"I try not to dwell on regrets; the lessons I've learned through pain have made me who I am today." |
Regarding life experience... let's just say my spectrum is pretty broad. From Arkansas High School Debate Champion to having a commercial driver's license and working assembly line shift work. From being a Christian Camp counselor and Youth Pastor to booking bands, working with club owners, and promoting independent female musicians. From being an Arkansas Razorback Pom Squad member and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) member to working as a cashier, Railway hostess, and waitress while completing college. Travel has always been a way for me to revive, and I treasure the opportunities I've had for domestic and international travel!
I've endured the sadness of a miscarriage and multiple failed insemination attempts and been the victim of TWO horrible adoption fraud incidents. Despite the rough start, I'm now the parent of three kiddos. I was overjoyed when chosen to adopt a 2-day-old, who is now a teenager. I was a foster parent to a precious 3-year-old who struggled with tantrums, self-harm incidents, and destructive behaviors as a result of his early childhood trauma. After a year in foster care, we adopted him and continue to help him allow love to replace fear, pain, and abandonment. In 2020, before the pandemic, we adopted our third child after having him as a foster son for 15 months. Before his first birthday, he was diagnosed with a swallow dysfunction and had a G-tube for four years.
I LOVE being creative, talking about travel, writing books, and sharing my Faith! Telling stories is a big part of my life. Stories create a connection, they have the power to evoke emotions, foster empathy, teach valuable lessons, and provide insight into different perspectives and experiences. Stores can create unforgettable memories! |
Interesting Fact: many years before the movie release, I once auditioned for the roll of Wonder Woman at a local Warner Brothers store. I was told they had interest in using me for store visits once the movie rolled out. Sadly it was delayed for 10 years!