As far back as I can remember I always had the same question hover over me, "What is your purpose, what are you meant to do?" I remember pondering this question many times throughout my life. When I was a little girl, I would retreat into my room or a quiet space in the house to play "school" for hours at a time by myself. My mom would have to holler at me to come up for dinner. Friends and family would always comment on it and label me a future teacher. I assumed this was my life purpose.
As a preteen, I recall a phase when I was asking for makeup kits every year for Christmas and birthdays for several years in a row. Again, I would retreat to my room and practice different ways to wear it. I would put it on my dolls, I even tried putting it on my younger brother. He wasn't cooperative;) I dreamt of a career in making people feel beautiful. At that point, my family was sure I would go on to have my hand in cosmetics somehow.
Reflecting on my teenage years, specifically my senior year of high school, I had taken up a love for worship and was on my youth group's worship team. I became more and more involved with ministry, and even went on to attend a year of ministry school following my senior year of high school. I had a passion for the younger generation to know their savior and His love, and I wanted that to be apart of my life. I assumed it would be, and several individuals confirmed that I was meant to be in ministry.
As long as I can remember, I had different passions, goals and changing plans. What I wasn't expecting, was that the greatest adventure and "career" that I would take on would be my role as wife and mom. When I met my husband in 2006, my dreams once again evolved, and changed. Did I ever stop loving all the things I enjoyed over the years? Nope. Did I stop wanting those things to be apart of my life? Not in the least bit. It was confusing, but I trusted The Lord that He had a plan and a season for everything. God is funny. And the way He works things out is funny...never according to MY plans.
When I take a step back, I can see how He has worked each of these things into my life...teaching my kids and mentoring younger girls in their walk with The Lord, doing friends and families makeup for weddings and events and being involved with ministry at my church. Each year, He reveals to me a new love, a new desire...this year has been writing. So...here I am. Meet my family...(thought I would post both a candid and posed picture because...that's how I roll) No shows to put on here...what you see is what you get:) Looking forward to sharing a part of my journey with you!
