I grew up in Seguin, TX (Home of the World’s Largest Pecan), but went to middle and high school in San Antonio (Go Spurs Go). I have 2 younger sisters, and we are all about 2 years apart. When I was nine I accepted Christ as my personal Savior at TBarM Sports Camp in New Braunfels, TX.
Throughout middle and high school I got involved in many activities, mainly sports. I played everything I could…volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, and track at some point during these years. When it came time to choose colleges, sports played a major part in the decision. I chose to Rhodes College in Memphis, TN and played volleyball all four years and basketball my freshman year. I graduated from Rhodes in May 2003 with a Biochem degree.
After graduating, I went against all my professors’ advice to pursue a profitable career in the Biochemistry industry and went back to work at the same camp where I had accepted Christ, TBarM. Here God led me to TBarM’s year long discipleship program called the Timothy Team. Through this program I was blessed to experience mission trips to Nigeria, Brazil, Panama, and Peru. God opened my eyes and heart to the world of missions, and ever since my heart has been in the mission field.
After Tim Team, I decided to stay in New Braunfels and sought out several mission options, tried my hand at getting teacher certified, babysat, tutored, and was the random job queen. In the midst of serving on the leadership staff for one more summer at TBarM, I came across the World Race Application! I was so excited because my roommate and I were about to apply for the Amazing Race…but I realized this was way better!!! God worked out everything and has been faithful in directing me to live a year totally dedicated to His service! I am so excited what He has in store!
Here are a few other things about me. I am competitive and just love competition, games, and sports. I’m usually pretty shy at first until I get to know people or feel comfortable with them. I love laughing and having fun. I really enjoy people who just love life and can make me laugh. I also love randomness and surprises in my life. My biggest fear is public speaking. The World Race interests me because I feel it is everything I love…competition, foreign countries, and missions! I love learning more about God and His love. I want for Him to use me completely for His glory!!!
