I’ve never thought of myself as someone who does anything extraordinary. I’m just a woman who tries, every day, to love people the way Jesus has loved me. To me, that looks like kindness, gentle words, and treating every person the same way I’d hope to be treated. More than anything, I want people to feel cared for when they’re around me — safe, seen, and a little more loved than before.
My faith became especially real during one of the hardest seasons of my life, when my dad was sick. Watching someone you love suffer through cancer changes you.
In the beginning, all I could do was pray for healing, begging God to make him better. But over time, my prayers shifted. They became quieter, simpler — “God, please take him when it’s time. Please don’t let him hurt anymore.” That was a painful prayer to pray, but in it, I learned something about trust. Even when my heart was breaking, God held me together.
The people God has called me to love the most are my family. Being a mother has always felt like one of the greatest purposes of my life. I’ve always wanted my children to know I’m here — that they can come to me for anything, anytime. One of my biggest fears has always been not being there in a moment they needed me. Loving them the best I can has been one of the clearest ways I’ve ever known to show Jesus’ love.
When life feels heavy, the thing that keeps me steady is knowing I can talk to God at any moment. I can whisper a prayer or simply say, “God, I can’t do this. I’m handing it to You.” And every time, He gives me a peace that could only come from Him.
If people remember anything about my life, I hope it’s that they felt loved, safe, and cared for. I hope my children and grandchildren remember that even in the hardest seasons, I never gave up on God — if anything, that’s when my faith grew stronger.
My walk with Jesus hasn’t always been perfect. Sometimes we walked closely, sometimes I drifted, and other times He carried me. But we’ve walked this path together my whole life, and He has never once left my side.
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