It is not easy for me to open myself up to the world.  I am a private person who enjoys being in the background listening to all that is going on around me.  For as long as I can remember my faith has been strong and my concern for others deep. Before I understood faith, I thanked God for the good and for carrying me through the tough times.  Even when I didn’t realize it, my faith has always been my first priority.  I believed without a doubt and yet had very little knowledge regarding Jesus.  I felt God…