To say I have a lot of life experience could be considered an understatement by most.  I have lived in 8 different states, have raised four amazing sons and have met a diverse group of amazing people along the way.  I’m a mom, a grandma, a daughter, a sister, a mother-in-law, an aunt and a friend.  I am beyond blessed to have friends and acquaintances  that could fill a gymnasium, and many, many who are precious beyond words.

I have felt defeat, known heart-bursting joy and suffered devastating loss.  I have the scars of a life lived, and not always wine and roses.  As a result, it enables me to empathize with people.  I feel their pain, I celebrate their achievements and I cry when they’re sad.  I find it easy to love people.  Easy to forgive people.  Conflict is the furthest thing from my mind.