Welcome to Amazing Grace Reflections

There are chains you can’t see but still feel—the weight of fear, guilt, expectations, and silence.

Growing up, I truly believed my father was a real-life superhero. The kind who didn’t wear a cape but showed up every single day—with strength, resolve, and unwavering love. He made a promise as a teenager to marry my mother one day, and at 22, without pressure or persuasion, he fulfilled it. Together, they raised seven children grounded in faith, sacrifice, and steady love.

I used to think healing had to be instant to be real. But then came the season where I walked through pain—literally—and learned that sometimes, healing comes in the pressing. This is the story of how God met me there.

Scripture Focus: Daniel 10:12–14

Life has a way of throwing us into unexpected pits—moments of hardship that feel impossible to climb out of. As a single parent navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic, I found myself facing one of the toughest challenges of my life: being forced to leave my rental home with only 60 days to find shelter for my children.

Have you ever experienced something so surreal it felt like a moment from The Twilight Zone?

As a single mom, I’ve faced moments of doubt, exhaustion, and uncertainty—but through it all, God’s grace has carried me. There are days when the weight of responsibility feels heavy, where help seems distant, and when the silent sacrifices go unnoticed. Yet, even in those moments, God reminds me—I am seen.

When I first heard Kayla’s teacher dismiss her potential, I was stunned.

At 17 years old, I saw ambition and opportunity as inseparable. I had spent years refining a vision—one where I would create something meaningful, forge my own path, and turn ideas into reality. So when a senior-year job training program promised the chance to connect with local businesses and receive college assistance, it felt like the perfect launchpad. But just when I thought I was stepping toward my future, an unexpected turn changed everything.

Sometimes, healing comes in ways we never expect.