07/21/2026
Have you ever had a defining moment? A moment you never want to forget? A moment you know will stay with you forever?
That was this moment at youth camp.
I was worshiping when my boys left their seats and stood on either side of me. I wrapped my arms around them, and for a moment I was overwhelmed with emotion.
It was a full-circle moment.
I didn’t grow up in church or attend youth group. But the summer after I gave my life to Jesus, I volunteered with Global Youth Ministries to help lead youth camps.
I was 19 years old, incredibly introverted, and as nervous as could be. But I knew God was calling me to step outside of my comfort zone, and saying “yes” changed the trajectory of my life.
It was one of the best summers of my life.
Fast forward to this past week.
I returned to youth camp, this time as a leader pouring into a group of 6th-grade girls as they grew deeper in their walk with Jesus. At the same time, I watched my own boys experience camp for the very first time.
Years ago, during our journey through infertility, I wondered if this day would ever come. I prayed for children. I prayed for moments like these.
And then, in the middle of worship, I realized I was living the very prayers I had once cried out to God.
These boys will always be my heart.
I’m also so thankful we’ve found a church The Church of Eleven22 that truly feels like home—a place where our family can plant deep roots, grow in our faith, and do life alongside people who love Jesus.
I left camp with a heart full of gratitude—for these moments, these memories, and for a God whose faithfulness has far exceeded anything I could have imagined. ❤️ Eleven22 Students