Grief changes a person.

I lost my beautiful mom to colon cancer in 2022. She fought an almost decade-long battle with it, which was nearly half of my life. I watched her fight for her life with a fierceness that could rival a lion. Her strength carried her for ten wonderful years, which my entire family and I were tremendously blessed with.

When she passed away, though, everything changed for me. I realized life was not guaranteed. I began to see how I had been exchanging my life – my time, for a steady income and a safe career. However, when I looked at how my mom lived, I noticed how she was most alive and fulfilled when helping others. When she sacrificed her wants and desires and supported someone else, she would beam brighter than the sun. It was apparent her job wasn’t what filled her with purpose. It was participating in the heart of God – Abba, which is goodness, kindness, selflessness, and love. 

At the end of 2022, I decided to learn from how my mom lived and pursue what filled me with purpose. Writing. I write stories and compose songs that move people, share my story, and relate with others.  

So, this is me. A man who seeks simplicity in life so that he can live extravagantly, not in material things, but spiritually. I love honestly sharing my struggles and strengths so that others know they aren’t alone. By living authentically who I am, I hope you will be encouraged to do so, too!