Growing up as the baby of three older brothers and the pastors
daughter, I was a prime target for stereotypes. "The princess",
"goody-two-shoes", and "the perfect PK" were commonly used when those
who did not know me would describe me. Little did everyone know, the
Lord was working in my life through those years and because of those
names I wanted more than anything to break through the barriers and
make a new name- daughter of the King. I am Erin Brooks, a freshman in
college at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO and I am a
Christian Ministry Studies major. Dancing and swimming were big parts
of my life growing up and being outdoors is where I feel the most
alive. My oldest brother, Jesse, has downs syndrome and my experiences
with him have caused me to have a passion for the mentally and
physically handicapped. Some call me "bubbly" and while I've never
understood that description, I do have a tendency to be on the more
energetic side. I love to laugh and be with my family. Missions,
overseas in particular, has been something God has laid on my heart for
many years and I am finally doing something about it! Let the
stereotypes be pushed aside and God's will be done!