Fran's Testimony

  I have been blind since birth. As a little child, I grew up in the Catholic faith. I went to Mass and even walked in the May procession. I have always felt close to God, but did not really know Him. At 23, I heard the story of Salvation and how Jesus died for me on the Cross. The story of Jesus sacrifice for me became personal. I wanted Jesus to be my Savior. I accepted Christ after my roommate Charlene, ( a good Baptist) led me to the Truth.. My  journey didn't stop there, I began learning more and more about His Word, How I fit into His plan for me. I kept seeking Him, going to Bible churches, was baptized in a Church of Christ in California . I married, had 3 sons, was raising a family when circumstances led me through a harrowing but wonderful journey. As a result, I enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary at age 40, became a single mom shortly after. My husband didn't want to accompany me on this journey. During my years at seminary, I drew closer to the Lord in studying His!
 
  Word and evangelical doctrine. But really I fell in love with Jesus and His Word. I hungered after His Word and knowing Him. I have been out of school ten+ years and have begun a new chapter in my walk with Jesus. I was introduced to the Holy Spirit by several friends. I was re-baptized in Jesus Name, and now attend a church in Dallas where I am learning to worship Him in a whole new way. God has blessed me all my life, he has blessed me with good friends, fulfilling work, family that I love. Most of all He has blessed me with Our close relationship which I hope to never take for granted. My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord,...." I desire only to continue to wait upon the Lord, serve Him where He wants me to. I don't think I make any real impact on people, because ultimately, I'm not demonstrative. Pretty shy. But I want Jesus to shine through and make whatever impact on lives that He leads me to.