I've often wondered how different my life might have been if I'd known at seven years old, when I was diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes, what I know today. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, I grew up in a large, loving family where faith in God became the foundation of my life. Little did I know how often that faith would be tested. Family has always been one of my greatest blessings.
I married young, became a mother of three, and later found myself navigating single motherhood. When John came into my life, we blended our family of five young children, ages three to seven. Those years weren't always filled with sunshine and roses! Some seasons tested us beyond anything we could have imagined. Yet through it all, our faith and commitment to family carried us forward. Today, more than 37 years later, we are blessed with five children and 13 grandchildren.
My lifelong experiences sparked an insatiable curiosity about health, wellness, and the remarkable complexities of the human body. That curiosity led me to become a Certified Wholistic Health Coach through the Institute of Wholistic Health. Today, I continue researching, educating others, asking questions, and encouraging them to explore possibilities they may never have considered.
John and I also find great joy in serving our community through Carmichael HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team), where faith, compassion, and friendship bring people together to help those in need.
So why did I write Look At Me Now — Whole Again!? Because some stories are simply too important to leave untold.
My life has taken turns I never expected, challenged beliefs I once took for granted, and led me to discoveries I never dreamed possible.
What happened along the way? What changed? And why did I choose to share my story?
Those answers are waiting for you in Look At Me Now — Whole Again!, published November 13, 2024.
Perhaps something in my journey will inspire you to look at your own life through an entirely different lens.
