I am writing this for Isabelle because she is asleep right now. I may have her come back and give her testimony at a later date. She asked Jesus into her heart at the beginning of the summer. Tim and I weren't sure if she was ready/serious about her decision because she refused to go forward and be baptized. Isabelle is extremely reserved and to walk in front of the church really intimidated her. We talked to her about obedience and letting others know about her decision but she did not waiver. Every invitation at church I prayed and prayed that God would give her strength. Well about six weeks ago she took off down the aisle! I had told her I would go with her but she had to make the first move. She grabbed my hand and off we went. She walked right up to the deacon waiting and said " I need to be baptized". Isn't God faithful! He has promised that if we follow him he will lead. This has been a good lesson for Tim and I as parents. Sometimes we think it would be easier if we could just decide a few things for our kids. That is where we mess up. They are God's and he has already made the decisions for them. I guess we are just along for the ride. Let me tell you this was a good ride. She was the first to be baptized in our new remodeled auditorium. I was never prouder of her!
