Bless It.

Hi friends! Whether you’ve known me for years or you just clicked onto this page for the first time, thank you so much for visiting my site and for reading along. I guess this is my official little “hard launch” moment (which feels both fun and slightly terrifying, if I’m honest 😂). This month's blog is just for you; a more personal check-in than I usually share. And if you find yourself thinking, wait, how did we get here? … my January, February, and March blogs will fill in the gaps… a little plug to check out more of my site and blogs!

Those who have spent any time with me over the last few years, have heard me say often: "Bless it." Over the last 90-ish days, I've said that to myself quite a few times after a good cry, seeing myself in the mirror, or filling the gas tank in my car... gas prices - have you ever?! Ugh... This year has looked way different than I expected. I wouldn’t have planned this kind of pause, but I firmly believe the Lord knew exactly what He was doing. After about eight years of working in nonprofits, traveling 20–30% of the year, constantly thinking, constantly “on”… I don’t think I realized how worn down I had gotten.

And not just physically tired, like soul tired.

When things are loud and busy, it’s a lot easier to avoid the quieter, deeper things going on in your heart. There were definitely habits and patterns I slipped into that I’m not proud of, and I think I kept telling myself I’d deal with them “later.” Well… later came. Bless it...

I don’t make light of it and I'm too real to make it sound like everything has felt easy or all figured out, it hasn’t. I’m still in a season of unknowns in a lot of ways! I’m job searching, asking the Lord what’s next, trying to be faithful with what’s in front of me today without having a full picture of what’s ahead. It feels stretching… and humbling. But also there’s this steady undercurrent of peace that I can’t really explain any other way than God’s faithfulness.

I really do believe the next door will open when it’s supposed to. And I feel excited to step into something new and carry what I’ve learned from my last role, especially in leadership, in project management, in communication, and just showing up well. I want to keep growing in knowing when to speak, when to stay quiet, and when to trust the Lord to handle things I don’t need to control. Lord knows I love to have control... Bless it.

My dad used to say “when God wants to bless you, He puts a person in your life” and I’ve experienced that more times than I can count this year. Some of my darkest days were when I had the most messages light up my phone and I would know I wasn't alone, and I felt so so blessed and loved. If you’re one of them, you know who you are, and YOU have kept me going…

That’s why I’m doing this. I want to be that for you too -

I’m really looking forward to connecting with more of you in this next season. Whether that’s in person at a church event, a women’s gathering, or even just a conversation! I mean it when I say I’m here. If something I’ve shared resonates with you, or if you just need someone to listen, pray, or sit in the messy middle of life with, I would genuinely love that. Use the contact form to get in touch!

If you want to know more, below is a recap of April 2026...

(Side note, the top of my playlist has been - Psalms EP by Jeff Lawson. It’s simple, acoustic, and straight Scripture. It’s been especially meaningful at times when my thoughts feel a little too loud. And “The Long Surrender” - newest record by NEEDTOBREATHE, just really honest and beautifully done)

I visited the small town of Landis, NC, where I got to speak at a ladies event, and sing in their Sunday service. So special to see Debbie and George, my former youth leaders. Being with people who knew me in those earlier years of life, while also meeting their church community, was really special.

I spent time in Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, where my roots run deep. My Aunt Amy and Uncle Donald (my Michael family side) hosted me, and it was one of those visits that was full in all the right ways.

Walks on the greenway and through the farm fields, slow mornings, good conversations, a good coffee shop, and a strawberry matcha ice cream cone that I’m still thinking about… YUM. Aunt Amy and I had some of those long, easy conversations that you don’t want to end. The kind where you’re laughing one minute and talking about real life the next.

I had breakfast with my Aunt Jen, (my Freeman family side) and it turned into one of those conversations where you hear important family history, and quietly take in wisdom and think, I want to remember that.

I love being an Aunt, and getting to see all 5 of my Aunts in one trip just made my heart so happy and feeling so inspired.

ALLLL of that to say - I feel refreshed and ready for this next season - ready to share from the overflow of my heart. So, let's connect! Take a walk with me, or meet me for coffee (in person or online), I'm happy to give hugs too!

April was really sweet! I finished things, little things, mostly. This website being one of them (finally). A puzzle here and there. Trying new recipes. Even word searches, which made me feel a little older, but were oddly satisfying.

I’ve also been journaling a lot. Like… a lot a lot. Some days it’s prayers, some days it’s just processing, and some days it’s literally a list of things I’m grateful for because I don’t have the words for anything else.

Getting outside, moving my body again, has been really important too. I didn’t realize how much I had neglected that in the middle of busy seasons. Now, even just going for a walk feels like a reset. It’s nothing extreme or impressive, just consistent, and I’m learning to appreciate that. I also didn’t have to wear makeup or fix my hair, most days were just a fresh face, sunscreen, and braids that made me feel way younger than I am. AND, I tried paddleboarding for the first time!

I've also volunteered at a local Boone organization, called FARM Cafe - "Feeding All Regardless of Means." Highly recommend that you check out their story and if you're in the area - go support! and enjoy the amazing food!!

I got to spend a lot of time with my family. One of my favorite nights was celebrating my Dad’s birthday with my parents and sister. We went to a worship night featuring Natalie Grant and Bernie Herms... the talent between those 2! just... WOW. No distractions, no rushing, no responsibility, just being at church together, listening, worshiping. We’ve followed Natalie’s music for years, and our family has been in ministry in separate areas for years, and that night just felt special in a way that’s hard to fully put into words. Christian Music and Hymns of the church have always been such a big part of my life, and moments like that remind me why.