In an effort to publish inspirational books and products and with the hope of developing a place of community, I began Hope-Filled Living in 2007. I had just left a painful experience in the pastorate of the Free Methodist church and spent many months on sabbatical, praying for direction. I had also been living with a chronic illness for a number of years and felt the need to reach out to others who needed to feel the same hope of which I was in need. "The great essentials of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for" and I needed a hope of my own. Once I took a step, God opened new doors of opportunity to me. I was asked to lead some life coaching groups on Chronic Illness, where I met a group of wonderfully supportive and positive people.

Over the next year I continued to learn more about myself and understand that when one door closes, God always has another one waiting to open. It is my desire to write books that inspire my readers, fill them with a sense of belonging and bring healing to people through my wounds, and ultimately open a retreat center for women. "Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard." Anne Saxton

What real things are you passionate about? What brings you joy? What issues fill you with pain? When we answer these questions, we begin to understand our purpose. God knows your purpose, do you? He has the perfect plan for your life.  "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me." Psalm 138:8

 I promise my readers that my books will always be real, down to earth, and that I will share my joys, pain and experiences on a level on which they can relate. My heart and passion are driven by a desire to bring hope to those who are suffering and looking for a new direction and something solid to grasp.

Pain, grief, and loss are an aspect of life that will touch each of us during our lifetime.We are shaped by our experiences, emotional, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual.  God desires to take the greatest areas of pain in your life and use them for good.  He desires to help you utilize the painful experiences to help bring meaning, understanding, hope and significance into the lives of others who cannot make it through without your help.

Sometimes we don't understand why God would allow us to go through so much suffering. We look around the world and see it passing us by with healthy people doing healthy living. It hardly seems fair. But I want you to know that we all pass through trials and that God DOES have a plan for your life, even though the way may be bumpy. It is on this premise that I write my books. I too struggle with life issues: health, family, emotional and spiritual. I understand pain. My personal sufferings with illness have made me an expert on it! God can take your areas of pain and distress and use them too!