if jesus died for me, im living for him

Being a follower of the lord is an incredible thing. A new meaning to my life. Well, i have always been catholic ever since i was bored but it was the same every week. Get up at 10:00 and go to church. I felt like i had to do it. It wasnt my choice at that point it was my parents. When i started to go to Young Life a whole new door opened i felt loved by everyone around me. I felt a whole different emotion when i decided to go to Rockbridge for a Young Life camp. It was an experience i will never forget. On the last night of this camp i felt something that i never felt before. I felt this new type of love that will never be failing. I gave my life to Christ and i loved it that way. The people that loved me help me get to this point and i felt proud. It was an amazing week after i got back, reading my bible every day and sitting outside just enjoying life. The only thing you need is your faith in the lord and the lord can get you throught everthing. God has a reason for everything and me loving him was absolutely amazing.

A Little Bit Longer

I always think to myself, "why did you choose me god?". I was always confused why did i have to go thought this when know one else did? My life involves needles, shots, tubes and lots of blood. Ever since i was a little girl i always questioned my mom "Why does nobody else have to do what i have to do?" and my mom would always replied back "Its just how life is sometimes, you have to put your life in gods hands and trust in him." I still didn't know what was wrong with my body until one day this word struck me in tears. Diabetes. My mind felt world winded and i didn't know what to say. I was lost with words. My head suddenly felt heavy on my shoulders and my feet felt like they would give any minute. I was diagnosed with diabetes when i was nine months old. I don't have any memory without diabetes. I want to be normal again more than anything.
               Diabetes didn't make my life miserable completely it has actually lead me to bigger and better things.I think to myself now " Why not me? I can make a difference for JDRF and help kids that have it. In the Summer of 2009 i was chosen to go to Washington, D.C. to testify  for more research and tell congressmen that we need the research or we will lose 60% of research. Which wouldn't make it closer to a cure. This was an amazing opportunity because i got to meet a few big stars such as Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings,  and many more. I also got to go into the White House and meet Obama.This even changed my life cause it gave me a new perspective of my disease. I can make a difference for me and everyone else around me. I took a step forward and have been volunteering for many things involving the JDRF. I have talked to the Virginia Congressmen about this disease and we can't stop researching until the cure is found. Living with diabetes has been a challenge but it doesn't slow me down. It is a big part of my life and sometimes I'm glad i have it. A little bit longer, and I will be fine.