I am a proud mom of a young man who served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and is now an engineer in Arizona. My greatest joy is being a born-again Christian and living in a close, personal relationship with Jesus Christ—one filled with freedom, joy, and purpose rather than religion. I have a passion for writing and creating words that can inspire change, bring hope, and help make our world a place of reconciliation and wonder. My Swedish, Irish, and German heritage has given me a strong foundation and shaped the person I am today. I also love dancing, singing, coloring, painting, playing games, and dreaming big—always believing that each step forward can lead to something even better than before.