I grew up in a Christian home going to church since I was a baby.  I heard the gospel all the time and I knew about Jesus, but I never truly understood what it meant to have a saving relationship with Jesus.  My high school years were a very difficult time in my life.  I felt unloved, unimportant, and rejected.  This led me to make unwise decisions that left only shame and guilt.  During the summer after my senior year in high school I attended a special church service.   I understood for the first time what it meant to turn from my sin and ask Jesus to be my Savior.   He took away the shame and guilt of my sin and replaced it with His love and forgiveness. God has answered many prayers in my life.  Such as, allowing me to meet the most wonderful man, my husband Michael.  And He also guided us to serve Him in full time ministry.  However, it was in May of 1999  when I was pregnant with triplets that I have learned the most about following Christ.  Five months into my pregnancy two of our children, Carson and Meredith, unexpectedly passed away.  Six weeks later the third baby, Parker, was born weighing 1lb 5oz , 25 weeks gestation.  After 4 1/2 months in the NICU I was finally able to take Parker home. The grief and pain of my children dying and watching Parker suffer through horrible sickness and pain is indescribable.  Because of my relationship with Jesus I have joy, peace, and unexplainable comfort even though there has been much pain and suffering.  Because of my relationship with Him, His word is real to me and provides me with strength and hope.  I also have the hope that one day I know I will see Meredith and Carson in Heaven.

Becky Ray

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