I don’t show up with a platform. I show up with a story.

Hey friend — welcome.

I’m so glad you found your way here.

I’m Deanna, and like you, I live in the middle.
Not just the middle of a waiting season.
Not just the middle of a big prayer.
I mean the real middle — the place where life is beautiful and brutal, sometimes in the same day.

My Life Isn’t a Before-and-After Story

I used to think life with God would be one long highlight reel — problem, prayer, miracle, repeat.
But that’s not how it works, is it?

Most of the time, we’re somewhere in between.
Between the diagnosis and the healing.
Between the dream and the doors opening.
Between the heartbreak and the mending.

And honestly? It can be exhausting.
Because the middle is where doubt creeps in, where you wonder if you heard God right, where you feel like you have to keep it all together while everything around you is coming apart.

My Mess & Miracle Story

I’ve had my share of mess moments — days where the fear, the loss, or the disappointment felt heavier than my own skin.
I’ve also had miracle moments — (Thank you, Jesus for healing my cancer), but not all were the fireworks kind, sometimes just a flicker of light that reminded me I wasn’t alone.

Somewhere along the way, I realized the middle isn’t a pit stop — it’s where we actually live.
And that’s where God does some of His deepest work.

Why Mess & Miracle™ Exists

This space was born out of my own “me too” moments.
Because I know what it’s like to be the strong one who’s tired of being strong.
I know what it’s like to wonder if the prayer is even working.
I know what it’s like to want someone to just say, “I get it. I’ve been there. Let’s walk this out together.”

That’s what Mess & Miracle™ is — a place to be seen, heard, and reminded you’re not walking alone.

What You’ll Find Here

• Mess Moments – The honest, unpolished seasons where life is hard.

• Middle Musings – The in-process thoughts, lessons, and reflections from the not-yet.

• Miracle Moments – The unexpected glimpses of God’s goodness right in the middle of it all.

This isn’t about pretending life is perfect.
It’s about finding God’s fingerprints in the mess and the miracle — and learning to trust Him with the middle.

Let’s Walk This Out Together

I don’t have all the answers. But I can promise you this: I will always tell the truth. I will always point you back to hope. And I will always remind you — you are not alone in this.

If you’re ready for honest conversations, real-life encouragement, and the occasional laugh at how messy life can get… you’re in the right place.

Start Here:

Grab the free Hope in the Middle Prayer Guide — 7 short prayers, 7 verses, and a few gentle prompts to help you breathe again right where you are.

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Deanna, Mess & Miracle™