10/09/2026
46 years of life. And I think I’m just getting started!🥹🎉💙
Every day I get to wake up and see a new day is a blessing. But to see another YEAR? That’s an incredible gift, and one I don’t take for granted. Looking back, this past year may have been one of the best years of my life. I took three months away from pastoral ministry to rest, recharge, and reconnect with why I do what I do. I experienced a solo trip to WDW, traveled to Hawaii and Japan with my family, and recently returned from Australia, where I had the privilege of speaking hope and life into people’s lives.
But the greatest gift wasn’t where I went or what I experienced. It was what I discovered about myself along the way. I learned that there’s freedom in being ALL of who you are. For a while, especially here on social media, I was only sharing one part of my life. Not because the other parts weren’t important, but because I worried about what people might think if I shared more. Would they understand? Would they stay? Then I realized something. Why should I be afraid to share the very things that make me who I am? My faith. My family. My love for Disney. My calling. My passion for speaking and encouraging people. That’s ME! And I don’t have to hide one part of myself to make another part more acceptable.
So at 46, here’s something I’d love to share with YOU. The freedom to be yourself is worth far more than the approval you might lose along the way. Your worth isn’t determined by who notices you, how many followers you have, or what opportunities come your way. Your purpose isn’t diminished by who doesn’t recognize it. Be grateful for those who celebrate you. Be kind to those who don’t understand you. But never be afraid to become the person you were destined to be.
I’m grateful to God for 46 years, my family, my friends, my Disneyland moments, and every experience that’s helped shape me. And I’m grateful for YOU! Thank you for being part of my story. Here’s to another year of living, loving, growing, and REIMAGINING WHAT’S POSSIBLE!
Chapter 46. I’m just getting started! 🏰✨💙
