my testimony

a testimony is a story.
simple as that.

mine is nothing short.
like i said i'm a long story teller.

my walk of faith didn't pick up speed until 5 years ago.
i grew up knowing God, but not seeking him.
being around Him, but not inviting Him wherever i was.

freshman year of high school hits some kids hard, myself included.
i had just lost a few of my best friends because they chose popularity and "being cool"

looking back i am grateful that i left.
i didn't know how much of a positive change it would be for me.

going into high school with new friends and a small foundation of God under my feet was hard

i was going to church still, but i wasn't a fan of the high school ministry.i didn't feel welcome.

my sisters started going to a small group called Cluster, it was made up of a few girls that met up and talked more in depth about Jesus and how He works in their lives.

i started going with them when i got the news.

the news that changed my life.

after going to the chiropractor, seattle childrens was the next step
then an MRI
then the final whammy

they found a tumor in my spine.
it was putting pressure on my spinal column and even caused scoliosis to develop.

the surgery was scheduled for the next month.

my recovery was expected to last 2-6 weeks. which would lead into winter break so i wouldn't miss a lot of school.

during surgery the tumor was removed, but i got nerve damage in the right side of my lower body.

it was extensive enough for me to loose the ability to walk on my own.

during this trial in my life i was feeling weak

but The Lord works in amazing ways.

i had bible verses on posters all around my hospital room and i was daily being prayed for.

the most special moment happened when i was discharged on Christmas Eve.
one of the greatest gift from God was being able to spend time with family at my grandparents home.

God has worked in my heart ever since that time of my life.
i have been pursuing The Lord and focusing on building a relationship and learning as much as i can on how to live a life for God and with the strength He gave me during that trial in my life.

i have struggled with staying on the right track

we are all imperfect...

but Christ died for us so that we can live our lives glorifying Him in any way we can.

i choose to live for Christ every day of my life.

i challenge everyone to do that.

live a life for God
and see where He takes you.

God is so good and He can truly make a difference in your life if you
let go
and
let God.

love others just as God has loved you..

-Kayl