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I’m Gigi, a teacher,\u00a0 author, speaker, and mentor from southern Idaho. Prior to moving to Idaho, I lived in the Seattle area for over thirty years. I’m a Montana native, born and raised in a small town where we played outside until the street lights turned on.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Helen, the fifth daughter, and eighth child of Bob and Helen Devine. I\u2019m not often called by my birth name but it blesses me to be named after my mom. I\u2019ve been called Gigi since before I was born. Here\u2019s a few ways people address me.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Gig (pronounced JEEJ) to my husband, Steve, my nine siblings, and their extended families. It\u2019s an army of people I love dearly who affectionately call me Gig.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Mom to two wonderful sons. I\u2019ve often been called \u201cZane\u2019s mom,\u201d or \u201cGabe\u2019s mom.\u201d Both of these titles I\u2019m very proud to wear.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Nana (or Nanny), totally in love with my six grandchildren.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m Ms. Murfitt to the beautiful students I teach in my English and Oral Communications classes.\u00a0 Teaching is a second career for me, and so far it is my favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m royalty! I found out there are princes and princesses in my lineage. But I already knew I was the daughter of the one true King. That\u2019s a crown I\u2019ll wear in eternity.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been thinking about identity lately. I plan to focus my writing on finding our true identity as I share the journey that has led me to where I am today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m obsessed with reading and my blog will certainly show it. There is always a good book on my nightstand or in my audio files. I blog about what I read, what I want to read, and what inspires me.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m just getting re-acquainted with my little blog, and I hope you enjoy it. I\u2019ll have fresh new material but some of my old articles are worth the read. My goal is to encourage and bring hope to my readers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The books I\u2019ve written were penned with a heart for helping my reader know they are not alone in this scary world. I teach tools to help you navigate your own roads and detours. Trust me, I\u2019ve been on plenty of detours.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to my writing space where I hope we will get to know each other as fellow travelers along the road to our true identities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gigi<\/span><\/p>\n

xoxo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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