By Amy Potter

I am 15 years old, and here is my testimony of how God has touched my life.

I lived with my aunt and uncle until I was about nine years old, because my mom already had two kids from other marriages. When she found out she was pregnant with me, Mom was just going to abort me. My aunt said, “No way,” and let me live with her. You would think that things would be fine from there, but they were really bad.

As a kid, especially those trying teenage years, the only thing you want is the opportunity to make your own choices, even if it means making mistakes. You scream and holler that it should be your decision on how you live your life; it’s your life after all. However, it’s not until you’re given the chance to make your own decisions that you realize how absolutely insane it is to WANT such a responsibility. I, myself, didn’t even realize just how crazy it really was, until I was suddenly forced into that position.

Like many others now in this truth, I wasn’t raised in a church.  And, though my parents had been members of traditional churches in the past and my father’s family was active in the church they belonged to, as children we seldom attended.  I suppose you would call us C & E Christians; we were Christians because we went on Christmas and Easter, and, after all, we were Americans for cryin’ out loud!

Looking out of the glassed-in conference room, you see a fabulous view of the historic architecture lining the Milwaukee River.  At any given time, medical authorities sought the world over for their expertise can be seen chatting with attorneys as they review films and cases, giving expert opinions which may well be published in national periodicals.  The marble countertop of the reception area is set off by the mahogany secretarial stations and the modern artwork lacing the walls.  Professional orderliness is the rule of the day; courtesies are commonly exchanged.  This is the atmosphere where millionaires feel comfortable, daily.  This is the atmosphere where business litigation and medical malpractice defense teams flourish.

“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22: 41-42).