Meet Kelly Cooke
How did I hear about Faithfully Restored?
I heard about Faithfully Restored 3yrs ago after my husband tragically passed away . I was on social media and came across Jamie Heard’s story . I immediately reached out to her . I was in a very dark and lonely place. I felt hopeless. Jamie invited me to a breakfast Faithfully Restored was having . I went and felt so supported . I was surrounded by other women going through hard times . I realized I was not alone in my pain . I really felt Gods presence in that room .
What are you most excited about being part of the Faithfully Restored team?
I feel so Blessed to be a part of the team at Faithfully Restored . I work with the most amazing, Faithful women who love others so well . I can’t wait to serve other women who are hurting and going through tough times . I know without a doubt my purpose in this new chapter of life is to share my story and help others . I want women to know they aren’t alone. They have a group of women who pray over them and send them beautiful packages to lift their spirits . To be able to put a smile on someone’s face when they are grieving or struggling is something I want to do daily and I get to do that . God opened this door for me . It’s an answered prayer .
Tell us a little bit about your family and what you like to do in your free time.
I was married for 20yrs to my husband , Peter . He died on March 6, 2021 while on a ski trip . We have 3 boys , Reed (22) , Jackson (20) and Baylor (16) . I have a retriever named Hank and will be getting our new puppy Loretta in a few weeks .
I have lived in Franklin for 21yrs . I’m originally from Northeast TN . I’m a partner at Rolling Hills Community Church .
My background is in Pharmaceutical Sales until we had kids . I have been a Stay at Home Mom for the past 22yrs . That has been my biggest achievement. To raise my boys and cheer them on through the good and bad . To be going back to work now and do this job is another achievement that brings me a lot of Joy .
I love being with my boys and friends ! If you know me you know my love for dogs . I love Gardening , Music, Interior Design, Being a Mom and any sport ! Football , Golf , Tennis and Skiing .
Favorite bible verse and why?
I have so many bible verses that I love . Reading these verses over and over brought me so much peace when I was hurting the most . They change frequently with whatever season I am going through but a few favorites are
Isaiah 41:10 “ Do not fear , for I am with you ; do not be dismayed , for I am your God . I will strengthen you and help you ; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand “
Philippians 4:13 “ I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens me “
Romans 8:18 “ Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later “