Believing That You Can
home with family. Seeing what Mom is going through has
made our relationship much stronger. On some days, I want
to cry and feel like giving up. Then there are days when we
have good laughs!
Then there’s my marriage ministry. Because of my
divorces and the pain they caused me, I turned to God in
prayer. It was in prayer that I learned from God that I was
to start a marriage ministry. I believe we all should follow
God’s will to the best of our ability. I always desired to be
a good wife, but like everyone, I made mistakes. I’ve
learned from those mistakes and want to share my
knowledge with others who are divorced, or married but
having difficulties with their marriages. These ministries
often challenge me. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, but my
faith sustains me. With God there is always hope. God
loves and guides me no matter what I face. Every sunrise
brings renewed hope and joy.
Kay Johnson is a student at Northeast Polk Literacy Council.
America Has Changed My Life
When I was in my country I never imagined that one
day I would leave and go to another country, but that is
what happened. One day my dad asked me if I wanted to go
to the United States to live with him. I was happy and sad
because I had lived with my mother for eighteen years. I
cried a lot because I knew that I was going to leave my
sisters and my brothers but especially my mom. She’s the
only one who took care of me since I was born. When I
came to the United States my life changed completely. Even
now, though I’m not working, I’m still happy with my life. I
am in school and I’m working on my goals to pass my GED
and go to college. I remember when I was in my country my
mom always told me how important school was and to
always try my hardest. She encouraged me to not only be a
good student, but a good person too. I am trying to do both
of these things. I love America because when I left my
country things were difficult. Living with my dad, I am able
to go to school and fulfill my goals. America is the best
country for me.