ABOUT ME
MY STORY, YOUR STORY, OUR STORY
Since you made it to the About page, you likely have an idea of what I mean by Wallflower Women. How long have you been nurturing, supporting, and decorating the lives of everybody else while you neglect your own?
Me? It’s been my entire life. Well, not exactly. I pushed myself off the wall a few years ago. And to be completely honest, there have been days when I feel it might be simpler to go back. But I refuse. 🙂
How about you?
Have you ever wondered about the life God created for you? Thought about what it would take for you to find it? What’s holding you back? Confusion? Insecurity? Fear? Rules you learned or attitudes you took on growing up?
MY STORY
I grew up in a violent, alcoholic home where I did my best to keep the peace. That people-pleasing habit took me through the typical shift adolescent girls make when relationships determine our worth. Through 50 years of marriage and motherhood I was a dutiful Christian woman on the outside while the unique individual God created got all twisted up on the inside.
The day I realized I didn’t know who I was, it all fell apart. That’s when I knew I had to take the biggest risk of my life and step away from my flat, wallpaper existence. The process wasn't easy. Transformation takes time and intentionality. But oh, the sense of wholeness, security and freedom is priceless.!
YOUR STORY
There’s no doubt the scenery you've seen is different from mine. But the unsettling theme that marks our paths is the same. Some of you watched through a wide landscape while others through a narrow passage. But as you waited on the wall, the days led you away from your true self and into a trap. Your best efforts to help everyone else reach their happily ever after somehow didn’t count.
Maybe you’ve reached your limit and you’re ready to leave the wall behind. Maybe you’re searching for information and understanding to fuel your dreams. Or maybe you've had enough, but you need encouragement . . . support to take that step.
OUR STORY
I’d love to tell you the path you’ll follow is smooth and nearly effortless. But you already know that can’t be true. Some of you have tried to break free and fallen back against the wall time and time again. I'm right here and ready to come along side you as a mentor and coach to equip and inspire you forward.
We'll tackle the transformation journey with its obstacles—confusion, doubt, fear, and more—and we'll rejoice in the triumphs—clarity, confidence, courage, and more. Together we'll practice the skills to uncover your unique design and purpose. I promise to walk by your side as you grow in confidence toward the life God has for you.
A Few Quick Facts About Me
My favorite hobbies: travel, hiking, photography, worship music, mixed media art
Things that make me laugh out loud: visual comedy, clever word pictures
Number of children: 2 married daughters, 4 spectacular grandkids so far
Drinks I can’t live without: herbal tea, Prague Velvet, Dr. Pepper
How I start my day: an hour at the gym followed by devotional time with Abba, Shepherd, and HS. How about you?
My story via excerpts from the Time to be YOU and Enjoy the Abundant Life conference.
It was an honor to be part of this conversation between two professional friends, Leslie Vernick and Jill Swanson, my Image Coach. Jill mentioned my makeover here, and I later spoke at Leslie's Conquer Conference.
Intro Workshop in Transformation Series 1
An outline of my first baby steps.