Each month, we take time to get to know some of our church members just a little bit better. We hope this short interview allows you to lean-in and helps us all know one another better and grow together as a body of believers.
Tell us a little bit about you and your family.
I was born and raised in Birmingham where I developed a love for outdoor adventures, writing, and playing music with my dad. In my family it's just my parents, my older brother and me. My mom grew up in Tuscaloosa and is a retired school teacher. My dad grew up in Anniston, AL, pursued law and started his own practice as an attorney. Growing up, my home church was a Methodist church, but my faith matured in a non-denominational church.
Naturally, in a family of four UofA alumni and raging Tide fans, I attended and graduated from UA with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies while training in career and executive coaching work. I spent my college years with friends, leading worship with a college ministry, and in my sorority where my passion grew to be a "missionary" in the greek system at UA. I LOVE the city of Charlotte, NC and had a plan to move there for work, but putting that aside, I followed the impression to stay in Tuscaloosa to work for RUF at Alabama and pursue my heart for campus/Greek Life ministry. I am enjoying my work in RUF with Alabama students, and am excited to be more connected to Trinity as my home church.
Can you share one way that God has been faithful to you recently or something he is teaching you?
God is teaching me "simple" things at the moment— that are not simple at all! Like accepting his love for me and knowing it isn't tied to my performance. He's teaching me boundaries in relationships and redefining what good friendship is. He has been faithful in providing for me and my family during this challenging time.
What makes a person a good friend? What characterizes your best friends?
Good friends are loyal and honest, consistent and intentional, supportive and self-sacrificing! My best friends are all of that plus have a great sense of humor—we laugh so much.
What is your favorite family tradition?
My dad has always been good at rhyming/writing riddles, and at Christmas time he always creates a scavenger hunt around Birmingham for me and my brother! The clues take us to different places we grew up going!
What are some small things that make your day better?
A good meal. Music. An encouraging note or text.
What is something that your friends would consider “so you”?
The store Madewell—basically everything you can get there!
What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?
Sweet potato with almond butter
Name three things you are loving.
I am loving decluttering, dainty jewelry, and spending time in the SUN.
What are you reading or have you recently read?
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller