I love animals. Dogs in particular. My mom…not so much…so she said I could have a zoo when I grew up. When my daughters and I listed all the animals we’ve had over the years - cats, dogs, bearded dragons, rabbits, horses, sugar gliders, snakes, etc. – I think I did just that. I love cooking shows and could eat Mexican or Cajun food every day of my life. Originally from Louisiana, I think “Black Water” is one of the best songs ever and that harmonicas are vastly underrated. I love the beach but the mountains are just as awe inspiring (I REALLY hate to be cold.) And my girls are my idols.
 
I’m blessed with great friends that I don’t see as much as I’d like because life is too busy, but, busyness is an ongoing fight that I’m determined to win.
I struggle with insecurities in some areas and pride in others. 
I can be a kind person and I can be extremely selfish. 
I guess I could just shorten this whole thing by saying this…I’m human. 
 
I’ve walked through blessed seasons and difficult seasons. I’ve known truth deep in my bones and I’ve quietly questioned it all. But one thing that has never failed is God’s faithfulness and goodness. In the good and in the bad. Through miracles and through pain. And my conclusion is that He is worth it all.

I'm a mother of 3 and “Bobo” to 2 adorable little girls. I was married for 32 years to an amazing man who taught me more about Jesus than anyone.  I was raised by a pastor and always said I’d never marry one. I didn’t. But he became one about 7 years later and we planted a church in the small Texas town where he grew up. God has a sense of humor, y’all.  

I’m trained as a teacher but had the privilege of staying home with my kids and helping pastor a church with my husband for 18 years. He stepped down in 2014 and began a leadership/emotional intelligence consulting company that supported a ministry to leaders in countries that have very little training. Our plan was to integrate my training in the Enneagram with his expertise as we ministered together. Unfortunately, he died very unexpectedly in April of 2021 before that was realized. You can find more about our story on my blog. As heartbreaking as it has been, God has been more than faithful.

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