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Get To Know Me

September 11, 2020 By Ruthie Ridley 27 Comments

 It’s been a while since I’ve done any sort of introduction so I thought it was time to share a little bit about me!!

I am 36 years old born on June 21st in Jamaica.

I was raised in Connecticut and I am currently living in Northern California.

I love Jesus and I decided at the age of 15 to give my life fully to him and surrender. Best decision I’ve ever made.

I am a worship leader and have been singing since I was 8 years old in front of people.

I have one sibling, my younger brother. I am older.

I became a nurse in 2003. I was 19 at the time, young and naïve. Super thankful that I knew early on what I wanted to do with my life.

I have been married to the love of my life for 12 years. We dated from June to December and were married the following July. It was love at first sight.

Ben, my husband, was born in England and is the second born of 5.

Ben is a police officer for a local Police Department. Extremely thankful for all of our Frontline workers.

We have three beautiful children, Ava (11), Savannah (almost 10) and Judah (8). They are 15 and 17 months apart.

Growing up I never had a dog and I swore that we would never have one in this household until Ben and the kids convinced me to get Charlie. Now I’m an animal lover and I want more dogs even though I just got another one! Welcome to the family Eli!

We bought our first home together last August.

I can barely swim.

My weakness is fries and gummy candy.

I got my tubes tied at 28 and I really regret it.

I am 5’1”.

I have been wearing wigs since I was 18 and I love them!

I started this blog in 2015 after failing at two other blogs prior. This was for fun and never in 1 million years did I think I would have any success at all. God proved me wrong over and over again. 

Pretty sure I am an Enneagram 7 with an 8 wing.

Now that you know a little bit about me, tell me something about you in the comments below!!

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Forever grateful to call these beautiful humans mi Forever grateful to call these beautiful humans mine😌Thank you, Jesus for the gift 💫Also, Happy Mother’s Day to my incredible mom 🥹🤩🫶🏾… there is not another more loving and selfless than you✨. Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there🌸
Me out here on a Monday trying to shine bright lik Me out here on a Monday trying to shine bright like a diamond 💎 because I literally lost mine this weekend 😳!!! (Swipe left to see💔) No lie, my diamond fell out of the prongs at Savannah’s 🏐 tournament, and I couldn’t find it! Get your diamonds, checked ladies!! I am really sad about it, but it could definitely be worse! I’ve had that beautiful ring for 18 years and I never got it checked! We will get it fixed eventually! @bmridley the ring 💍 is broke but it’s you and me forever baby ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

In other news, this super cute dress is $15🤯!! Comment DRESS to get deets to this entire look ❤️‍🔥💥🫶🏾✨😌😍😘
✨APRIL✨ was a “Beautiful Mess”😌 Showing ✨APRIL✨ was a “Beautiful Mess”😌 Showing you all the of the beautiful… I don’t have any pictures of the mess 😝!!! “But in all things we give THANKS!” 1 Thess. 5:18 ❤️‍🔥 (Comment “SHOP” for links to any of my looks)
1. Just because 🧡💁🏾‍♀️
2. Happy 72nd birthday to my dad 🎉
3. Date night with my boo 🤍
4. J is getting very tall 😭
5. Card games and chats with @mealigrace 🩷
6. @ava_ridley09 ⚽️❤️‍🔥💥
7. Family sideline fun 😌
8. Sav’s amazing 🏐 team in a tournament ✨
9. Happy birthday @nataliekresge 🥳
10. Big tournament win for J and his team 🏆
11. Extra grateful for @overcome_fitnesscp in this season 🫶🏾
12. Happy birthday @sethdavid 🥳!! Happy 20th anniversary @deborahgiles @daniel_giles ❤️‍🔥
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14. @ava_ridley09 award ceremony for life fitness. Currently squatting 205 🏋️‍♀️💪🏾
15. Brunch + prayer with these 💎 
16. @hiforrest concert for J with his best bud for his 13th!! @delani_eden you’re the best 😍
17.  @carlygulinomay & I Adventuring with our kids over Spring break🩷
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🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify or tap the link in our bio! #TheGoodStuffPodcast #Discipline #GrowthMindset #PodcastEpisode
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I’ll go first!! Earlier this week I was just thinking about how faithful God has been to me over the years! I think we all go through different highs and lows, but it’s so good to stop and look back and remember what God has done! 

Back in 2008 when Ben and I just got married, the market had crashed. I had purchased a home on my own in CT- We lost the house and our cars were repossessed - I honestly felt like we would never recover from that!!! Not to mention, I felt so much failure and shame attached to that season!

Fast-forward to 2019, we begin working with our dear friend  @cody.d.williams  on purchasing our very first home together and he told us all the work that needed to be done with our credit,etc. we took a year and did everything we could to get things right! Not only were we able to purchase our first home together in 2019, but everything from the past was no longer a factor & two years later we were able to purchase an even more magnificent property that we now call home 🏡 

Why was this a miracle for me? I think because I thought we would always be behind & nothing would ever change. We rented for 7+ years before we were able to purchase a home as a married couple and that started to discourage me! 

Just a reminder that little miracles happen everyday and that your worst is never the worst.  God can turn your situation around in a moment!!! The BEST is yet to COME!!! Keep believing ⭐️
Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with our good friend @beckyfoxjohnson as we talk about navigating life as a strong female leader!!!💛
Becky is a phenomenal example of pioneering in spaces without a clear roadmap, breaking barriers, and leading with confidence!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify or tap the link in our bio! #TheGoodStuffPodcast #WomenInLeadership #Trailblazer #PodcastEpisode
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