had in my adult life that was not from my husband. At first it scared the ever living poop outta me. And then the feeling changed....I wasnt scared any more....it felt like we belonged. From this day forward I dont think I have missed one hug from Ken. If I see him I get a hug! And I love it!
So we walked and everyone welcomed us. Saying Hi or welcome to the church. Asking us questions...which kind of threw us because we were not divulging our private life that much. We met Erick's parents and got along with them swimmingly. We still sit with them if there is room....we are kind of like extended kids.
Then the sermons happened. I don't remember what exactly it was about....but it touched me. Nah it hit my like a 2X4. It made sense that we were here. The word that was being taught that day seemed to be directed solely at us. There have been a lot of sermons like this. One that I sit there and cry in the pew feeling blessed and loved by my God.
After the next few months we went to special happenings at church every Sunday...Wait...what did I just say yep every Sunday we were there. From the person that thought Sundays were 1 of the 2 days that were meant to sleep in. We decided it was time, we talked to the pastor. Very nice guy! Very down to earth, makes you feel comfortable. Had a talk went to the Higher Learning class....we sat in with the Women's Ministry, I got to meet some of the most wonderful women that first day class.
Then one day we stood in front of our family (well Shane's) and some church members including some of the Women's Ministry and declared Jesus Christ as our Savior. We were then baptized together, first me then Shane. It was the best thing we have done together!
From then on we have meet some AWESOME people...and we are still meeting them. I have meet other women that are past the season I am in that I look to for advice and admiration. There are other women that are in the same season of life that I look to for the same. Then there are other that I hope that I can be there for advice.
I can say all the women I have meet at Olathe Christian Church have touched me one way or another.
From being single mothers that are making it work to the mother of 4 that adopted another that had heath issues I admire their strength. To the mothers that could not have babies and adopted to the ones that had preemies I admire their faith and love. Now those are just to list 4, if you do not see a comparison that suits you do not doubt you have not touched my life! You have, I just dont want this post to be 100 pages long. I love you and cherish you all!
PS this is not meaning to not talk about the other men at OCC. You all have a special place in my heart too....it would just be another 100 pages....
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