Who am I?

I think it’s time to re-introduce myself…

Hi, my name is Carrie.

I am a wife to a loving, God-fearing man. I am a mom of four—ages 19, 18, 16… and 3.
Yes, three.
Yes, we started over.
Yes, it’s a little crazy.

But … did I mention I’m married to a loving, God-fearing man?
He’s the reason for the three-year-old.

I’m 38—soon to be 39—and currently back in school working toward my BA, so I can become a Special Education teacher. I work as a SpEd TA for high school, lead a small group through my church, and somehow along the way, I became a blogger and podcaster.

Honestly… who am I?

Because if you had asked me years ago, this life was not the one I imagined.

I never pictured myself in a classroom, working with students with special needs. I never saw myself leading a small group, sharing testimonies, writing blogs, or sitting behind a microphone recording podcasts. My life looks nothing like what I planned.

Let me say that again—
nothing like what I planned.

I genuinely thought I’d be a single woman, no kids, running my own pediatric office.

LOL.

God had other plans, and when I look back now, I can’t help but laugh at who I thought I would be.

Here I am instead: in my second marriage, raising four children. Little miss “I’m never getting married and definitely not having kids.” Funny how God works like that.

And I’m so thankful He does.

Because the life I thought I wanted? It sounds lonely now.
The life I’m living? It’s full. Messy. Loud. Stretching. Joy-filled. Overflowing with love.

One of the biggest surprises God placed on my life was calling me to lead—to step out of the shadows. Leading a small group. Starting a podcast with Christina. Using my voice.

I never would have chosen that for myself.

I was comfortable helping one person at a time from the sidelines. I didn’t need the spotlight. I was content staying unseen. But God made it clear: My voice was never meant to stay hidden.

He reminded me that bringing His children to Him doesn’t happen from the shadows.

And one thing I’ve learned?
There’s no point in arguing with God.

Because He’ll either let you do things your way—and let the lesson sting—or He’ll lovingly (and firmly) redirect you straight into His will anyway.

Just ask Jonah how that went.

So now, knowing who my God is—and trusting that His plans are always greater than mine—I’ve learned to embrace this life fully and live it boldly.

I’m proud to be the wife of a loving, God-fearing man.
I'm proud to be the mom of four.
I’m proud to lead, to write, to speak, to share.
I’m proud to point others toward the Kingdom.

Most of all, I’m proud to be a daughter of the King.

And that—that is who I am.

God's Love and Mine,

Carrie