How did you become involved at St. Peter’s?

I was born and raised at St. Peter’s. I took a few years off to try out the Catholic Church but returned home about a year and a half ago.

What do you love about attending St. Peter's?

I love the people. I can worship God anywhere. The people of St. Peter’s is what makes me feel at home.

What attracts you to the Episcopal Church?

I love the ritual of our services and that we teach to love everyone.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 

As a single Mom, I don’t have much free time. As a family, we spend most weekends at a baseball field watching my son, Glenn play with his travel team. We also spend a good amount of time at the pool watching my daughter, Elizabeth swim competitively for Blue Wave. Outside of kid activities and work, I do love to run and I work out at CrossFit Plant City. I enjoy doing small home renovation projects and I would love to travel more!

What is the last book you read?

I’m currently reading The Midwife of Auschwitz and I can’t put it down.

What is something that you are passionate about and would like to spend more time doing?

I really enjoy giving back and being charitable. I want my children to see and understand that we are very fortunate and that giving is more rewarding than receiving. I love being a part of the fundraising efforts for Laundry Love and seeing the impact that makes on the lives of people in Plant City.

What is a way that God has shown up in your life recently?

When my husband passed away, I felt lost in many ways. I felt guilt, resentment, anger, extreme grief… you name it, I felt it. It was around that time that I felt a very strong pull back to St. Peter’s. There isn’t really anyway for me to explain it, but I just felt like I needed to be there. One Sunday, I got up and headed to church. The sermon that day, spoke to me. I had tears streaming down my face and I knew in that moment, St. Peter’s is where I was supposed to be and that pull I was feeling, was God. He knew what I needed to help heal me and my family. Now, when I feel those little gut feelings, or those moments when I feel a little tug, I know in my heart it’s God way of showing me my path. I find comfort in knowing that God is with me on this journey.

What is one item on your or your family’s bucket list?

There are so many things and so little time. Currently, my daughter wants to go to a Taylor Swift concert, my son wants to see the Pittsburgh Steelers play in Pittsburgh, and I want to camp under the Northern Lights.

Did you develop any new skills or hobbies during the pandemic?



I started running longer distances. Before the pandemic, I would have told you I did not like to run. Running became an escape for me to be outside and free of all responsibility. I would listen to audiobooks and just take off. As a result, I started doing half marathons. As of now, I still do not have any desire to run further than that 😂