Annettee Budzban, Neighbor

Hello readers of the Grayslake Patch! My name is Annettee Budzban. I enjoy life here in Wildwood, Ill. with my husband Jeff. We have four adult children and seven grandchildren.

Besides keeping busy with my beloved family, I am a Christian author, inspirational speaker, columnist, life coach and registered nurse. I am the author of the books, "Life Changing Inspirations" and "Spend a Moment with God."

My stories and articles have also been published in places such as Guideposts Angels on Earth Magazine, Guideposts Books, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Family Circle, Evangel, devotional books and many more places.

As a nurse I enjoyed combining my faith with my work and had aspirations to be a congregational health nurse, working in a church congregation helping others to be healthy body, mind and spirit. However, at the height of my 18 year career, I was struck with an illness that left me completely housebound for eight years. I was devastated and grieved over my losses. It was during this time that my strong faith in the Lord and motivated spirit helped me to overcome my adversity, and brought me new purpose. 

Now, as a life coach I help others develop goals to achieve their dreams. As an inspirational speaker I speak to groups of any size. Through my writing and speaking ministry, "Be Inspired!" God has expanded my dreams greater than I ever imagined.

It's my desire to inspire others to discover hope for new beginnings, find and fulfill their God-given dreams and make them become a reality. I invite you to pull up a seat and take a few moments to read a devotion that will stir your heart and Be Inspired! and reach your full potential.