Jackie Rizo is a freelance writer by night and homeschool mom by day. In 2003, she graduated from Ozark Christian College with her bachelor's degree in Christian Education. She has spent the past 17 years serving the church alongside her husband, Sergio Rizo. They have four children ages 7-13 and an 80lb Giant Schnauzer puppy. She transparently shares her life and love for Jesus through her passions of journaling and storytelling. Her heartbreaking story of loss was featured on USA Today. The Rizo Family currently resides in Joplin, MO.