This used to be my opening page, but I decided it was a little long...so if you still want to know more about me, keeeeepppp readinggggg!!! :)

I'd say I am getting my start as a recording artist a little later than some... But it took me years to be ready, God was preparing me all along...and it was certainly worth the wait.

I grew up in South Florida and at an early age discovered a love for music. Performing in musical theater productions professionally since age 10, I knew music was part of my heart. But as I grew older I also found that I was full of self-doubt and lacking confidence. Despite applause & encouragment from others, I did not believe in myself. The music I sang or played was always someone else's. For years I told myself and everyone around me that I couldn't write a song, it simply wasn't my "gift". I always felt as if I had no lyrics to share...nothing good enough at least.**

So, how did I finally find it in myself to write songs & record an album?? let me back up a bit!

In 1999, about 3 years after I was married, some good friends of ours were inviting us to church...over and over...until we finally went. This new church was like nothing I had experienced before. This place was exciting & something amazing was happening there. It was The Vineyard Church in Ft. Collins, CO. I had never experienced a church like this. We felt an energy in the church that day, a power that made these people sing out, made them raise their hands to God, and it was something I wanted to know more about. That day changed not only my life, but the path of our whole family. We are now a family of believers!!

I attended church growing up but not often and not in a real, personal way. I didn't know Him. But within a few months of being at this new church, I found myself at the front of the church praying Jesus into my heart. I made the decision to be Baptized for the first time in my life. What a beautiful, life giving day that was! Things haven't always been easy since then, and I find myself slipping sometimes, back into old habits. And the reality of depression or anxiety can creep up on me, but the biggest difference now is that now I have HOPE. And FAITH. And LOVE. And FORGIVENESS. I know now that even when I don't believe in myself, God does. I know that when I can't forgive myself, He does. And on my darkest days, when I don't love myself, my beautiful SAVIOR does. The knowledge of His faith in me and the strength I find in Him gave me the ability to finally let go of the fear that kept me from fully living my life & fulfilling my dreams. In doing that I could more clearly see God's purpose for me. This didn't become fully clear until the fall of 2006 when in a moment of inspiration from above, I put pen to paper and wrote a full song in about 2 hours. I never knew I had this in me. This was answered prayer in so many ways. And to imagine that within 6 months of that first song I would have written more than enough to record an album, and that 6 months after that I would have an album ready to release to the world. A dream come true. Many songwriters have written hundreds of songs by their early 30's, but for me I feel like I have just begun. I truly feel like that Butterfly on my cover...starting anew, ready to fly. So my album is aptly titled "Finally I Fly" because it has taken me years of growth and preparation to get here. And now, with a final prayer for courage, I let my songs Fly...my personal lyrics and notes out for all to hear.

Once I opened my heart and eyes to what Jesus had in store for me and found strength to believe in myself, the lyrics and music came flowing out faster than I could write them. It was like rain pouring down...lyric after lyric, note after note. For those around me in the fall of 2006, it was quite a sight...new songs every day or so. More songs than this album could hold. I realized the truth, His truth, that through Him I can do all things...He strengthens me. I hope in some way I can glorify Him & also relate with others about the struggles & triumphs we face trying to live a life for Him.

A huge thank you to my husband and our children who give me constant love and support. This album would have not happened without their loving encouragement. I am also incredibly proud to be a military wife! My love goes out to all the soldiers serving world wide & the families who wait bravely at home for their loved ones. We just finished a deployment to Iraq in December and I couldn't be more thankful to have my husband home & my family back together. Thank you as well to my parents, who were my first audience and sat for hours on end as I sang & played songs for them. Most of all to my Lord & Savior...I am in awe of You. Thank You for the incredible blessings in my life.

So my friends, if you are hearing me for the first time, I hope you can find some lyrics or melodies that move you, that touch your heart. These songs are my heart and soul. My album was released December 2007 and is now on sale...you can click the banner on the left side of this page to hear samples of the entire album & purchase it!! Digital download is also available. Just think, you can enjoy great music & help my kids go to college...since I spent their tuition making this album! (kidding!) :) There are 11 songs, each song tells a different story about my life journey. Songs about becoming a Christian & trying to live like one, songs about love, friendship & being faithful in relationships and more! Many of these are not your typical Christian songs, so please go check them out & really take in the lyrics. Keep checking back as I change songs and make updates.**

Also, please message me anytime...I do my very best to communicate on a personal level with my My Space friends!

Thanks for listening!

God bless, Stacy