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Hi, I'm Allison, and I'm so glad you found me!  I am a central Texan, born and raised a farmer's daughter who reaches to be a better version of myself every single day.  I grew up learning to work hard, dream big, and always be kind to those around me.  I am now living my dream because I chose to be persistent and persevere through anxiety, self doubt, and failure.  I have learned that I am stronger than anything that comes my way because God is bigger and better and will be with me every step of the way.  

 I am a child of God, wife to my college sweetheart, mother to 2 girls, and a family nurse practitioner.  But that's not all!  I am a runner, writer, dog Mom to a spoiled rotten goldendoodle, and lover of books, travel, coffee, and wine.  I love all things personal growth and feel that I am able to better serve those around me when my cup is filled up.  When I fill up, I can spill out to my family, friends, patients, and my readers.  

 Just like farming, life is full of seasons of cultivating, planting, pruning and harvest.  Some seasons are full of joy and other seasons are heavy and filled with heartache.  It is during these difficult seasons that we must learn to fill our cup with good things.  I hope that you will join me on this journey of pouring into ourselves so we can joyfully pour into others.  

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  1. Jen HJanuary 16, 2020 at 1:45 PM

    Love everything about this. Excited to journey alongside you.

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