About

About pages are my nemesis. How do you describe your entire self in a paragraph? (sigh)

Some people have the incredible ability to ignite a hunger inside you to be better, to love harder, to keep chasing after Jesus with tenacity all while recognizing that perfection isn’t the goal. I repeat. Perfection isn’t the goal. And when you surround yourself with people like this, you ache to have their peace; they possess a calmness, a sort of surrender to whatever happens to them. A peculiar abandon. A peace that doesn’t make sense. This peace overwhelms their being and creates a thirst for something that no-one and nothing in this world can offer.

That’s what I want to be. That’s what I want Jesus to make me. But this will take time. A lot of time.

Here is who I am in a nutshell:

My name is Rachel. I wish I had a better sense of humor. I try. Really. I laugh at the most inappropriate times.

Introversion is real, and I can’t wrap my mind around a person that can easily speak to people without being awkward. Most conversations I have with others end up with me shaking my head at how terrible I am at dialogue. But that’s OK. I’ve learned to accept it. I refuse to let my introverted self be an unfriendly hermit.

One day in the future, probably when I’m an old grandma, I’d like to be an herbalist and a beekeeper. I’ve suffered from chronic illness/pain for almost five years and I love learning about nature and all that God has made and how it can help out bodies to heal. Maybe one day I’ll try bee venom therapy. Look it up. You will probably think I’m crazy.

Other stuff about me: I’m foster mom. I love art-watercolor is my favorite, but anything that’s about making things pretty makes me happy. I have four biological kids and two foster kids. Been married for about 22 years.

And that’s me in a nutshell. It took me way longer than one paragraph, but I’m good with that. And thanks for stopping by. I’m really glad you’re here.