My Story

When I was living at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya, a dorm dad shared a short message that really stuck with me. He said that everyone has bad days or moments when they feel discouraged. Instead of sitting in those feelings, he chooses to do something creative. He reminded us that God is creative—we see it in the beauty of the world He made—and when we create, we’re reflecting God's image in us. For him, that simple act of creating always lifted his spirits. This simple example made such an impact on me that whenever I am down or frustrated, I stop and find a way to be creative instead. I’ve always loved being creative; therefore, I’ve found that working on a project helps shift my heart from being anxious to a place where I can meet with God. I love that every time I do something with my hands, it fills me with encouragement and peace, and to me, that’s “something heavenly.”