I'm not who I was~ Brandon Heath

Some people call me Laurie. Others may call me Laurence. Some others call me Lauretta. This is only the beginning. No, I don't have multiple personalities... I hope! I have so many nicknames! I can't even count them on one hand. I'm not exactly sure how I got these nicknames but I kind of like them. I rather enjoy being called a different name than the one that my parental units picked out for me. I don't dislike Laurie. Oh, no. It's a wonderful and beautiful name. I'm glad to have it but it's special when someone renames me. The first time I was called Laurence was a few years ago and it stuck. This nickname has led to many more. Loraly, Lauretta, Dorcus (which is a real name in the bible!), Laurence from Florence, Laurenceka, Raurie. These are only a few of the names I have but I'm not the only one with a different name.

Saul became Paul. Christ had changed this man who hunted down christians and murdered them. Christ confronted Saul when he was on his way to Damascus chasing down some christians. Saul was a changed man who later wrote many books of the New Testament. He became on fire and crazy about the love of Christ. He became Paul. I hope that I have changed enough to deserve a new name like Laurence. I know that I have changed since I've let Christ be my number 1 man. I really hope the old Laurie that people knew way back when is dead. She was pretty awful. I could go on and on about that but there is no point in dwelling in the past. I have repented of my lifestyle. I hope to become more and more like Christ. Little less Laurie, a little more Laurence. That is why I love getting nicknames. A new person deserves a new name, right? Only logical.

As Laurence I hope to continue to walk by faith with Christ until I'm very old. Then I intend to walk with Jesus in Heaven and perhaps a swing dance will be called for. Until then, I will write about my life with Jesus as Laurence.