During High school I continued to grow and be encouraged in my faith. I was passionate about blessing others and encouraging them in their faith. It was in these young years I became heavily involved in ministry and encouraged others to do the same. After graduation, I went to Prairie Bible College in little Three Hills, Alberta as a total God thing. I planned on one year there, God planned on four. It was in my time here that it became so evident I wanted to spend my life equipping and encouraging people for the Kingdom. It was also during this time I went through a horrible eight-month depression.

My pastor called it a dark night of the soul, others called it burn out. Whatever it was, it was miserable. It was dark, and question filled. In this time I learned how crucial these two things are: community, and Truth. During this time, friends and mentors forced me to stop hiding, they spoke Truth to me, they challenged me to dwell on Truth, and they loved me when I felt unworthy. This was Christ reaching out to me through His Body. I was so in need of a Saviour. Although I wouldn’t wish this for anyone, this was one of the most God-present, valuable times of my life.

Since grad from small town Alberta, I’ve been married and moved to Kelowna. This, too, has been one of the hardest transitions. Yet, the Father’s love, faithfulness, and leading are so evident to us. In these past months I’ve clung to David’s words in Psalm 46: “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! …’Be still, and know that I am God!’”