I grew up in a Christian home. My parents and family were very loving. I didn’t always feel it or realize it, especially in my later years. I felt a lot of resentment towards my dad. That caused me to think of God in the same way. I disobeyed and rebelled, by turning to relationships with other men instead of God. I remember asking Jesus into my heart at the age of 9. I was at Timberlake Ranch Camp near Central City. I’ve also been baptized before. I did things in my life thinking I was following the Lord. The problem I found is this: my whole life I would fall away from the Lord way too easily. I would do good for awhile, then in a blink of an eye, I would be back to doing the worldly things. I lost the trust of my family and many others around me. It wasn’t until the sixth of July that I realized my life was just an act. I was talking the talk but not walking the walk. I went thru the motions of baptism, becoming a member of a church, and proclaiming to being a Christian. That all changed when the Holy Spirit worked in my heart. I wanted my relationship with God to be real. NOW IT IS! I feel bad about deceiving and hurting so many people. I know the Lord has forgiven me and I pray everyone else will be able to do the same. I now can say with confidence that I am a Child of the King. I am at the mission going thru the New Life Program. I’m really trying to follow the Lord’s lead for my life. I have a long way to go yet, but I do know that the Lord will be here to help me make it thru. I also know that I can do it with help from family and wonderful friends like you. Thank you so much for your prayers and being here for me. Tammy Thompson