About Me
Hi everyone! My name is Kristen. I am a follower of Jesus, a daughter, sister, aunt, knitter, and "home" enthusiast. I live in Lake Ridge, VA, surrounded by beloved family. I grew up moving from Coast to Coast as a military brat. Graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003, Go Hokies! Set off on my own Coast Guard adventure in 2005. In 2013 I had an encounter with Jesus that changed my life forever. He has been molding and mending my heart every since. In 2019, I embarked on a 2 year sabbatical and COVID-19 hit in early 2020, giving me plenty of time to contemplate what the Lord was calling me to. I've always been a bit of a social activist and through my work as a practicing attorney I was able to live out Proverbs 31: 8 "Open your mouths for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute." While I loved this work, I felt God was calling me to something different, something closer to home, something.....at home. I began to contemplate my own home, a place where f...