: About Me

I began freelance writing in May 2007. I live in Bethlehem, Pa. with my husband, Michael. My memoir, A BLESSING IN THE STORM, is due to be published in 2009. I also have articles published in Nicean Magazine, and have started a blog titled PERSEVERE. Writing on the web has definately expanded my writing portfolio. This whole writing thing is relatively new to me. I fought it at first - I didn't have much of a desire to write. Someone wise told me that submitting to this (submitting to God) is what I should do, and see what happens. Well, He has made writing to encourage and inspire others my passion! I can't wait to see where this path will lead. All the glory is His!

My passion is ...

writing about my life experiences in order to inspire and encourage others

I know too much about ...

feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, having a chronic illness

My favorite memory ...

When I first accepted Christ as my Savior

Why I write ...

to give comfort to others the way God has comforted me

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Bible, Streams in the Desert, Anything about God

My best moment ...

Being Born Again

My inspiration ...

Jesus

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My Beginning Is life overcoming youor are you overcoming life? That question seemed like a no brainer to answer eight years ago. You see, I used to be one of the most conceited, confident, prideful, self-centered girls walking around. Everything was all about me, me and me. I knew I was one of the "beautiful" people, and was convinced the earth revolved around me. My physical image and the material things I accumulated were the means I used to measure my value and identity. I elevated myself on a pedestal, and just knew I was the best thing since sliced bread. In my warped mind, I was bett...

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