1. I grew up in Co, and currently in Wa 2. I like almost anything creative, but God gifted me with the written word. I read something that said if you don't use God's gifts you not only let yourself down, but God and all of humanity too. That finally got me moving. I've always loved to write but didn't feel I had enough to say on any topic, and I don't write fiction. But this last handful of years things have been very hard, and now I have writing material. My faith in Christ is relatively recent. I started a blog to glorify God, and share my thoughts. 3. I had plenty on my plate, and a concern that writing couldn't fund my life. God removed all the obstacles, and everything else just about, too. Home, job, relationship, community, my child, almost all my family, and finally my car, and sense of security. It's still easy for me to see blessings. I was walking my dog with a big smile on my face earlier today, and a passing gentleman asked if I was having a fun day, presumably because of my big smile. It's not obvious how wrecked my life is. Another homeless woman asked me if I could spare a few dollars. I told her I was homeless too, and she said that she'd never guess. There are days I cry, but mostly I'm in a warm and friendly mood. The harder it gets the more gratitude wells up within me. And I remember that it's in my brokenness that I have gotten closer to God. It's a good trade, but sometimes it still feels too much for this earthling. The biggest obstacle is getting it out to the people that need it. I'd be grateful if anyone reading this would share my blog with others. https://alexisgig1.wixsite.com/mysite