: About Me

I count myself as blessed to have been raised in a Christian home. My parents provided a loving home built upon the strong foundation of Christ. My childhood however, was far from typical.

I was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of five. Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects white blood cell production. My childhood from that moment on took place in a hospital. Though I was young, I was able to witness the power of my parents' faith and the peace and hope that it gave them.

At the age of seven, on my way back to the hospital, I asked my dad to pull over. There on the side of the road I asked Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. At the time, I didn't fully grasp all that such a decision encompasses but I found strength and comfort in knowing I was securely in God's hands. Through God's infinite mercy I was considered in remission at the age of thirteen.

At fifteen, the doctor's discovered a hole in my heart during a routine checkup. I was going to need open heart surgery. It was during this period of my life that I really began to make my parent's faith my own. I clung to my Heavenly Father and committed my circumstances to prayer. Once again, He provided me with undeserved mercy. The hole closed on its own accord. I would not need the surgery. At least that's what the doctor said; I knew my Daddy had closed the hole.

Facing death at such a young age, has defined my out look on life today. I have discovered first hand that life is very short and I need to make the most of every moment and opportunity I am blessed with, because you never know when the Lord will be calling you home. I am very thankful for all that I experienced, because of all that it has shown me and I pray God will use my experiences to help others.

I find my life's joy in helping others, especially youth. I have seen too many amazing kids throw their lives away in an effort to receive even an ounce of attention, negative or otherwise. It has been my experience that an immense number of youth, this day and age, are crying out for someone to invest time, love, and faith in them. I have seen so many youth fall through the cracks... virtually drowning as others look on from the sidelines, not making the slightest effort to reach out and save them. I believe others truly want to help but don't know the means to go about it. All that some of these "troubled youth" need is someone to take the time to point them in a new direction. Someone to lean on and someone to motivate them to be all that they can be in Christ.As I liquefy my heart through writing, my prayer is to be a voice for this generation of lost souls. Acknowledging and personally relating to their legitimate struggles and fears, in the hopes of providing some comfort and wisdom in a troubled and dying world.

My passion is ...

working with kids from all walks of life.

I know too much about ...

not enough. You can never know too much!

My parents always told me ...

to remember who I represent.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be just like my mother, the ever present angel in my life.

My favorite memory ...

is everyday I live without regret.

Why I write ...

is to touch another's soul in a way no one else can.

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

the world. Everyone has a story...open your eyes and your hearts.

My first job ...

was a camp counselor. One of the best times of my life!

My best moment ...

was the moment I gave my life away. I live not for myself, but for God.

My inspiration ...

is my slavation.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living fully

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Life is for the Living It's not the dying I am afraid of It's the living Facing each new day I'm met with pain I close my eyes To sleep away the day Only to wake to Nothing changed Stuck in this cycle Trapped and suffering Knowing I am not where I should be Not knowing where I need to be Why do I feel this way? I know the truth in my mind It's getting it to my heart That's getting lost in translation I have so much to be thankful for So much to live for I am here for a reason Why can't I see that? It should be so plain to see But not for me I feel alone Surrounded by "friends" The effort i...

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