I was blessed to be born into a Christian family and while going to church and taking part in other church-related activities was a part of my normal life growing up once I went to college I had a negative interaction with a Christian-based athletic group that turned me away from my faith. After I graduated with my undergrad degree I started to feel a pull to find a church that I wanted to attend. Then my mom gave me a new bible for Christmas and I felt a desire to start reading the bible from beginning to end and I am so glad I did. The following year my mom was diagnosed with cancer and I believe that God was preparing me for this incredibly difficult time. Unfortunately my mom did not win her battle but this also led me closer to God and reliance on him.