Hi! My name is Marielle, but my friends call me Mae. 

Some of the basics: I'm 28 years old.  Born and raised (mostly) in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  I am the middle of seven children and I absolutely LOVE my family.  I am currently lead teacher for a classroom full of energetic and lovable two-year-olds.

I love…..

…Jesus!  I am head-over-heels in love with Him. He is my everything.

…people.  The smaller version especially, but I love the older ones too!  I heard Heidi Baker tell about how she once asked God if she could just be a hugger.  The answer was a very emphatic, "Yes!".  Me too please, Lord!

…experiencing different cultures.  I spent two years growing up in Guatemala where my father is from.  I remember returning to Kalamazoo and being shocked that other kids my age had no idea that there were whole other worlds out there.  I want to go!

…the beauty that is Creation. Mountains, sunrise, trees in the breeze, ripples on a lake, clouds, thunderstorms, etc.

…coffee! Give me a quiet morning, my Bible, and my journal, with a cup of coffee and I am a happy girl!