In April 2021 I moved to Jackson, Wyoming. I decided to move before even visiting the place. I believe living in Paris helped me be brave in this decision. If I could live in a country where I didn’t speak the language then I could live in a new state in the US! So I moved. I have shared a lot of my feelings and life on social media. So for the most part if you followed my journey on IG, then you know somewhat the why’s, and etc. But why Wyoming is a question I get asked a lot. From living in Paris then to Wyoming, well it’s random. I am here to say it wasn’t random. lol I am a Christian and I am also very emotional. Since walking with Jesus I made a decision that I didn’t want to be led by my emotions. Yes I am aware I am an emotional being but I didn’t want to be led by them. I get it wrong sometimes of course but this is my heart truly.

My sister visited Wyoming for a few Christmas’s and she told me about a cute Bakery that she felt like I would love. I give her credit for encouraging me and sharing this with me but she says it was all me and she did nothing.

But girl you did something, & thank you.

You see I have been praying to God “Please lead me and direct to where you want me to go. I don’t want to move back to Florida but I will if that is where you want me.” My sister then shares this place with me, and then I reach out to the bakery. A few interviews later I get the Job and its done.

I am moving to Wyoming.

A mountain town that my sister describes to be absolutely beautiful that I just needed to see it with my eyes. I graduate and I fly to Florida. In 3 weeks I pack up my life and I fly to Vegas to meet up with my sister. We then drive to Jackson, Wyoming. I kept looking at the mountains around me and my sister was like that’s nothing compared to where you are moving.

I WAS SO EXPECTANT AND SO EXCITED.

We finally make it to Jackson, Wyoming and I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Its quite funny but the way we entered into Wyoming we passed the hot springs that I would EVENTUALLY have core memories in, EVENTUALLY my home church, EVENTUALLY one of my best friends apartment, EVENTUALLY the place I will live. & I had no idea what was in store but God sure did.

You see not so random. This is the place I would heal and thrive at. I can’t write every single moment here. It was 3 years. & to be honest I didn’t want to leave. But God! I’ll leave that explanation to the end.

I don’t know how I am going to choose but let me write some core mems here.

After a few months of living in Wy, the job I had was actually not what I thought, and I also needed to find a more permanent housing than I had. So after 3 people telling me to apply to this resort I finally did. I received housing from them and moved to a cabin with 2 rooms, 1 bath, 1 kitchen, a living room and 4 women. I was truly hesitant but I had peace to move forward. In this house I met a girl and she would in no time at all become my best friend. She introduced me to what would become my home church. & This is the place where I found my family in little ole Jackson. 3 years of doing life with these people. We grew as a community. We skied, hiked, prayed, worshipped, laughed, celebrated, mourned, had so many coffee dates, ate together and so much more. I close my eyes and I am with them again. Man how I miss them. You see before I moved to Wyoming my friend spoke a prophetic word over me and she said “There is a family waiting for you in Wy!” and so I held on to that. The first 3ish months were so lonely for me. I didn’t think I would find my people. But GOD! He was working and I just needed to trust and take little/big steps forward.

In January of 2024 I felt a feeling that my season was coming to an end here in Jackson and it came with peace. You see I have loved living in Wy so this feeling attached to peace couldn’t have been me because genuinely I didn’t want to leave.

But my hearts desire was Gods will be done over my life however that looks.

I even shared with my family my intentions were not to move back to Florida BUT only if God called me back I would go. In this month I would pray for God to close doors and open doors for things to be smooth if this was him. At first I was like okay lets finish the summer here in Wy. After my housing situation fell through and I needed to be out by end of May, it was a clear sign that It was time. I spoke to my boss once it felt sure and gave her my notice. I cried to her and she was so understanding. She was truly the best boss I could have. I am so thankful for the 3 years I got to learn from her. I entered the resort one way and left as a leader and its because of her leadership and great example. Thank you Chef RHONDA! I was not expecting Wy to bring me this much growth in my career! I am so thankful.

Now the goodbyes! My heart was so broken that I was leaving this place and saying goodbye to my friends who became family to me. & I also felt so much peace. It was crazy I knew this wasn’t an emotional decision but so directed by God.

My friends got together on June 1, 2024 and threw me a going away party. It was so so special. I felt so seen, so loved and so encouraged. We sat around a fire and they each shared their favorite stories with me. They spoke life to me. They shared words like “you felt like home”, “you felt safe”, “you carry a peace”, “joy”, “love”, and then they all gathered around me and prayed for me. A girl who never really felt valued, or seen. These people saw me. AND not only that I shared with them my true authentic self and they loved me still.

You see little Maggie was desperate to belong and to be seen. To have a community where she could be her true self.

It wasn’t until years later God brought me to place like Wy and brought me the most beautiful people. I AM THANKFUL. Writing this with tears in my eyes because I miss them. 8 months later and I still miss them. & I miss the mountains, fresh air and nature.

Wyoming. You taught me to be still. That I was strong enough to heal. That I can be my authentic self and people would love and cherish the crazy, weird girl I am. lol That not all guys love you and are kind to you because they want a piece of you. There are men, Godly men who will be intentional and love you for you and your heart. That woman who pray together are stronger together, its not a competition, but genuine love. Working as a pastry chef is something I love doing. That I am a leader, and I am stronger than I think. That where God calls you he will truly provide and be with you. He is a good good father.

Thank YOU Wy. I am still believing we will meet again. God’s will be done!

Thank you for reading. I hope this encourages you to do it afraid, to trust Jesus and to open your heart.