Hey! So,I guess you’re here to read my bio?! Hmmm….where do I begin…..
It’s hard to think of what to write exactly….so much has happened in my 25 years of life…..but I guess my life really didn’t begin until I gave myself over to Christ at 21 years old. But before I get to that point, let me tell you a little bit about my life prior to that!
I grew up in a “broken home”…I guess that’s what they call it….my parents are now divorced, but have been separated for as long as I can remember. My daddy (yes, that’s what I call him) is especially great! He was in the army, so I grew up moving around a lot….and no, he is not mean….I am definitely a daddy’s little girl! He would probably bend over backwards for me…in fact, I’m sure he has a few times. I love my daddy! My mom….I love her, but we don’t have the usual mother-daughter relationship….I remember growing up jealous of my friends who did have that kind of relationship and wishing that I did…but like I said….I love her….she’s my mom!….and I know that she loves me…just has a hard time really letting me know! I have one older brother….and he is definitely an older brother! I worry about him sometimes, though(maybe that’s just me being a sister…ha!). That’s my family…and I’m glad to be blessed with a family…I just think it’s hard sometimes to really share my faith with them and for them to really understand me and my relationship with Christ! I pray for patience and understanding for me and for them!
I grew up not knowing much about Jesus and God….the most I knew was that Jesus was the son of God…but that didn’t mean anything to me, at least not until later when I accepted the Lord at 21 years of age. Before that, I would go out partying and doing whatever I wanted….I definitely loved the world and it’s “wonderful” worldly things it had to offer. I was following Satan into a hole that seemed too deep to get out of….but then came LIGHT! And then came LIFE! I was lifted out of the deep hole effortlessly and washed clean….so clean, that I shined. I have never felt so free in my life and so loved and so joyful! I don’t know how else to explain how my life was before Christ….boy, am I glad that I heard Jesus calling my name!
So…what have I done since this new life of mine began…I’ve tried to live for Christ and only Him! I got involved with a ministry on campus at the school that I go to, Mississippi State University, and have been involved there for over 3 years. I also have worked at a ministry in Memphis called Service Over Self (S.O.S.) for two summers, and this past summer I worked for a church in Memphis, Christ United Methodist Church, as a junior high minister!…both experiences that have helped me grow into the person that I am now! God has really blessed me with so much and has been gradually revealing Himself to me over these past few years….and He’s revealed so much about me, as well. Because of who He has allowed me to be, I have realized my passion for others, especially the poor. I love to serve….I think that’s why I chose to major in Social Work….I love my major and I have learned so much and I can’t wait to really use my degree!
So….I get to go on the World Race….WOOHOO! I am so blessed! I can’t wait! Please pray for me during this process and that God will really take hold of me and prepare me financially, emotionally, educationally, spiritually, and physically. I know this is a lot to ask for….but I really appreciate it…Thank you! I’M GOING ON THE WORLD RACE! WHAT, WHAT! HAHA!
