Mary's Story

I think God became real to me when I had Laura. When she was born I was just amazed, really, and so full of something, like I could burst sometimes. You know, where did she come from, this little, perfect thing? I used to look at her, in the night, when I was feeding her; I felt close to something bigger. I didn't know then it was God.

That faded away a bit, but I did want her christened. The vicar was nice really and we had the service. It all went well. Then, at the end he said prayers for her, not out of a book but like it really mattered to him, you know, and that's when I started to pray as well. I just said little prayers, when I wanted to. It really helped.

I started going to the toddlers club with Laura, and that's where I met Rachel, and she's been great. She's a real friend; she's helped me get into being a Christian. It was last year, when Laura was three, they were asking if anyone wanted to get confirmed, and I just thought, "Yes". I don't know what it was. God might have been nudging me. But I just thought "I want to belong". The only thing I can describe it like is when Stephen and I had been going out for ages and it suddenly came to me, "I want to get married". That's what it was like. I didn't understand everything that we were told in the confirmation group, but Rachel helped me with it. At the actual confirmation I was very nervous and everything, but it was very special. It's hard to say why, but I just felt peaceful - settled.

It has changed my life, only in little ways, but Stephen says I'm different. Every week I look forward to communion and everyone. It really keeps me going.

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Think about the things that are true and honourable and right and
pure and beautiful and respected…And the God who gives peace will be with you.
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9