I enjoy most people, fresh food, new places, good design, natural beauty, smart humor and kind words. I can’t help myself from celebrating (seasons, milestones, the end of a hard day, the end of a good day) and I am always on the hunt for bright spots in this life.

I grew up in Oregon, spent some years earning a B.A. in Interior Design from Seattle Pacific University and then tried my hand at rural life (and loved it) while studying at Montana Wilderness School of the Bible. I currently live in the mountains of Arizona and have dedicated the past 20 years to working in ministry with children, teenagers and families.

I am now a full-time mom and wife and although I’m tired almost all the time, I’m exactly where I want to be.