Facing a reality I never expected, my family and I adapted while moving forward together. Along the way, I learned a powerful lesson that shifted my approach to both business and life. 

 As I sat there holding my son to save the walls from getting yet another hole, exhaustion enveloped me. For the past three hours, he had screamed and thrown a fit. I hit my breaking point and knew something had to give.

When my fourth (and final!) baby Hayes, was born with a previously undiagnosed congenital heart defect, it turned our world upside down. I have never been as scared as I was when I found out my precious newborn infant was going to need open heart surgery to survive. It was quite an entrance into this world and he continued making his mark as the final member of this family.

I could tell that something about him was different early on. I had seen temper tantrums with

my older children, but when Hayes threw a fit, it was something special and he burned with the fire of a thousand suns.

His fits would go on for hours with hitting, punching, kicking, spitting and throwing things. I was exhausted, embarrassed and never wanted to leave my house.  I asked everyone I could what I should do. The pediatrician recommended time out (as if I had not already tried), and others said my child simply could not act that way – no kidding. Hayes even broke my nose with his head!

Eventually I took to Facebook mom groups and found a potential answer – he could be on the spectrum. Some expressed concern for what the future of our family would hold, but to be honest, I was so grateful and relieved to have some semblance of guidance.

We had an explanation for the behaviors we had been experiencing and with that knowledge, we could finally map out a plan forward.  Life with Hayes hasn’t always been easy by any means, for him or for us, but having a plan in place has certainly helped all of us navigate these waters together.

My family is everything to me, and it grew even larger when I found my biological family several years ago (I was adopted at birth and have 7 siblings!). Growing up an only child and adding a multitude of new people into the mix of an already bustling family hasn’t been an easy task, but it has certainly been worthwhile.  With every challenge has come a gift; there have been more people to love and more people to love me and my children.

Through my children, I learned how to evolve my perspective and become even more empathetic; everyone is fighting some sort of battle, even if we don’t see it on the outside.

There will always be someone struggling more than you OR someone struggling less than you, but this doesn’t make YOUR struggle invalid.  Coming from a place of authentic empathy, I have taken my problem solving to the next level. Of course, there are still days when the wheels fall off and I am certainly not perfect; sometimes I keep a positive perspective and sometimes I do not…however, every day is an opportunity to start again with the possibility of new successes to be had.

Through all the tears and challenges, and even the hole-in-the-wall moments, I try to look for the good. I realized long ago that even if it feels like the world is crashing down around you, there is always something to be grateful for.

I have been a licensed real estate agent since 2010 and truly love what I do and the people I meet. It has not always been easy, but what I am most proud of are all the people I have helped throughout the years and the lives I have had a hand in shaping. This is what keeps me coming back every single day. My children equipped me to serve others with empathy and to search for solutions instead of giving up when things get hard. 

I enjoy what I do, the people around me, and helping others reach their dreams through real estate. I especially enjoy serving communities that do not get fair and equal representation because I truly believe that everyone deserves equal service! Whenever I am not working, I enjoy going on vacation and hanging out at the beach. My favorite part of being a real estate agent is helping my clients reach dreams that others deem impossible.

 Whether you are buying or selling, I always start with you. What do you hope to achieve and what does reaching that goal look like for you? Once I understand your goals, I will get to work and find the best solution to fit your lifestyle. Throughout the process I will treat you as I would my own family, prioritizing your needs and protecting your interests.

I have extensive experience in residential, investment, farm and ranch, as well as military and corporate relocation. It is important to me to provide exceptional service, which is why I have been a licensed broker since 2020. Before I moved to The Woodlands, I moved every two years from 1996 to 2013, so I understand the moving struggle! I have been through so many moves and built my career in the rubble of the market crash, so I know how to make the impossible work. Logistics can be tricky, and I understand how to accommodate unique situations including out-of-state buyers and sellers, military families trying to find their next home base, and investors as well. Once the transaction is over, I will continue to help you succeed as your lifelong real estate professional.