Hello and Bonjour! My name is Amy, and I am an author, professional photographer, and animal lover. I live by the Mediterranean Sea in Southern France with my husband, Stéfane, and our rescue dog, Sammy. It’s a gentle life that follows the rhythm of the Mediterranean Sea, rather than a calendar or the numbers on the clock.

In 2013, I sold everything in the United States and arrived in Provence with only two suitcases and my two dogs, Anna and Riley. I embarked on a new adventure in France. I taught about wine at the Institute of American Universities in the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence. After six years, I returned to school to pursue a degree in professional photography, and we moved to our little village on the Côte Bleue.

My life changed abruptly upon returning from a vacation in Biarritz. I saw the road sign for Lourdes and, for no reason, I took the exit. I was born and raised Catholic, but over time, my faith slipped away, and I didn’t miss it. At the grotto in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, God called me back in a spectacular way. Lourdes is known for miracles! I wasn’t looking for God, but He came looking for me. Since that day, I have been on a journey of faith. It would have been nice if God had given me a roadmap, but no such luck.

I’m on a journey of faith, doing the best I can to find my way, and I’d love to walk it with others—sharing thoughts, experiences, and moments along the way!