I’ve been married to my husband, CJ, for 12 years. He really is amazing. We have four children – Avery (8), Riley (5), Makayla (almost 2), and Carter (1). Yes, the babies are very close in age (7 months to be exact) but that’s a story for another time – and yes, it is almost like having twins. Never a dull moment with our crew around and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
CJ serves as a youth minister at our congregation in Fayetteville, AR and we couldn’t ask to be a part of a more wonderful church family! They have been such a blessing to us, and working with teens is always an adventure. With that, I find myself a bio, foster, adoptive, bonus, and fill-in mama.
I started Okie Sunshine as a way to use my life to encourage and uplift others, be it through funny stories, relatable experiences, or Scriptural applications to everyday life during a rough patch for our family in 2016. Even now, I look at the world around me and there is no shortage of things to be sad, scared, angry, timid, and embarrassed about. But you know what? There is still a lot of good in the world; things to be proud of and grateful for. That is what I choose to focus on.
I’m a stay-at-home mom (who also drives a school bus!), former indoor cycling instructor and Peloton junkie, casual health enthusiast, hater of clutter, lover of road trips, and an avid fan of dark chocolate almonds, coffee, and anything pineapple or coconut.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Okie Sunshine. I hope that you found it uplifting and encouraging!
~ Kelcey