Not many people can say that they have visited 18 countries, studied in three countries and lived in Costa Rica for two years. But Holly Lynch Alewine can. “Happiness is being where God wants you, when God wants you,” she said.
Holly has changed the direction of her life to be where God wanted her, more than once. When she went on a vacation in Costa Rica with a friend, six weeks later she moved there and started a non-profit. She nurtured that non-profit for two years and it now has five locations.
Holly, who received her Master’s Degree from the Citadel, has experienced more in her short life than many ever do. “I am in an exciting season of my life,” she said. “I prayed for God to reveal a Christian man for me and then I met Chris, my husband.”
Holly and Chris are now expecting their first child. It comes as no surprise that her favorite quote describes her perfectly, “I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams and that faith gives you courage to dare to do great things.”
We thank Holly for taking the time to answer some questions about her life, interests and desire to serve God.
Question: What does home mean to you?
Answer: “Home is anywhere that I feel loved, encouraged, and protected. A fireplace and comfort food are just icing on the cake.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “The four seasons.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
A: “I want to visit the Greek Islands.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County and what do you love there?
A: “Well, it was Rio Balsas and I am devastated that they closed. I loved the shrimp tacos.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?
A: “Hopefully with babies.”
Q: What three bands would you like to see, dead or alive?
A: “Honestly, I love music but I don’t know who sings anything.”
Q: What is the last good book you read?
A: “‘Captivating’ by John and Staci Eldredge.”
Q: Choosing anyone, non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch with?
A: “Priscilla Shirer. She’s a Christian speaker, author and actress.”
Q: If you could learn any new skill what would it be?
A: “There are so many things that I would like to learn. I think it would be cool to fly an airplane.”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: “Listen to God and follow your heart.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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