I have a long time friend (Aaron Matthews) who is the Senior pastor of a small church in Alma and when I stepped out of Harvest Time and had no direction of where God was taking me I decided to go and check it out. From the moment I walked in the door I felt completely at home. Over the course of a few weeks I have met some of the sweetest most caring people ever. I might add that is probably one of my favorite things about going from a church of 3,000 to a church of like 150 is that you can make great friendships very quickly.
I have officially MADE the Dilbecks adopt me as there own and can't thank them enough for all they have done. They are the most loving, caring and giving family I have met in a long time!!!!! Its one of those relationships that you know is a complete blessing from God and no other way would you find such a great family. :) I love them SOOOO much!!!! :) Todd is the coach of Alma Football team so even though I went to SHS a little piece of my heart is going out to the Airdales! :) And Bobbie she is like the mother I never had! She makes me laugh a lot so obviously thats one reason to love her but she has made me feel like one of her own and I don't think i'd feel so at home without her!!! <3
And Aaron (the Pastor) well this sounds bad but I can't think of him without laughing because he is probably one of the most funny/fun people I have met! Ever! Well we met like I dunno 100 years ago but I guess he wasn't funny then because I don't remember it!!! :) And that takes a lot because I am drawn to funny people. And southern people which he so is because I was listening to one of his messages this morning and wanted to quote on my facebook where he said "The only reason "I'm different is because Christ saved my sorry hide!"....but bc I dunno if hide is spelled that way or Hyde and I tried to look it up both ways and its not even a word with the context he used it in so I had to pass! ha :) But on a serious note he is an AMAZING speaker and has a heart for God and it is so evident in everyone of his messages. If I have learned one thing about Aaron over the last few weeks it is that you will never question weather this man is a christian because you can tell so clearly due to the way he rejoices in his relationship with Christ and puts the needs of others before his own. He follows through on his God-given responsibilities and I am amazed at how he does it all, but he does! Aside from that he is a great, FUNNY person and amazing friend and I'm again so blessed to have him in my life.
I have also met two of the sweetest couples through this church. Chris and Magen Brown!!! Chris is the Worpship leader and character of all Razorback parties and Megen is his sweet, beautiful wife who keeps him back somewhat calm! :) Then there is Eric and Tia who just recently got engaged and who I recently learned lives like 30 ft away from me. (Tia, not eric ha) So yah, four very sweet, loving people that I'm looking forward to spending more time with, getting to know and making some life long friendships with. :)
So yes that is a run down of my new church family! There are so many other people I have met and really love like Herold, the man who promises he's gonna let me ride one of his horses and gives me a hard time if I ever over look him and don't come and talk to him!!!!! :) Ahhh I Just love love love being there. I don't like days that I'm not there or with these people....well I still like everyday but I love days I get to spend time and see these people that make me most happy way more than on days when I don't!!!
Thats my heart right now and what is most important in my life right!! And I thank God everyday for each and every one of these amazing people He has made a part of my life. I pray that God continues to bless them abundantly because of how much they have blessed me by just becoming a part of this awesome journey I call my life! :)
Have a blessed Monday everyone!!!! :) <3 :)
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