Hi, I'm Karri Lynn Gage.
I grew up in the foster care system. I walked through things I wouldn't wish on anybody. But I'm here — as a believer, a wife, a mom, and a grandmother to tell you this...
You are not too broken for God to heal.
You are not too old to start over. And your story is not over.
My new memoir, "The Bootsman Wore Bells," is for every woman who's ever cried in secret and still showed up for everybody else.
*All proceeds from book sales will go to foster children to buy suitcases, winter coats and shoes.
MY STORY PAGE
This is who I am now.
Not what they did to me.
My name is Karri Lynn Gage, and for most of my childhood, I didn't belong to anyone. I grew up in the foster care system — hungry, confused, and already learning to keep secrets. But the enemy doesn't get the last word.
As a mother and grandmother, I met Jesus not as a religion but as a living Healer who restores memories, breaks shame, and gives peace to women who have never felt safe
Today I live in North Texas with my sweet husband. We love our grandkids and spending time with them. I love horses, and feel at home on our farm in the Kitchen or in the fields. I want to inspire people, especially those who've been invisible even for decades. God has turned my pain into purpose.
Why I Wrote the Book
There are things people don't like to talk about in church abuse, trauma, anger, and shame.
book to break that silence and show that healing is possible.
"I will restore to you the years
that the locust has eaten."
Joel 2:25
The Bootsman Wore Bells
A survivor's story of trauma, truth, and tender redemption.
This is not fiction. This is my life.
From my first memories in the foster system — hungry, scared, and unseen — through marriage, motherhood, and faith, I share the story of how God met me in my darkest places and made me whole.
FOR WOMEN WHO
Have carried
unhealed wounds
Still struggle with
forgiveness
Wonder if God can truly
redeem their story
*All proceeds from book sales will go to foster children to buy suitcases, winter coats and shoes.
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I speak to women's groups, retreats, and ministries about healing from the past, forgiving without forgetting, and trusting God with the next chapter.
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When I speak, women feel seen, understood, and loved. I bring humor, Scripture, and a testimony that proves it's never too late for redemption.
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If you're walking through something heavy, planning an event, or just want to say "me too," I'd love to hear from you. You're not alone.
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"You are not bothering me. You are not too much. You are worthy of healing."