…growing into the woman I was created to be….
I am 26 years old, and I currently live in Seagrove Beach, FL. I was born and raised in South Alabama & Nortwest Florida by 2 sets of loving parents. I also have three younger brothers and an older stepbrother & stepsister. I grew up attending a medley of churches including Southern Baptist, Methodist, and Episcopalian. I attended Savannah College of Art & Design, where I received a BFA in Architecture & Masters of Architecture. I have always been a hard-working & driven student, but with that has come feelings of necessity to be an overachiever and strive for perfection. I am constantly reminded that perfection is not a possibility for anyone but God and that I continuously fall short of the woman I aim to be, but if I seek the Lord with all of my heart I will receive the mercy and grace to grow into who He designed me to be.
I love creating and enjoying all types of art: photography, drawing, painting, jewelry design, interior design, etc. I also love music & singing. I hope to one day be able to play the guitar instead of only attempt to. I have a precious dog Annabelle. I love being outdoors and enjoying nature, whether it's in the woods, on the water, or in the mountains. I lived in Jackson Hole, WY for 2 years after college where I had the opportunity to enjoy the splendor of God's beautiful creation. The hiking, skiing, and exploring was absolutely breathtaking.
From an early age, my family & I have had an idea of what my future should look like… acheiving the "American dream" and a succesful career. Since graduating from architecture school in 2008, I have been continuously unsatisfied and let down by my expectations for my career. I am now realizing that until I find my purpose & the will of God for my life, I will continue to be dissatisfied.
I have always had a passion for traveling and interacting with other cultures. I have always seen myself as a free spirit & a wanderer of sorts. I have always had a desire to work as a missionary, and I had the opportunity to do so for the first time this past September. I traveled to Tanzania, East Africa where I worked with a clan of the Massai tribe. During this time, I felt I was more authentic, fulfilled, and at peace than I had ever experienced. I knew I was where I was meant to be.
Thanks to the recent divine appointment of an amazing friend (who challenges me and encourages me to better my relationship with God) I am making my relationship with Him the priority of my life. I continue to struggle with keeping my eyes on the Lord and not being distracted by the worldy temptations of life, but I have a heart for God and a desire to grow into the woman he created me to be. I look forward to having an entire year to nurture my relationship with the Lord, share his love with others, and embrace the love He has for me.
