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this is my story

I am a t-shirt and jean type gal, a passionate Mama to 4, believer, fan of homemade cookies, nature, a good heart to heart, and slightly obnoxious dance parties with my kiddos. This is my story.

Mother Teresa said, "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."

15 years ago, I spent several months working in the orphanages of Ecuador. It was the first time I had witnessed the tragedy of broken families so large scale, and it was eye opening. But among the heartache, I found something even more powerful, I found strength, resilience, and goodness in so many children. That experience ignited a desire inside of me to speak up and raise awareness for vulnerable children in the America.

Since becoming involved with Foster care, I have fallen in love with Marjorie Hinckley's quote, "There isn't a person you wouldn't love, if you could read their story." I hear stories about those who have been touched by foster care in some way- and these real life stories of heartache, resilience, courage,and faith are inspiring. As I listen to these stories something changes inside of me, strangers begin to resemble someone familiar. Misconceptions are replaced with compassion, assumptions are replaced with admiration, and distance is replaced with community.

We all have a story. Stories that testify of our heartache, humanity, divinity, growth, strength, and goodness. And maybe if we share + hear more stories, we can love more freely. We can relate. We can connect. We can break down barriers and build new bridges. 

My hope for Amity & Anthem is to share stories that connect, uplift, educate, empower, and move us to action. Hearing stories can help us reach beyond our normal associations to break down barriers and build a community. I hope this space encourages us to recognize our influence as mothers and to use our platform to speak up for the children who don't have a voice.

Our goal is to help you advocate for vulnerable children through education, stories, opportunities, and our Do-Good Shop. We can't do everything but we can do something, and although it might seem small in your eyes, we never know the gravity it can carry for someone else. Together, we can transform the world. 

"We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, can transform the world." - Howard Zinn