Dreams Come True

Yall, I’m just happy to be alive. My husband and I had a conversation recently. He asked me, “Why do you walk around with a big smile on your face sometimes? It makes me feel like I need to do the same.” I told him I’m just happy to be alive. He loved that. 

I’ve known my husband for almost 20 years now. Dating for 4 years, married for 15 years this May 2025. He’s seen me at my worst, at my best, and in between. 

He was with me during my transition from a life full of struggle to a life that is full of joy. I still have my ups and downs and many struggles, but it’s way different. 

What changed? I’m asking that question for myself as well. I know it all started in 2021, and I’m starting to forget. I know prior to that I was in a severe depression for many years. And even before that, I had no sense of self. Always living to please others, which meant a life of constant fear, worry, and anxiety. 

In a nutshell, the progression of it all led me to losing everything. The only thing I had for long periods of time was God. I prayed the only prayer I can think of, “Help.” And help started trickling in. I received it one thing at a time: for my mind, body, and spirit; my marriage; my family; restored relationships, new friendships…

Before I knew it, help started coming in the form of things that bring me joy. Things that brought up some things I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid. 

I’ve always dreamed of having a dance party. The first God inspired dream was to have that dance party. It ended up being pretty extravagant in a big courtyard of Chateau Noland in SLO in 2021. I needed to take a moment with myself in the bathroom because I felt embarrassed that I was having this party. And then I felt God whisper to me, “If I want you to throw this party, you gotta let me love you.” I got a friend discount from a wonderful woman in the first Bible study I joined ever since coming back to faith. She just happened to inherit the venue recently. Maybe it was all a divine setup. 

The next dream was to sing. On my birthday week in May 2022, I hosted a private concert with my family and friends at the Monday Club in SLO. I called it “Flowers in May.” 

And in 2023, I went to Disneyland for my birthday!

As I planned and enjoyed these dreams, I was intentional about using them to remember where I used to be and the new life God has given me. I even used it as an opportunity to share my story with my young son in an age appropriate way as a way to teach him hope.

The latest dream come true is hosting my new event called “Dreams Chat.” I created space in my home for women to be free to share their dreams without holding back. It was a wonderful event. I know first hand the joy of God reminding me of my dreams and helping them come true. I want to pay it forward. 

Stay tuned for another Dreams Chat event in Spring 2025 because dreams do come true.