I am a wife, a blessed mother of two wonderful children, one daughter and  one son, and a very happy loveable grandmother of two precious young boys who bring light to my days. Like many, my life has been filled with ups and downs, blessings and heartbreaks, but through it all, God has never let go of me.

In 2018, I faced the most tragic loss I could ever possibly imagine: the passing of my father. That loss broke me in ways I could not put into words. I slipped into depression, lost friendships, family connections, and even my job. I felt abandoned, alone, and consumed by darkness.

I had always been known as someone with a big heart — the one who welcomed others in, gave food to the hungry, clothes to the needy, a hug to the hurting, and an ear to the broken. But when I found myself shattered, I looked around and felt like no one was there. In those moments of deep loneliness, I questioned my very purpose. “Why am I here? What is my life worth if I feel so alone?”

It was in that valley that I cried out to God — praying, yelling, and weeping from the depths of my soul. And that’s when He answered me in the quiet of my heart:
“Minerva, you were never alone. I have been with you every step of the way. Now rise, wipe your tears, and continue to share what I have placed inside of you — a heart full of love and a life filled with My Word.”

That moment changed everything. I surrendered fully to God. At first, I was hesitant and even embarrassed to speak about the transformation in my life — because those who knew me before knew my struggles. They knew my sharp words, my bad habits, and the ways I had strayed from the woman I was meant to be. But I realized that those very struggles shaped me. I don’t regret them, because they remind me of where God found me — and how far His love has carried me.

For more than 20 years, I have worked in the medical field, caring for others. I chose this path because helping people has always been my passion. And now, through Minerva’s Faith Haven, I extend that same care in a different way — by offering prayer, encouragement, and God’s Word to anyone who needs it.

This is not just a website. It is a reflection of my journey — from brokenness to healing, from loneliness to community, from despair to hope. My prayer is that when you visit here, you will feel God’s presence, His love, and the assurance that you are never alone.

If life has brought you to a place of pain, loss, or uncertainty, know this: there is purpose in your story, too. God has not left you. He walks with you, just as He walks with me. And together, we can lean on Him, lift each other up, and grow stronger in faith.

Welcome, friend. You are home.