Hey all, I would really appreciate some prayer...

I was just offered a job at my church here in smalltown, British Columbia, Canada. This is the church I grew up in, and the church that nearly destroyed my faith while tearing itself apart at the seams. Needless to say, it has some not-so-good memories attached to it. But that is in the past, and they have a new pastor who is desperately attempting to inject some life into this small church.

Anyhow, the job seems to be almost entirely self-directed, in a do-what-you-are-called-to-do sort of way. I'm not so hot at the whole self-directed thing. But it does seem like a neat place to grow, and a super-encouraging atmosphere. I'm letting him know on Sunday, so if you could keep me in your prayers, I would really appreciate it. Any advice would be great as well.

I've been learning to slowly accept who I am. I've realized that I am God's creation, and He loves me just as I am. I should only change for myself and for Him. I should try to improve myself, but also keep in mind that perfection is impossible. God is the only perfect one, and He accepts flaws because He created you with flaws. It's been a very long process for me to face myself, and I continue to learn more about myself every day. I am trying to get past my self-hate, and with God's help, I know that I will.

"Doubt can never see GOD, Faith always sees GOD."

a commentary from the Expositors Study Bible pertaining to the entire chapter of Psalms 106

I feel alone. More than ever. There aren't any Christians around me. I have yet to meet a Christian guy who was serious about his faith. And I want that. I'm human... I want to have a boyfriend... I want to meet a guy who loves Jesus as much as I do. Even if it was just to talk and there was nothing romantic about it. To sit face to face with a boy who knew what life was about. To know that there was another like me in the state of Ohio. It's so hard. So, so hard. And I'm afraid. Afraid that I'll get just a little bit too lonely, then settle for a guy who I'm not meant to be with. I'm afraid to make the same mistake twice. Please pray... you have no idea how much I need it right now. 

Thanks.
-Samantha 

Have you been born again?

John 3:3.

I am here in Salt Lake City, and have been spending a lot of time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. My daughter is doing quite well considering what is wrong (as my previous entry did not link well, the condition is called Transposition of the Great Arteries, or TGA). She is no longer on a ventilator, and they are not having to keep her sedated. The hole in her heart that is keeping her alive is remaining open and providing a space for oxygenated and unoxygenated blood to mix.
I am creating a care page at www.carepages.com under the page name JulietSlatosky so that people may see all the updates as they happen. I will probably update each night, and will have pictures as well.

Her surgery is scheduled for Monday, since she is doing quite well for now and they can let some more critical cases go through first. It is incredible to see these amazing doctors and nurses at work, and I cannot imagine doing what they do. We have seen some people coming in and doing well, and others who have had the most tragic circumstances.