Hey, you.

It’s me, Iesha.

I’m an Austin native, born to Nicaraguan parents. I’m married to Brian, and mom to two fiery girls. I believe in the power of prayer and coffee, and I make it a point to start my days there- not because I am better than anyone, but because without both, my default personality is pretty salty.

I like to write about the things that actually keep me up at night, things I voice memo my best friends about, and notes I ferociously take on scrap paper all over my house. All of those usually have something to do with finding God in my real life. But not always.

I have a special place in my heart for the transitional seasons of life. For the people waiting to “arrive”, and I try to be someone who can bring peace when someone feels paralyzed.

I choose to invest generously into imperfect but life-giving friendships, it’s one of the highest values in my life. Others include: the power of honest and kind communication, how freaking cool Jesus is, and how much I hate when people order the wrong thing at restaurants.

If you’re reading this, you likely are or have been between two things. Maybe between life seasons, maybe between decisions, maybe between the before and after of grief. I’ve been there, I am there. I’m writing these words for just this moment to slow down the thinking and panic and rumination on what could have been or what could be and give you encouraging words right where you are … just for today.

You up for joining in the mess?