Mikayla shares her powerful testimony of being found and rescued by the Good Shepherd and encountering His love that has changed her life forever. A love that never forsakes us, no matter how many times we stray and are unfaithful - He is always faithful, and will never stop loving us and pursing our hearts. She also speaks about her beautiful journey of surrender and choosing to walk with the Good Shepherd wherever He leads.
Growing up Mikayla struggled with her sense of identity and self worth. She was a lost sheep, going her own way to find the love she was yearning for and made for. This led to a life of sin, brokenness, feelings of emptiness, and a path of destruction. Thankfully, the heart of the Good Shepherd never stops pursuing us until we are safely in His arms...
Our Lord used Mikayla's trials and heartache as part of His redeeming plan for life; drawing her back to Himself and on the right path that leads to life...
Mikayla has walked through teenage pregnancy, lost a loved one tragically through suicide, cared for her sick father who died of cancer, battled against leukemia for her 4 year old daughter's life, and faced the inevitable devastation of an unwanted divorce, all the while witnessing God's power to bring this most good and beauty out of it all in her life. It is through seeing God at work in her life, the intense sufferings, and running to the sacraments that she has deeply encountered Christ's love for her in ways that have transformed her life and heart.
She testifies to the powerful Truths of Psalm 23, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me," and "Surely His goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life."
Mikayla leads retreats sharing her testimony through meditating on Psalm 123. She weaves in beautiful song and prayer throughout her talks.
Mikayla lives in Coeur d'Alene, ID and has six beautiful children, Ava, Matthew, Elliana, Capri, Joseph, and Francesca. She is also a singer, songwriter, praise and worship leader and her most favorite songs to sing are the psalms at Holy Mass. Mikayla feels called to share the greatest treasure she has found in Jesus through song and testimony!
