Chapter 1: Ames

My family's roots in Iowa are deep, built on hard work and a shared faith. My grandpa's relentless effort to transform a rocky farm into fertile land paved the way for his children's futures. My parents met through a campus Christian group, their shared beliefs shaping their lives and ultimately mine. From those early connections and a strong sense of community, my own story began in Ames, a place where faith and family have always been intertwined.