This story is a hard one for me to write, but one that I feel compelled to share. And with Sean’s permission, I wanted to dive a little deeper than wedding plans and shiny rings to share a more personal side to who we are and who we are becoming as we prepare to be “one.”

First, I must go back a little before I met Sean to explain my struggle. I had been out of church for about a year altogether. I bought a new house and decided to move to Canton to get a fresh start. During that time, my career took over my life, and I found that if I wasn’t working on a Sunday, that I was trying to catch up on much needed sleep. Before I knew it, a year had gone by and something inside was missing.

During this time, I met Sean, and we began dating. He teases me because I actually tried breaking up with him two weeks after we started seeing each other. I already had my heart shattered by one long-term relationship the year before, and I was really scared of how deeply I cared for him. I knew he was special, and I knew what we had was different than anything I had felt before. Well, least to say, that break-up only lasted about two days, HAHA, and he forgave me and stood by my side as I worked through a broken heart that was healing, so that we could move forward in our relationship. Ok, I digress, so let’s get back on track

So, it was the week before Easter. Sean and I had just gotten back from a Braves game, and I just burst into tears for no reason. He was wondering what in the world was wrong, and I knew I had to share with him about what was really in my heart. I sat him down and told him everything. How I grew up in church, became a Christian when I was 8 years old, was a really good kid through high school, accepted God’s call into ministry when I was 18, went to college and left God at home (as sadly many kids do), and then have struggled ever since to share the same relationship I once had with my Lord and Savior. To my surprise, he looked at me and said, “Jenny, I knew that already.” HAHA… somehow he knew that’s who I was, and although he hadn’t been to church in about seven years, he was willing to go back with me on Easter.

I heard about Northpoint Community Church in Alpharetta. Visiting their 722 worship rally for singles back in college, I was amazed by their music and speakers, and I wanted to give it a chance. So, we headed out on Easter morning not having a single clue what was ahead of us. As we walked in, a little hesitant I might add, we finally found a seat on the very front row. I was like, “OK God, I haven’t been to church in a year, and you sit me on the front row?!” HAHA… kind of funny. Sean and I both left saying, “We have to come back. This is not the average church.” I’m not going to put words into his mouth, but that day, I felt God touch me for the first time in a long time. And I was so excited to find such an awesome church. The music rocks, Andy’s message applies to your every day life, and you leave�understanding what God wants and expects of us.

Well, we joined a group called Starting Point to help us get started and meet some new people. Through this small group, we have met some great friends and really learned about who God is, how much He loves us and what it means to follow Him. Northpoint offers so many awesome things, like MarriedLife Live. Sean and I are going to learn more about how to help your marriage reach its full potential. Aside from “church stuff,” there is an entire IT department needed to support all of their technology (Sean’s speciality), and they are�looking for extra help! I guess sometimes big churches are intimidating, but we have found so many ways to fit in there, and we really feel like its home to us.

So, in a matter of four months or so, we’ve really not only grown as a couple, but we have found a passion for something we both felt like we were looking for… we just didn’t know what it was. We appreciate your encouragement, support and prayers throughout our journey together as we start this exciting new chapter of our lives.