I’m a simple girl! I love Jesus and my family. I’m married to a fantastic man (Don) and we have three amazing kids. I live in Indiana and love it. I’m from Florida (yes, I’m a cracker) born and raised. I’ve been in Indiana for the last 10 years. My husband is an ordained Southern Baptist Minister (currently not serving full time) he’s working in the IT world. I work at a public high school where my two youngest are students. I’m a special education tutor. My son, Gavin is a sophomore at Indiana University. He’s pre-med with a dream of going to law school and practicing medical law. Both daughters, Ally (senior) and Gates (soph) love much of the same stuff as me; shopping, eating, entertaining and sleeping in. Starting school has put a crimp on our freedom!

I love to blog. Writing makes me feel incredible. I have a book dream (doesn’t everyone?). I’ve wanted to write a ministry book for years. My focus is the pastor’s wife. I love women’s ministry. I have a passion for women and the God who loves them. I enjoy speaking at retreats, conferences and whatever else God directs my way. I have a bit of a SOCIAL butterfly personality. I like making friends and loving people. I can’t help it, I like seeing people happy. My dream job is to write and speak as a follower of Christ. The older I get, the more I wonder why God has put that desire in me and not opened the door for it to happen. {patience, grasshopper} For such a time as this…

This year, I’ll turn 44. I’m not ashamed or embarrassed about it. I’ve learned to embrace every birthday and celebrate the fact that I was actually here to have one. My goals are big this year. I’m working in a stressful job, so I need lots of grace and patience. I want to be the best tutor I can be (even though, I’m not called to Sp Ed). I want to love my co-workers and students in a fresh and God-like way. My prayer is that I will influence them in a way that honors God and brings him glory. I hope to live as stress-free as I possibly can (last year was a doozy) and to be able to function great as a wife and mom. I was diagnosed in 1997 with Fibromyalgia and have been up and down on the coping end of it. Working in high stress situations seems to be a trigger for flair ups. {see why I need peace?} I cling to Phil. 4:13…. “I CAN do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. Cause, I can!

I just want to make a difference in my world. I want to leave a legacy….

How about you?