Well, hi! Somehow you’ve stumbled upon my tiny little corner of the internet, and I am just tickled that you are here! Step inside, look around. I’ll make you some tea so you’ll have something to do with your hands while I make you listen to me talk about myself! In all seriousness, though, the idea that someone is taking time to read a little blurb I wrote about myself on the great wide web is humbling. Thank you for stopping by. I really would make you some tea, if you were here.
My name is Elizabeth Erin Boresi. My last name rhymes with “crazy.” It suits. I am named after two characters on a pretty bad 80s t.v. show. Even though my first name is “Elizabeth,” no one calls me that. See, for one reason or another, my mom decided that she was going to name me one thing, and call me another. Just to keep things simple, I am what I like to call a “middle-namer.” So, to recap: You can call me Erin. Just don’t call me late for dinner!
I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and to me, there’s no place better! Seriously. Iowa is the nicest. I didn’t know my father, and was brought up by my mom and my grandmother, and I have a little brother who is eight years younger than me. I didn’t grow up in the church. In fact, I didn’t experience Jesus until I was 16 years old. I had lost my mom to cancer the year before, and my grandmother was struggling to care for my 8 year old brother, who has special needs. I felt pretty alone in the world, and I believe I was. My hope was in the things of this world, which explains why I was always let down. I ran around with some people I probably shouldn’t have, smoking and drinking. I didn’t have many real friends. Little did I know, I had some pretty powerful prayers going up for me! Over spring break of my junior year of high school, my best friend called and asked if I wanted to go to a conference with her. I was hesitant, I knew what kind of “conferences” she went to. Church-people conferences. People who wouldn’t want anything to do with me. Still, I didn’t have much else going on, so I went. Boy, am I glad! I remember feeling the earth move under my feet during worship. I remember the feeling in my heart as I heard the Gospel spelled out on stage. I remember the awakening and stirring of my soul when I found out that the Creator of the universe loved me. ME! And I didn’t even have to earn it? My mind was blown! I called a family friend that night when I got home, and she prayed with me over the phone, and I gave my heart to Jesus that night.
Fast forward ten years, and here I am. There have been some big mistakes between now and then. There’s been a whole lot of grace and redemption. I’m definitely someone who learns lessons the hard way. God has put me in some really great positions since I started my walk! I was a youth leader for Jr. High and High School students for many years, and I absolutely loved it! I now attend Walnut Creek Community Church in Des Moines with friends that are definitely more like family.
In terms of day-to-day life, I am a certified nurse’s aide who works with children who have special needs. It’s just incredible. If you’ve ever wondered what someone who truly loves their job looks like, you’re talking to her! It’s not glamorous, just the opposite, actually. But caring for someone who is unable to care for themselves will really teach you some things about the character of God, and fast! My kiddos are beautiful, and I am so blessed to be able to lay hands on them and pray for them and see them as God does! It’s amazing.
Some other important details about me: I love cats, but am too irresponsible to own one. I drive a green Saturn.I have never met a stranger. I love heights. I’m allergic to shellfish. I pretend to like sushi, but I only eat it to look fancy. I like pretty much any other food. I taught myself to cook because I love to eat. I’m a reader. I dance(badly) and feel no shame. I sing(decently) ALL OF THE TIME. I’ve never been out of the United States. I take naps regularly. Probably the most important detail of all, is that I’m completely in love with Jesus. Without His love, I am literally nothing. I’m ready and willing to drop everything and follow Him wherever. This is my best and greatest dream. Which is exactly what brought me to the World Race. If you ask me how I got here, I’d say kicking and screaming. At least at first. Now, it’s more like jumping up and down. I am so very excited for this next season of my life that God has mapped out for me.
Thank you for taking your time to read this. I am humbled by your graciousness. Please come alongside me in my journey. I’m happy you’re here. Blessings =)
