I went to three other parishes, but I really felt comfortable at St. Lawrence. I went to one liturgy and I felt that's where I belonged. My daughter was little at the time and she also felt at home there. There was so much warmth and comfort. It was a very welcoming community.

It was a leap of faith for me. I decided to leave my job and find out how I could become more involved. I started talking to my family and to spiritual directors and they all encouraged me. The calling was definitely there.

As I volunteered more and more, I realized that I liked that more. That's where my heart went out. I spent a lot of time volunteering and being involved with the church.

I was happy where I was. I liked what I was doing. It was my life.

Faith has always been a part of my life. I just never knew where it was going to lead me. I've always said that God draws straight with crooked lines. When I look back, I am glad I followed the straight line. Everything I learned in the business world has been a life experience. It's helped me become who I am and it really helped the calling.

We have a lot of fun as well as learn. With the children, you have to include fun for them.