We met Amber when we were living in a missionary apartment in the lower level of my parents church. (Lower level sound so much nicer than saying we lived in a church basement.) We were on pre-field ministry with a fine mission agency and looking forward to serving the Lord as church planters in Australia. My husband had already pastored here in the U.S. for more than 24 years and we were proud parents to eleven great kids ranging in age from 4-26.
Our third son and fourth child Joshua brought Amber to our home so we could meet this young lady that had become so special to him in the last few weeks. When we met her we quickly realised some of charms that had drawn Joshua to her and we all were taken with her sweet little girl with the silky black hair and dark eyes.
Amber's little girl Kassidy was not yet two when we met her but such a little doll. She was so cleaver. She could already say simple sentences and was very loving. One thing that both Amber and her little Kassidy had in common was a huge smile and and infectious laugh.
Well, Amber and Kassidy are now a part of our family. Josh and Amber were married a year ago last November, but what is even better is that just a week ago Amber trusted Christ as her Saviour and became part of a bigger family, the family of God.
Praise the Lord for all he has done!