Let me tell you about my journey
I go by Bekah and I’m the mother of five great kiddos ages 8-20. My husband and I met in an astronomy class 25 years ago, before receiving my bachelor’s in English. I am a certified life coach. When I’m not involved in day to day busyness, I thrive spending time with family, or hiking in the mountains with a good friend and our beloved family dog, Penny.
MY STORY
I Have Been on Two Sides of a Faith Crisis/Journey
My first experience with faith crisis was in the role of a very frightened wife as my husband, who was on the high council at the time, disclosed doubts he had acquired as he had been trying to help others. I am sad to say I wasn’t a very good listener, I offered fairly unhelpful Sunday School answers. I was very afraid and unable to allow space to hear his concerns.
Fast forward a year or so and I was experiencing my own doubt and going through a deconstruction process, trying to determine what my foundation was and where the cracks existed. It was a frightening and grief filled period of time. I had a pit in my stomach for nearly a year. It was also a lonely time, a time where I didn’t know who it was safe to talk with or who could possibly help.
During that time I was also experiencing some intense family dynamics. The intensity of this period brought me to my knees, and sent me searching for answers, leading me on a journey of self discovery and personal growth. The crisis shifted to a journey.
It Is Well With My Soul
My morning alarm during that period became a source of peace and reassurance as I woke each day to Anthem Lights’ It Is Well With My Soul. I found many resources that helped me on my journey. A life coach helped me to gain greater awareness of my thoughts and feelings and the impact they were having on my life.
This journey created in me the desire and passion to help others find their footing, to provide that safe place for people to share that I longed for when it felt like my world was crashing down.
While I don’t claim to have all the answers for myself or anyone else, I can offer a listening ear and an assurance that, amid uncertainty, peace can be found within. In my personal journey, my faith in God is more alive than at any other time in my life. I have felt His hand in my life, and I can not deny that. Today I rejoice in my faith while also embracing uncertainty and the reality that my journey in faith and growth will be lifelong. It is well with my soul. I am certain that It can also be well with your soul!
Let’s talk about how I can support you in your journey
Family Story Time
Lily’s Story
My daughter sharing her experience with scrupulosity, or faith related guilt, and coming to find her God, a loving and accepting Father. I am so grateful for my daughter and friend and her wisdom and beautiful soul.
Nate’s Story
My brother sharing his experience of growing up as a gay young man in an LDS community. I am so grateful for this guy and his big heart, the sweetest brother a girl could ask for.