A Little About Me…

I am an author, speaker, podcaster, and storytelling companion with extensive experience navigating hospital stays and the challenges of parenting a child with comprehensive medical, physical, and developmental challenges.

I write and speak vulnerably about my journey of unexpected motherhood, grief, and living in the tension between being honest with God about our pain and how we can find joy and comfort in His presence through life’s uncertainties. I am passionate about helping mothers lament the loss of their dreams and flourish and embrace the unexpected direction life’s journey has taken them.

As a hospital stay expert, I have perfected the most comfortable combination for sleeping on that dreaded pull-out couch.

My passion is to help you navigate grief, learn about the worshipful practice of lament, and dig deep roots into his steadfast love daily through the sharing of hearts minds, and stories.

Practically, I want to help you speak to doctors, advocate for your child, understand medical jargon, be a caregiver, and home nursing.

I believe that children with disabilities need to be seen as people first, and diagnoses, second.

Personally, I’m an Ohio resident with deep Michigan roots and a lover of all things Pure Michigan. I have been married to my blind date for well over twenty years and am the parents of three sons and a daughter. I’m a twelve-year homeschooling mama with two graduates. On a typical day, you will find me at home writing, teaching, reading aloud, playing board games with my kids, riding my Peloton bike, or curling up with a good book.

You are welcome to read more about my story in my blog.