I am a proud daughter of the Most High King, and I have already been blessed with a fine inheritance. I look forward to the day when I will be with my Savior for all eternity, but for now I am quite content with having His Spirit abiding on the inside of me. Whenever I need His strength, His companionship, His encouragement, His forgiveness, His love, He is just a breath away.
Some wonderful blessings I have received from my Father:
 My two daughters, ages 13 & 9.
 A loving and supportive family, a mom & dad, two sisters, two brothers, great siblings-in-law, seven nephews, three nieces, one more on the way, 2 living grandmothers and a step-grandma, and my extended family.
 Awesome friends!
 A home that I absolutely love and take great pride in decorating in my favorite "National Geographic" themes
 A career that I enjoy very much. I have been an early childhood educator for 12 years.
 Every material need in my life is generously and miraculously met. I am just a single momma who "on paper" seems to be of relatively modest means, but my commitment to tithing and the provisions my Father has promised me somehow always give me not only more than I need, but more than I could have dreamed for.
 A college education that I am currently continuing.
 The opportunity to pursue the desires God placed in my heart. I am an archaeology buff, and enjoy learning about other cultures both past (in particular, Ancient Egypt and Native Americans) and present. I am also a fan of rock concerts and a few pretty cool bands. These things bring me much joy and God always brings them my way. I have gotten to travel to some great places... including the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador- solo! I have met most of my favorite rock artists, something that still thrills me. :)
 34 years on His earth. I asked Jesus into my heart when I was just 5 years old.
 An exceptional hometown church.
 The chance to mentor chicas who are going through many of the trials I have faced in my life.
 Opportunities every day to do work for the Kingdom and to get to know my Jesus more and more.
 And most of all, my Salvation and relationship with the King of Kings.
Some trials I have faced in my life:
 An almost 10 year unhealthy marriage that ended when my husband left me for another woman. My marriage was the fruit of a relationship I began when I was 19 and in college, and for the first time, living out of God's will for my life. One sinful year can have tragic consequences, I can attest to that. However, God turns all things for the good of those who love Him.... if only we turn from our sin and (re)turn to Him!
 Financial struggles for many years.
 Singleness after my divorce, along with my desire to not be single!
 Being a full-time-and-a-half working single momma who also goes to college half time.
 Working my butt off (literally) to lose weight!
Some trials I have been completely delivered from, and some trials God's grace suffices to help me along the way. Like every chica out there, I am a work in progress. Thank God He never gives up on me! And He who has started a great work in me will continue until the day of Christ Jesus!
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