Since October 2024, so many things have been weighing on my heart. I took a leap of faith and joined my very first mission trip with the local YMCA to an orphanage in Mexico. I set out on this journey with hopes of bringing love and light to the children living there, aiming to change their world through service and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I was not prepared for what awaited me. Instead, that trip and those children shattered every broken piece of my heart and filled it with a love that is indescribable, forever changing my life.

Hello, friends! My name is Kristi, and I am so blessed that you’ve come here to read about my life. I am a mother of five, and my story is not one of picture-perfect beginnings, good choices, or unwavering faith. I have faced many trials and have lived with the shame of my past decisions. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone, the new is here.” As I struggle to remind myself of this every day, lets just strive to do better than the day before.

I am new to sharing my story, just as many of you may be. I know that Jesus is walking this path with me, and I am excited to walk alongside you as I share more about myself, my family, and how short-term missions can impact your life. Thank you for all your prayers!