Mary was born and raised in Long Island, New York. She was the last of the eleven children her mother bore. From birth to her developmental years of adolescence, she lived with an abusive parent. Not surprisingly, she's spent many of her adult years believing dysfunctional relationships were "the norm". After a 20+ year career in the healthcare profession, and being a successful single parent, she allowed God to use her to get this message out. "Someone's mess is always someone else's message". Mary has lived a life of God's favor and wanted to share His goodness with the world. She is still living out more of God's favor and what she once considered the impossible. She believes God is using her to give encouragement to another, to someone who feels hopeless and helpless. Conveying the message that if you "Look up for your power within and press on!" God will be the vehicle to carry you to your destination. So don't give up and don't give out. Just hold on a little while longer..