My Story
Contrary to popular belief I've never been the pretty popular girl. I have felt like an outsider most of my life. Now don't shed any tears for me. Although lonely, I had a decent childhood. I was never bullied and made friends easily. With a very big imagination and lots of free time on my hands I was naturally drawn to things like music, theater, art, and writing. These things allowed an introvert like myself a way to get lost in a world I created.
Fast forward. I go through high school and on to college. In college I began to find my voice and my love affair with makeup artistry started. At the time I didn't wear any makeup at all but I would look at magazines or music videos and be completely enamored with the makeup. After college, I got married in 2001 and had two of the best kids ever. I loved being a wife AND a mother. However, that feeling of being an outsider never went away. I knew deep down there had to be some purpose and worth to my life. So the journey to W.o.W Makeup Artistry began.
After my divorce in 2011 I went through what I like to call My Wilderness Journey. Simply put, my divorce nearly killed me. All the feelings of rejection and loneliness were so overwhelming at times that I would wish I could disappear. Although, I have been a Believer most of my life I never had a real relationship with God. During this most difficult time in my life is where I found out that what I had been searching for and longing for all these years was Him. God met me in The Wilderness and slowly he showed me a way out. But being the awesome God he is didn't stop there. He rekindled a passion in me and showed me that I could take my love (and talent) of makeup to live out my purpose AND glorify Him at the same time. It was mind blowing and I fought it with everything in my body. I don't feel equipped. But if there is one thing I have learned about God is that when He gives you a purpose to fulfill it will happen.
So, this blog is another step of faith and obedience to a God who loved me enough to come save me from myself. He has shown me my worth and I pray I can do the same for others.
Be Blessed and Encouraged<3