A work in progress...

Over the last few months I have been on an incredible journey! The day that I met my beautiful son, Zachariah David, God began to transform my heart in a new and amazing way! I began on a lifelong journey to be a better person when the grace of Jesus poured out over my life in 1999. It was at that time that I wanted to be more like Christ...a better person, a better daughter, a better friend, and soon to be a better wife and eventually a mom. When I married my best friend in 2004, I wanted to do all that I could to be the wife that God had called me to be and had placed in Kevin's life to encourage him and lift him up. I read books, prayed, had multiple conversations, and asked God for wisdom. It was truly my desire to be the very best Kara that I could be.

However, seven months ago when I first held my sweet baby boy, my heart changed once again. I no longer simply desired to be a better person and dedicated follower of Christ, the urge and desire turned into necessity. When I saw Zack, I realized the urgency to be a person that I never had been before. At that moment, I NEEDED (not only wanted) to be full of the fruits of the spirit and never-ending GRACE! My son may draw his opinion and view of the Creator of the Universe based on how I portray Him to be. I will play an essential role in leading him into Christ's great love. WOW!

The weight of this has become very real as I fall deeper in love with Zack as each day passes. God has entrusted me with the greatest gift of all...his precious child. I am blessed beyond measure and vow to give it all that I have so that by the grace of God I can be the very best mom that I can be. Each day I pray for wisdom which brings peace to my heart when I feel like I am facing an overwhelming challenge. The power of Christ is made perfect in my weakness. It is my greatest joy to love Kevin and be his wife, and love Zack and be his mom.

And this is my promise (I will work at it with all my heart...)
*To love unconditionally
*To be joyful always
*To provide a constant peaceful environment
*To have never ending patience
*To bathe my words and actions in kindness
*To be faithful to God and to my family
*To always be gentle with touch and words
*To constantly practice self-control
*To extend to others the never-ending grace that God has extended to me

I am setting out on an incredible journey and I cannot wait to see what God has planned for our future! I am incredibly blessed!!!