part sweet, part salty, a little bit of sunshine, and just enough hurricane to keep things interesting. Think of me as the big sister you’ve always wished for, the one who’s been through it all and is here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life with a whole lot of love and laughter.
Mornings start with a cozy cup of hot tea with French vanilla cream (because, priorities!). On cloudy days, you’ll find me surrounded by my favorite candles, soaking in all the cozy vibes. I’m gluten-free by necessity, but I keep things fun with Coke Zero—plus a splash of regular Coke, because why not?
I’m also the proud mom of a Golden Retriever named Spock (yes, I’m a total Star Trek and Star Wars fan). And then there are the bunnies—Reeses and Twix—who hopped into our lives thanks to my youngest son, Levi. My home is a joyful, sometimes chaotic, mix of three biological kiddos, one adopted child, and six wonderful stepchildren. In September 2023, I married Gary, who my kids say is the calm to my storm, the ice to my fire—and I say he’s my best “yes” ever.
Jesus and I? We’ve been through some stuff together. I spent 23 years in a marriage that hung on about ten years too long, leading to some pretty dark days. Trauma, betrayal, and mental health struggles? Been there. I’ve navigated life as a married single mom, faced the heartbreak of losing custody of my daughter, battled cancer, and learned to live with an autoimmune disease. But through it all, I found love again, remarried, and created a beautiful, blended family that I wouldn’t trade for the world.
Here’s one thing I know for sure: God loves you, and His love is bigger and brighter than anything life throws your way. Maybe you’ve heard it before, but my hope is that as we walk this journey together, you’ll truly feel how deep, wide, and immeasurable His love is for you.
