That's usually something that shocks people, considering that i am a pretty devout Catholic now. I could go into my entire conversion story, but it takes a few hours to explain and for that reason, only few have heard the entire story. For time being, I'll make it short.
About 4 years ago, I was a freshman in high school and my mom had started forcing me to go to youth group at our local church. One night when I was there, the youth group was showing The Passion Christ film. I really didn't care to watch it, i was more concerned with the snacks that were going to be left over after youth group. But that night, God let me catch a glimpse of something that was the starting point to my conversion. There was a girl sitting on a couch in front of me sobbing while watching the film. I didn't get it. At first, i thought she was crazy to be crying over something like a movie. But that night ended up sparking a curiosity in my heart.
After that, i went on about 2 retreats a year including a mission trip in the summer. I knew God was pursuing my heart- but i didn't want to believe it. I didn't want to be labeled as the "religious girl." As time went on, I couldn't live a life full of empty things anymore. I felt torn between my past and the future that i knew God was calling me to partake in.
Thank goodness God kept pursuing me further... i ended up giving him my heart during adoration on a retreat. I have never felt the presence of Jesus until that night when i opened the door to Him. Since then, He has continually spoiled me with blessings. All of which have helped me to spread His love and to mature into the young woman that I am today.
I am not saying it was easy, i changed my group of friends, i changed the way i dressed/the way i carried myself, and i had to try to explain to people WHY i changed the way that i did. Changing was probably the most difficult thing i have ever done in my life.
The picture below is me pre-conversion and me post- conversion.
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Anyways,
Hi. My name is Nicole- but everyone calls me Coco. I am a freshman nursing student at my dream school. My life has been flipped upside down by a God that loves me more than life itself. I love flowers, glitter, and dancing. But i promise I am not a stereotypical girl, nor will i ever be. I may be the biggest goofball you will ever meet, and I'm totally okay with that.
This blog is basically a view into my life. Not a lot of people understand my beliefs, my love for the Catholic faith, my journey, my daily trials, or why i have such strange stories to tell- so i decided to start writing them out for people to read. I hope to not only make you laugh until you pee your pants- but to also inspire you.
So welcome. Welcome to My Cup of Coco.
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