Who am I?

Although I should be the chief expert in answering the question, "Who am I?", I find myself wishing that I could google the answer.  But let's start with some general info.

I was born in Ohio, grew up in Knoxville, attended college in Columbia, SC, then ended up back in Knoxville where I currently live.  I am 28 years old…and yes, I do live with my parents…but just for the last month when I moved back home.  It's actually been such a blessing to be able to spend more time with them before I leave for the next year.

God has blessed me with an amazing family…and I discover more everyday how grateful I am for them.  I have 2 sisters, Joyel and Jana, and a younger brother, Jordan.  Both of my sisters have married wonderful men and my younger sister, Jana, had a baby girl a few months ago, who I adore.  My heart breaks to think about all the “firsts” I will miss in her first year of life.

I am wrapping up my job at Christ Covenant, where I have been the youth intern, then youth ministry assistant for the past 3 ½ years.  God has used this ministry to encourage and train me.  I am so grateful for the grace to learn and grow.  I have loved building relationships with students and have learned so much from them as we’ve shared life together.  One of the ways God has taught me most is through the opportunity I have had to teach a girl’s small group for the last several years.  God never ceases to amaze me by His faithfulness to teach me as I attempt to teach others.  I love our small group meetings because I wait in anticipation for God to show up and teach beyond my expectations.

I’ll share more of my story throughout this year as I continue to seek who I really am…who God created me to be.  I hope you’ll be encouraged as you journey with me.  Because, I can honestly say I am weak.  I am fearful.  And I am discontent with my life.  I want you to know this because I fully expect God to do amazing things this year…and when He does, I want Him to receive all the GLORY because He is strong in my weakness.