About Daeyna

Hey friend, I’m so glad you’re here.
This space was created with you in mind—a soft place to land when ministry feels heavy, lonely, beautiful, or confusing. A space that understands the unspoken weight of being a pastor’s wife and gently whispers, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Let me take you back to where it all began.
In 2014, I went through a heartbreaking divorce that left me shattered and questioning if God still had a plan for me. I didn’t feel “ministry-worthy.” I felt broken, overlooked… invisible. But in the middle of my mess, I met Grace Himself. His love found me when I had nothing left to offer. And slowly, with time, prayer, and healing, He restored what I thought was lost.

Then came Kennedy—my husband, a humble and kind-hearted pastor who saw beauty in my brokenness. Our journey together hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been full of purpose. Becoming a pastor’s wife opened my eyes to a life of ministry that’s both sacred and stretching, holy and human.

That’s why this blog exists.
Not to give you a checklist.
Not to tell you to smile through the struggle.
But to walk with you through the real stuff: the behind-the-scenes tears, the quiet victories, the Sunday afternoons where you’re running on grace and coffee.

Here, I share honest stories, practical tips, faith-filled encouragement, and lessons I’m still learning in the hope that you’ll find something to hold on to when ministry feels too big or too small.

Because you matter. Your marriage matters. Your purpose matters.

My Favorite Things

(Because sometimes a good laugh, a deep chat, or a soft blanket is just what a pastor’s wife needs)

• Quiet mornings with coffee and Jesus
  Before the church emails, before the laundry—just me, my Bible, and the sound of grace filling the room.

• Real talk over tea
  I live for honest conversations with women who get it—no masks, no pressure, just heart-to-hearts that heal.

• Books that make me feel seen
  Especially ones about faith, leadership, marriage, or the kind that remind me I’m not the only one Googling “how to not cry in the church bathroom.”

• Cosy moments at home
  Give me a soft blanket, a lit candle, and a husband who doesn’t mind leftovers—and I’m good.

• Worship music that speaks for me
  Because sometimes the lyrics know what my heart’s trying to say when I don’t have the words.

• Sunday afternoon naps
  A sacred tradition. Yes, I said sacred. (Can I get an amen?)

• Helping other women feel less alone
  Whether through a blog post, a DM, or a quiet prayer—I love reminding other pastor’s wives they’re not forgotten, unseen, or expected to be perfect.