Celebrating 10 years! - (And, what I've learned along the way)

Ten years ago I had a job I loved, working with people I loved, on a career path that I was excited about. I was also a new mom. Addy – our older daughter – was just a few months old and my heart made a 180-degree turn. God was calling me to something new. To take a step of faith. At home. With Addy. And while it was a hard decision (one that still stirs much emotion in me today), it was a decision I knew I had to make. I had no idea what was in store.

It’s crazy to me that Evan McBroom was starting Fishhook at this exact same time. I didn’t know it, but God was calling me to Fishhook. That, however, wouldn’t be revealed for two more years. First, I had to leave the position mentioned above and welcome our second daughter, Livy, to our family.

Shortly thereafter, with a 2-year-old, 8-week-old and an incredibly supportive husband, I started the journey with Fishhook. In those early days, I think I committed to working a few hours a week. That changed pretty quickly. Thanks, Kingsway Christian Church!

Today? I have a 10-year-old, an 8-year-old and the same great husband. And here’s what I’ve - no, I mean - here's what we've learned these past 10 years.

• When God moves in your heart, you can’t fight it. Instead, I’ve learned that you have to explore it. Pray about it. Lean into it. Try it.
• Emotion is a good thing. Even when that emotion sticks with you for 10+ years, it’s a good thing. For me, the emotion of these past 10 years reminds me how blessed I’ve been to feel so deeply, and it reminds me of the courage it has taken to step out and to keep steppin’.
• God works through the up-and-down journey – and our faithfulness – over time. Ten years ago, I had no idea what this adventure would bring. And I still don’t see the full picture. But I know that step by step, day by day, year by year, there has been change in me. Change in my family. Change at Fishhook. Change through Fishhook. And it is very good. It’s been orchestrated by God. And it will continue to be. 

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