I am 100% committed to three things. God, my family, and my community. Whereas, it has been an extremely trying time for me over the past few months, I have received endless blessings and affirmation that I am right where I need to be. My hope is that these three things are evident in my daily life, and anyone who knows me will be able to see my commitments.
God has proven his endless love for my family. Although we aren't quite ready to share the explicit details of what the doctor visits have entailed , we are so very grateful and appreciative of your prayers and support. It has been an extremely difficult time for us, and yet we continue to see God's mercy and grace in every situation. In the Bible, John teaches us that miracles are granted to us so that we may see the significance of something greater. Miracles are signs that point us to what really matters. I believe that the miraculous works God has granted in my mom's life have taught my entire family lessons of love, patience, and perseverance. Not only have these miracles affected our lives, but other's lives who may not even know her. She has such a graceful, amazing story. And although she is very reserved in how the public knows her story, I am privileged to tell it. And when there's not so good news, God is still holding my hand and teaching me how to receive Peace and understanding.
Through all of this, I have been very blessed to join Heritage Realty Group as a Real Estate Agent. I have been able to focus my extra "energy" on selling Real Estate, and so far it has been such a rewarding experience. Robyn Brown is not only my broker, but the best mentor I could ask for. She has been such an inspiration to me. Her support, through personal and business matters, has been an extreme comfort though all of this. In a nutshell, for those of you who don't know, I began my Real Estate education and training this past summer. After many, many hours (147 to be exact) I received my Real Estate license in November. A few days later, I joined Robyn in Orlando, Florida for the National Real Estate Convention. WOW what an awesome experience!! To be surrounded by professionalism, success, and innovative individuals was truly motivating. I came back with a new-found motivation that would help me fulfill my purpose in my community. Whereas I am still working for Tech, I am also involved with Heritage Realty. I'm not sure where either of these opportunities will take me, but I am certainly willing to find out. I have been employed at Tech for 5 years participating in recruiting, counseling, and coordinating transfer student enrollment. It is such a personally rewarding job in helping students, whether they are from another Country or born and raised in Ruston, to find their place at our University. Louisiana Tech REALLY is such a great place to be, and I love to share my experience and knowledge with new people on a daily basis. I also use these skills and experience to transfer into the Housing Market, as I am continually meeting new people. Because I am from Ruston, I was just so sure that I knew every single person in my hometown. Well, I am here to tell you... I was wrong! Turns out, I meet someone new almost every day! I enjoy creating new relationships, and It's pretty awesome to be able to help impact the Ruston community. Promoting our great town, along with the foundation of Louisiana Tech has been culmination of greatness for me.
I have found myself with an inner struggle of emotions. I am happier in my life than I have ever been, but how can this be? I have exerted every ounce of sadness and heartbreak at the same time. God is teaching me how to balance my emotions and to let it be. I am far from being able to perfect the balance, but I am certainly trying. I used to think I struggled with patience, and while in some cases I still do, the more I struggle, the more I learn in the end. I am forever learning. Trusting the Lord with everything has been my stronghold. Although I will strive to be the perfect wife, and the perfect daughter, and the perfect business woman, I know that as long as I trust in God and his will for my life, I'm gonna be okay.
