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August 13, 2013

Getting to know At Home with Rebecka #SocialParty2013.

Back-to-SchoolButton300Welcome voiceBoks peeps, loyal followers, friends and newcomers to At Home with Rebecka. Today’s post is all about me!  Not to be self-centered or egotistical but to get “real” with you, so you’re able to know me a bit better. 

As a Christ Follower, I believe that God calls us to be transparent.  As frightening as that sounds, opening our hearts, and honestly sharing who we “really are”, has the power to restore our souls.  

I attend a Christ centered church where the prevailing message is…”Me Too”.  The concept of acceptance, forgiveness, and a “Me Too”, theology really level the playing field in our relationships with others. Boldly stepping out of our comfort zone, revealing our life story, and saying “Me Too”, lead to the clear truth…we are all in the same boat. 

I’d like to share a few excerpts of my life story and a few of my… “Me Too” moments! Although, you may not share my faith I’m willing to bet you will relate, sympathies, or even go as far to empathize with my life journey. How these moments correlate to my passion for food blogging …”Eat, we love you”, the Stone’s family motto, life is always better when food is in the equation. 

My name is Rebecka Evans. Since birth, my family has affectionately referred to me as Becka, Bex or Bec, but never, ever Becky!  I started using my given name Rebecka, when I started food blogging, it just sounded more grown up. I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have three older brothers. Jeff and Brad, “the twins”, eight years my senior, and John who is two years older than me.  My parents, Harold and Anne still live in Colorado and continue to parent the world with their love and generosity.

Dad and Mom, introduced me to all things music at birth, which lead me to a career singing opera.  I was always home on the stage, with my first big role as Judas in Jesus Christ Super Star.  I was in Middle School, thirteen and playing my first ever “Pants Role“.  What a blast!  I went on to perform in High School musicals, talent shows, and professionally performing for over twenty years with music companies such as, the Denver Opera Company, Colorado Springs Opera Festival, several music theater companies, and the Denver Symphony Orchestra choir. My Opera Journey page is chronicle of my years performing in the industry.

I was twenty-three when I purchased my first business. The Beauty Brokers Hair and Nail Salon, was my life bread for over eighteen years; affording me the luxury to live my dream by performing, and studying music at the Colorado College. I also used my talents in the hair industry to become the Principle Wig and Hairstylist for the Colorado Opera Festival, working with world-renowned music, art directors and designers.

As with all that is good in life, also comes the bad.  During many years of joy and good fortune, I also experienced great sadness and shame; two failed marriages, the anguish of infertility, and the joys and heart wrenching moments of adoption.

I adopted my Irish twins, Christopher and Shannon after almost five years of infertility and miscarriage. We experienced a few bumps as we went through the adoption process, but that’s another story for another time.  My babies were nine and a half months apart; Shannon newborn, Chris nine and a half months old.  Both babies, beautiful in every way while I was a sleep deprived zombie, and loving ever minute of motherhood; I finally had the family I had longed for.

Very shortly after adopting my children, pledging an oath before the court, and promising two selfless young birth mothers that I would give their babies a home with two parents, I became a single parent of two infant children. Unfortunately, the dream of living “happily ever after” was abruptly shattered by the actions of the other party.   Not surprisingly, both birth mothers understood my situation completely, and both without the knowledge of the other said, “I picked you to be the mommy!”

Twice divorced and devastated, I had no time to think about my future, let alone pee without a little hand reaching under the bathroom door for reassurance from mommy.  Music, and my life without a husband to share it with, moved to the back of the line. Parenthood had a new meaning; pray without ceasing, stop crying and try be the best mommy I could be, and finally, get over thinking “how could God ever love a wretch like me?” He could and does!

By the grace of God, I met and married my third husband in 2001. I not only found a loving husband, my best friend, the only person in the world allowed to call me Becky, I also became the full-time mother of three more amazing children; Zach, Dustin and Tanya. Together, we hit the ground running, with five children under the age of thirteen.  

The past twelve years have been filled with a busy home life, a lot of praying, the ups and downs of parenthood as well as, managing to keep a healthy marriage in the midst of chaos. Our oldest son Zach, and his wife have blessed our family with two beautiful grand daughters, and Tanya is due to give birth to her first child, another baby girl in September. Grand parenting is a delightful experience.

At Home with Rebecka was born almost four years ago because, without food there is no life.

What began as a hobby turned into a passion, a personal outlet for new growth, discovery, adventure. Sharing my love of food, photography, recipe creation, and a few silly stories has been catharsis for my soul. Thank you for taking time to peek into a small window of my life, and allowing me to be transparent. 

To read more about my food blogging journey see my About Me page. 

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  1. Sarah (@SarahSimplyMe) says

    September 15, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Nice to meet you. 🙂 Sounds like a colorful life. I can just picture you in the kitchen singing for some reason. While you may not be in the career anymore, singing doesn’t ever have to stop.

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    • athomewithrebecka says

      September 16, 2013 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks Sarah! You are absolutely right, singing doesn’t ever have to stop! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Families says

    August 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Rebecka thank you for sharing your story and I can’t wait to learn more about you through your blog.

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    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM

      Thanks so much Christy! Happy to meet you too♥

      Reply
  3. Erinn S says

    August 15, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    What a story and in the end you have all the happiness you worked hard for! Happy to meet you from Voice Books Social Party

    Reply
    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 16, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      Hi Erinn, so happy to meet you too. I’ll be by later today to read your post and follow you.

      Reply
  4. Crystal says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Wow you have a busy life, sometimes I understand because I have almost looked down the road of divorce…I know life is hard and rough at times because well we need to pray and be strong and rely on God to lift us up. Great story

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    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 14, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Crystal,
      Since time began, humans have been walking a tight rope between hardship and blessings. I find hope in the knowledge that King David as well as a majority of Biblical Saints struggled in the same manner, and that God has called them “men after His own heart.” What a blessing to know that we are not alone, and that God knows us better than we know ourselves. Thanks for understanding!

      Reply
  5. kitchen flavours says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Hi Rebecka,
    Thank you for sharing about your personal ups and downs. You are a strong woman. Being a single parent is not an easy task. I’m so glad that you are now blessed with a happy marriage and a lovely family. And now a proud grandmother too! 🙂
    It’s great to know you thru blogging, besides your passion for music, it shows very much in your food preparation too.
    You must be pretty excited waiting for the newest addition of the family to arrive!

    Reply
    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 14, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Hi Joy, Your support and friendship throughout my blogging journey has been such a joy! Perfectly fitting since JOY is your namesake! You are much appreciated my friend!

      Reply
  6. BeckyMcNeer says

    August 13, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What a beautiful post. I am a Becky and have a select few who are allowed to call me Becca! How funny.
    I’m glad your life is now heading the right way!

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    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      LOL! Becky (Becca), what a stitch! Thanks for your sweet comment about my post! I’m touched that you enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to knowing you more; thanks voiceBoks for opening the door to a new friendship.

      Reply
  7. K.J. Scrim says

    August 13, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    We all crash through life wondering which way is up. Then, from time to time, it is filled with such joy that our hearts sing. You have such a passion, and without passion there are no amazing dishes such as those you prepare with love in your heart and a song in your kitchen. Wonderful story Becka! Thank you for letting us into your life.

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    • athomewithrebecka says

      August 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      I’m also blessed with such a sweet friend as you!! Thank you for being there during so many of my ups and downs, and for sharing with me great food and friendship! ♥

      Reply

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