Amy is the founder of Memories of Honor, a non-profit based in Nashville, TN whose mission in life is HONORING OUR FALLEN MILITARY through Athletics, Entertainment & Special Events.

As a Navy brat, this organization is so close to my heart because our service men and women give up so much so we can have freedom.  Some pay the ultimate price and die in service to our country.  Memories of Honor exists to ensure that those men and women are not forgotten. 

Take some time this Memorial Day to listen to Amy's story... She has been through a lot in her life, but it all works into what God has her doing now.  She definitely didn't start out wanting to run her own non-profit, but through some intense things in her life, she has found her passion.  It's amazing how dreams and passions are born out of sometimes our darkest hours.  God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to HIS purpose. 

Interested in participating with Memories of Honor?  Be sure to check them out online at www. memoriesofhonor.org
Instagram - @memoriesofhonor
Facebook - @memoriesofhonor

Also, go check out Valorbands (mentioned at the end of the episode). 
www.wearablegratitude.com
Instagramm & Facebook: @wearablegratitude

This was such a great reminder to stop and get outside of ourselves.  Get uncomfortable.  Show gratitude and make every day Memorial Day! 

Friends!

I'm so excited to share this conversation with Jean... or maybe you know her better as Miss PattyCake.  She's been in ministry for 35+ years, traveling, singing and sharing the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ.  

In our conversation, she talks about how she ended up dawning the green dress and transforming preschool ministry as we know it. 

This is a great reminder to anybody who is involved with children: parents, grandparents, teachers, Sunday school workers, friends ... to keep praise on the forefront of our minds and always on our lips... this will not only change our lives, but influence the little lives around us.  

Be sure to connect with Jean (MPC) online:
Website: www.misspattycake.com
IG: @pattycakepraise
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pattycakepraise/

Sponsor a child here: https://www.misspattycake.com/mission

The books Jean mentioned:
"The Courts of Heaven" by Robert Henderson
"The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
"God is Good" by Bill Johnson

In this week's episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Christen Madigan.  Christen and her husband Chris live in Houston, TX and have a crazy adventure of adoption.  In 2017 they set out to adopt A BABY (just one) :) but God had other plans... God saw fit that the Madigans were to play a key role in redemption and restoration of 3 kiddos.  

I invite you to sit back and listen as Christen share their story, of how adoption wasn't even on the radar, to welcoming home 3 amazing kiddos, and all the in-between.  It's a conversation you don't want to miss, especially if you are considering adoption.  

In the show, Christen references the following resources:

Jason Johnson Blog - www.jasonjohnsonblog.com

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin (https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433541769 )

COMMUNITY!  Get connected with your local church, and community.  

If you liked this episode, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 1 - Tami Lewis, founder of The Joyful Mom. She shares tips and tricks on creating a calm home environment and finding joy as a mom in the "everyday".