Spring Break Adventures and New Sports

• 🎣 Mia spent her spring break with her dad, Jase, enjoying activities like watching LSU baseball and attempting to catch fish, though they faced some adversity.
• 🐟 Despite an unsuccessful fishing trip, they managed to catch one brim and one crappie, which Mia's mom cooked.
• 🏓 Mia also tried a new sport called pickleball, describing it as similar to tennis but with a smaller court and different paddles, noting the wind significantly impacted gameplay.

Navigating Life's Challenges and Faith

• 🤕 Mia discusses her experience with 16 major surgeries throughout her life, noting that she didn't realize the intensity of her childhood until she was older.
• 🗣️ She shares how she learned to be patient and confident, attributing this growth to forging a relationship with Jesus.
• 🧘‍♀️ Mia reflects on how her faith journey, particularly during challenging times like studying abroad with power outages and limited resources, has equipped her with a chill personality and the ability to handle unexpected situations.
• ✝️ Her faith has helped her find her identity, moving from being known by her physical challenges to finding her true self in Christ.

Career and Ministry Insights

• 💼 Mia's faith and experiences have led her to a job she loves, working as a college intern at a church, where she focuses on building community and connecting people.
• 🤝 She emphasizes the importance of community and feeling like family in a church setting, drawing from her own college experience of feeling isolated.
• 🎶 Mia also contributes to the church by leading worship, a role that developed spontaneously and grew to involve a team of 20 college students.
• 📖 The Mamu ministry, which supports individuals facing similar challenges to Mia's, continues to thrive through a monthly newsletter and an annual event, Mamu Funday.

Reflections on Identity and Growth

• 💖 Mia's journey highlights how her identity has transformed from being defined by her physical appearance and surgeries to finding her core identity in Christ.
• 👨‍👧 Jase shares how Mia's experiences have shaped her into a person who can help others find their own identity and purpose.
• 🗣️ The conversation touches on the power of storytelling and connecting with others, a trait Mia shares with her father.