Girl God Grace

For me those three words say it all.  I am a girl, a bit older girl now, who was saved by the grace of God.

I am sure there were days my family was doubtful I would make it to the other side.  I was a PK, preacher’s kid, with a father, grandfather and many other relatives in ministry.  My birth was heralded throughout the family and the church (at least in my mind and family memories). I was the only child and grandchild for seven full years.  Imagine the amount of attention I received. I cried when my mom had a boy and not a baby girl for me to play with. My brother and cousins would say I worked it, waiting until way too old to mention, to join the adult Christmas gift exchange.

Many expectations both internal and external were projected onto me and I failed to meet many of them as I entered into my teen and young adult years. Like so many other young women I struggled with low self-esteem and was looking everywhere to fill that hole.

These days I work for a faith based non-profit where we help young and not so young girls facing an unplanned pregnancy. My passion is to help others think about their choices and help young woman find a better way.  I learned a long time ago that abortion is not a good option.   I desire to help women find the freedom and healing that only God can provide.

In addition, I have a dream job contributing recipes and blogging for Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and Eat Better America.  I also have Adventures In The Kitchen, where we celebrate life around the table.

You can contact me at cheriliefeld@gmail.com.

Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Ps 103:4