Hello my name is Natalie. I’m from the great state of Colorado. I’ve lived there most of my life, 6 of my childhood years were spent in Massachusetts. I enjoy the mountains but must say that I LOVE any time I can have on a beach! I have caring, supportive parents, whom I owe much of my spiritual growth to and great siblings: a younger brother Jesse (19) and sister Laura (22). They mean so much to me and I brag about them all the time!
If I was to say what I like doing best I would definitely choose hanging out with people. Being with friends is the best thing in the world to me! Along with that I like camping, hiking, climbing, soccer, ultimate and really anything outdoors. I love a good cup of iced coffee and doing silly things that make others laugh!
I never wanted to leave the US when I was younger but God changed my heart. After going on the World Race I would say that traveling the world and living in different cultures is something I love and hope I can always do. The 11 months I spent serving alongside missionaries all over the world changed my life. It helped me to put life in perspective. Experiencing the hospitality of believers and their love for God is something I’ll never forget.
I’ve recently arrived home from living in Spain for six months attending G42 leadership Academy. The time there helped me to grow in ways I never thought possible. Through classes and living in a great community I grew in confidence and boldness in who I am and how God sees me. I believe I emerged from there with new purpose in life. I hope that all my life I can work towards the goal of seeing God’s kingdom come to this earth and help people to find their identities in our creator through Jesus.
