Hey Everybody! Im back from the grave! At least it feels like it! It’s been a week today since I had to have surgery and Lord knows! I went in understanding that although less invasive, a laparoscopic hysterectomy would have me out of commission for at least a month. I honestly tried not to think about it much. I didn’t even really prepare my life for not being able to do chores or things like care for my daughter. Not at all taking into consideration I’d need someone to take care of me. My Mom originally offered to come down and help but I thought, I have a sisterhood of women who will step in if I needed. I also have my husband who typically works a lot but took a couple days off to be by my side. I thought I’d be ok… I wasn’t! First couple of days were so bad I couldn’t even cry! I kept throwing up, which was painful in and of itself but then I couldn’t keep down my pain medication to manage the pain which didn’t allow me to sleep! It was miserable. By day 3 I was exhausted and all of a sudden had an urge to sneeze… a lot! By day 4 I was starting to keep food down which allowed me some pain relief and finally rest. My husband had to do everything for me and that was something I was not used to. I’m not one to ask for help and since I hadn’t had anyone stop by and visit me I just toughed through the next couple days. I kept getting in trouble because I kept trying to do stuff although Dr.’s orders were to rest. Hubby is getting frustrated with me and tells me how will I heal if I don’t follow the Dr.’s orders? Then I was reminded of a Sunday school lesson I taught called Follow the Dr.’s Orders. There are consequences when we don’t. I faced a few that I won’t go into detail about but it is so important. I also got another epiphany that ties into our current series about “Abiding”. In John 15, Jesus talks about a dependency that I realized even while teaching the lesson I was not familiar with. I needed to trust God would take care of things without my help!

Hi everyone! I have a quick update about our next W.O.O.T. Group. We are postponing Part 2 of “The Source” and pushing it to Tuesday, May 12th (the 2nd Tuesday of May). I’ll be having surgery on April 28th, but I’m looking forward to being back with you all to continue this lesson once I’ve had a little time to recover. I’d appreciate your prayers for a smooth procedure and quick healing! Can't wait to pick back up where we left off. See you in May!

Join us tonight as we kick off our brand-new 3-part series, “The Source,” in W.O.O.T. Group! Part 1 of this series is all about one powerful word: ABIDE. Are you staying connected to the Source? 🔌🌿 Focus scripture: John 15:1, 4a 📖 “I am the true Vine… abide in me…” We’re diving deep into what it looks like to truly stay plugged into the Vine. Plus, we have a special hands-on activity in the Skool classroom designed to help you visualize: ✅ Where you are abiding ✂️ What needs to be pruned or purged 🍃 Where you are providing spiritual nourishment Join the Live Hangout tonight! The Activity: Head over to the classroom to find our new worksheet. We’re going to actively map out our "spiritual growth chart"—identifying what’s thriving, what’s being pruned, and how we’re nourishing those around us. ⏰ 8 PM CST / 6 PM PST 📍 Word of Our Testimony (W.O.O.T.) Skool App

… I don’t have a medical degree, but I do have a PhD in Survival. This is lived experience, not a doctor’s orders—take the tools, but keep your therapist on speed dial and use prayer as your anchor. Throughout my life, I’ve navigated different layers of abuse—often, and most painfully, from the very people who were supposed to be my protectors. When we face these experiences, our nervous systems often default to one of four survival patterns: Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. Fight: Irritability or control. Flight: Avoiding or staying busy. Freeze: Feeling stuck or numb. Fawn: People-pleasing to stay safe. These are trauma responses, not character flaws. They are your brain’s way of keeping you alive in a world that felt unsafe. While they are natural, they are often reactive rather than proactive. For example, I might be at the grocery store when a stranger walks by wearing the same cologne as my perpetrator. Suddenly, I’m not just shopping; I’m transported back. Or, a friend might raise their voice in a simple disagreement, and instead of standing my ground, I immediately start over-apologizing just to keep the peace. In those split seconds, my body defaults to one of the four common trauma responses. Not addressing the underlying issues can lead to symptoms like Anxiety and/or Panic attacks and worsen PTSD symptoms just to name a few. Healing is the journey from blind reactions to calculated responses. Now, you can trade survival mode for a "tool belt" of healthy boundaries, breath work, and grounding techniques. Techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method or box breathing aren't just "fluff"—they send physical signals to your nervous system to "switch off" the alarm and reconnect you to the present moment. This helps us to better show up for ourselves and protect our relationships. When you feel triggered, take a breath and remind yourself: "I am not in that danger anymore.” “That past is not my current reality.” “I am safe now." Lastly, but most importantly I have to remind you that the true healing happens at the spiritual level!

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED ‼️ We are currently working on securing a new date and will provide an update ASAP _______________________________________________ Faith Meets Focus at the Firing Line W.O.O.T. Groups quarterly in-person event is called FIRE POWER—and we’re headed to the range! Join me us at The Modern Sportsman indoor shooting range in Blaine on April 25th @4p for a hands-on session designed to empower you with skill to confidently handle a firearm. What you’ll master: 🔥 Proper Shooting Stance & Grip 🔥 Loading and Unloading 🔥 Safe Storage Solutions 🔥 Understanding "When to Use" The Details: Where: The Modern Sportsman, Coon Rapids Cost: $40pp (feel free to BYOG) (Includes Rental) Limited Space: Only 10 spots available! RSVP: via Cashapp, $KBJuniel or at our Skool community link in the bio.