Minnesota Steps

I lived in Minnesota for most of my growing up years.  I graduated High School there, from a small Christian school. During my time there, I was able to enjoy many different leadership experiences. Then God called me forward to my next phase in life.  College Days!

New York Steps

From the very beginning, these steps were steps of faith.  I left Minnesota with not a single penny to my name, but I knew my heavenly Father had great plans for me.  He had shown me in many ways I was supposed to go to Nyack College in Nyack, New York.  You can read more about this in my first book called "Life's Compass for Eternal Treasure".  

I spent four years in Nyack, NY.  During that time, I was able to experience leadership through Street Evangelism, Resident Assistant, Prayer Coordinator, Student Government President, Class SGA, and many other things.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion. This Degree has enabled me to share the love of God with many people I come in contact with, as I can see where people are coming from and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a real and meaningful way.

One Side Step

My grandfather has always been a big part of my life.  He was there for me from when I was a little girl through my 20s.  I wouldn't feel right, if I didn't mention him in this portion of the website.  I was his little girl in Minnesota.  Then in New York he came to my side to be my escort for Homecoming.  He was handsome and so proud.  My amazing young grandfather.  I was able to take him to New York City to see the sites and he loved every minute.  Later, he visited me in Delaware.  I always remember every story he told me and how much he smiled.  He was so proud of me.  He danced with me in every kitchen and enjoyed many adventures with me. He was 96 years old this last summer when God decided to take him home.  I miss him dearly, but every memory I have is a treasure that my heart holds dearly.

Delaware Steps

After college, I had big plans.  I wanted to stay in New York, but God had already determined my steps.  My new home would become Claymont, Delaware.  A great friend of mine Karen Muntz, from college, took me in. We became roommates, along with her sister Korinne.  The three of us had a great time together.  Their family adopted me as their own.  To this very day, I consider them my extended family.  I love them all dearly and go back to visit as often as I can.  Unfortunately, God only allowed me to stay there for a brief moment in time.  Unknown to me, God had planned that I would return to Minnesota. I fought a very good fight against this decision, but again God won!  This too can be read about in "Life's Compass for Eternal Treasure". God's wisdom is much greater than my understanding and His timing was perfect, so here I was on my way back to Minnesota!

Minnesota Steps ~ One More Time!

My beginning steps were steps of reconnection.  It had been almost 6 years since I had lived at home, so now I had an opportunity to reconnect with my siblings.  I moved in with my Dad and my sister Rachel.  We faced some big challenges when I returned home, but through every challenge our family became stronger.  My Mom and Tim lived across town with my sister Abigail and my brother Bart.  My brother Caleb lived on his own.  It was nice that all of us lived in the same town and were able to reconnect with each other.

It wasn't too far into the first year that I was home, that we faced a major crisis, my little brother Bart ended up in a major trauma.  Through some poor decisions, his life was turned upside down and he ended up in a rehabilitation center.  He is a living testimony to this day, of God's faithfulness.  His joy is contagious!  Through the dramatic events of his life, our family really came together and leaned on each other for strength.  We all know we can count on each other.  

In fact, later on my family was very supportive through some health issues that I faced.  They were my support system.  I was in and out of the hospital quite a bit in 2006 and 2007.  Doctors were working on answers for me, but things seemed to lead to more questions than answers.  Through it all my family stood by me and their love made it possible for me to survive one of the most difficult times I've ever faced physically.  You can read more about this in my book "His Hope for your Destiny."

My time in Minnesota finished well, as I was able to see my sister Rachel get married.  My brother Caleb met the love of his life Stacy and became a father to his son Isaac.  Then Rachel and Dustin had their son Andrew.  My sister Abigail went back to school for her Nursing Degree. My brother Bart continues to be a great testimony for young people and a joy to all those whom he met.