Goodbye 2020 and Happy New Year!

Written on New Year's Eve 2020.

This year was certainly a whirlwind. The pandemic turned my entire life and career upside down; I had to reimagine my life and career in a new way. I went from getting ready for my new tour, co-founding my I Am Extraordinary Academy, mentoring my high school girls group, teaching workshops at schools around the county and ministering at churches (etc.) to being quarantined and losing the majority of my income. For all of my fellow performing artists, entertainers and speakers- we know there is a buzz that you get from being on stage and teaching that is supernatural...even though I do enjoy alone time, not being able to be on stage or teaching in a classroom was very hard. I also miss the people I haven't been able to see in person since March. The hardest part has been watching people suffer and lose loved ones (I lost 2 dear friends this year), although I have found many creative ways to give to those who have suffered in 2020.

Even though I wasn't on stage that much, this year God still brought to pass other dreams that have been in my heart for over a decade! Even more importantly I experienced abundant restoration, reconciliation, and limitless healing in my heart and mind. I allowed myself to be loved and to love beyond my wildest imagination, and grew leaps and bounds in my vulnerability and transparency. I have been told that I am bold as a lion and strong, but sometimes I don't feel so bold or strong- sometimes I feel very weak and like a scaredy cat. But the good news is my strength is not found in how strong I feel, my strength is found in the One Who makes me strong! (Psalm 27:1) Thank You God for being the JOY of my life and to everyone who supports me and helped to make this crazy year so special. I will hold every beautiful moment in my heart forever.