NOT just another St. Patricks day

The story starts 23 years ago today. I was living with my aunt and uncle because of trouble at home (that's another story). My uncle had called the pastor of there church to see of there was someone who could talk with me. Pastor Ken had a lady by the name of Irene call me and she took me out to dinner and she just shared with me where she had come from. She had a childhood real close to mine. After we got done with dinner we went back to my aunt and uncles and we went to my room to contuine talking. She was sharing about how Jesus had changed her life and that He could change mine if I was willing to repent and accept Him into my life. It was about 1 a.m. and I repented and ask Him into my heart and my heart and my life as never been the same. It took me awhile and alot of people helping me along the way to get my to where I am now.
I came back to Cleveland back in 1999 and found out that Irene had gone home to be with the Lord. I was upset that I couldn't thank her for being a friend. There are alot of people over the past 23 years that I need to thank for where I am. My aunt Rhonda & Uncle John, Pastor Ken, Irene, Danielle, Chelley and Laura, just to name a few.
St. Patrick's day is my special day. I take time to thank God for saving me.