For a long time I thought I knew who I was. I thought I could define
myself by my family, my friends, my job, my education and preferences.
I thought all of these things about me were pretty impressive and I
thought these things were solid and dependable and really formed my
character. But I was wrong. Those are the minor details. God has really
begun to change my heart on the basic concept of who I think I am
because He just keeps demanding that I define myself based on Him. He
keeps pushing everything else aside until He is the only thing left. I
am learning more about who I am by finding out who He is and it is
terrifying but thrilling.
World Race was such a valuable experience because God asked
me to step outside of myself more than I ever had before. The Lord brought gifts and talents out of me that I didn’t know where there and my strengths and weaknesses became apparent as I came alive in a community of people that pushed me and wanted the best for me. I now look at my life as an opportunity to live the Gospel daily. I can truly say that I have tasted and seen God’s presence and faithfulness.
As for those details…
I currently live in Port Huron, Michigan and work for the World Race full time in Logistics and Development meaning I help train our missionaries in the practicalities necessary for leading a group of 50 people around the world and I cultivate partnerships with international missionaries to host our teams.
I am 26 years old and I may not live there but my home will always be on a farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. My
family breeds and raises Hanoverian horses and I’ve been riding horses
as long as I’ve been walking. My horse Gusto even went to college with
me. (Unfortunately, he he did not receive a degree). I have an amazing
family. My parents have been married for 34 years and are still
hopelessly in love. I have two brothers, one older and one younger. I
love animals and the outdoors. I love to spend time training young
horses and doing barn work. I love to paint, read, travel and cook, but
I rarely follow recipes. My friends keep me grounded, hold me
accountable and help me grow. I’ve been blessed with Godly women in my
life that display the splendors of the Kingdom to me on a daily basis.
I believe that puns are the pinnacle of humor and pepper my speech with
movie quotes.
