Hi, and welcome to Braced in Faith—a space I created to document one of the most challenging (and faith-stretching) seasons of my life.

I’m a 45-year-old single mom to a beautiful toddler girl and two older sons. After years of dealing with severe jaw misalignment, braces, and all the emotional ups and downs that come with it… I’m finally scheduled for double jaw surgery on July 10th.

It’s scary. It’s overwhelming. And it’s honestly a bit lonely—especially navigating this while raising a little one and trying to keep up with life. But I’ve felt God tugging on my heart to share this journey, raw and real, with anyone who might be walking through something similar.

This blog is not just about surgery.

• Healing (physically, spiritually, emotionally)
• Motherhood at a later stage in life
• Trusting God in the unknown
• Preparing for recovery and counting down the days
• Creating faith-based tools and resources to help others heal too

I’ll be sharing updates leading up to surgery, what I’m packing, my recovery meal plans, Amazon finds, scripture-based encouragement, and maybe a few teary posts on the hard days too.

If you’re a mom, a woman of faith, someone healing from surgery, or just someone who feels braced in your own battles—I hope this blog meets you with grace, honesty, and hope.

We’re braced in faith together. 💛 Thank you for being here. Truly.