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David and I married at the close of 1988, I’d never imagined married-life for myself. I wasn’t even thinking along those lines. Until… a year prior at a friend\u2019s wedding, it all seemed so lovely and romantic. Hmmm. <\/em>I asked God what He thought and then I prayed telling Him, “If this is something You have for me, You’ll have to orchestrate it. It’s such a huge life decision I could really screw up. I’ll marry whoever You choose, but You have to be obvious and make it clear.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three months went by with words of encouragement from complete<\/em> strangers. Their messages were prophetic<\/em>. It was crazy to hear from them that God had listened to my prayer. Then, just like that, I met His pick <\/em>and we were quickly engaged – married 6 months later. I was now on a new trajectory: from touring and dancing non-stop to\u00a0wondering what to do with myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching ballet covered the next 5 years until it seemed time to have children. When baby #1 came I still managed time for some choreography and rehearsals. Baby #2 cut that out. Then 3, 4 and 5 joined as David started his own business and I got busy homeschooling. The kids were my world morning to bedtime. We were both busy, happy and tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I often thought of the endless hours I’d spent at ballet. All that painful repetition of perfecting steps. I drew on the discipline I’d learned, realizing God knew way back then that I would need it in my future. I tapped into the patience I developed from years of teaching- to homeschool and care for our growing crowd. It was the hardest and most rewarding job I\u2019d ever attempted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, 5 children turned into 6 when we took a teenager into our family. Our crew was now complete… for a while. I see that God is into growing and stretching the gifts and talents He gives.<\/strong> He doesn\u2019t mess around. His plans are bigger. His ways are crazy better. He wastes nothing and uses everything offered to Him. So, I have no regrets in giving Him all that I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I offer less, when the rewards have been so great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ForGlorySake!<\/strong> -Anna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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