Meet the Contributing Authors

Courtney Pourciau | Author

Courtney is the co-founder of Pious Practical Solutions, a Catholic organization that provides opportunities to local ministries seeking assistance with organization, coordination, and development, offering guidance, mentoring, and dynamic resources through faith-based practical solutions. Courtney is passionate about evangelization, connecting with people, and building relationships. She and her husband, Pat, co-authored ‘Corda Redempta: A 33 Day Self-Guided Healing Retreat for Catholic Married Couples’ and reside in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Visit www.pioussolutions.com for more information.

Emma Pourciau | Contributing Author

Emma is a student at Franciscan Missionary of Our Lady University (Fran U) in Baton Rouge, LA. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with minors in Theology and Ethics. Emma is passionate about moral theology, holistic care, and upholding the dignity of the woman. She plans to pursue a career in Women’s Health.

Misty Thibodeaux | Contributing Author

Misty is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and the author of the books ‘Hugging Me from Heaven’ and ‘On a Hug and a Prayer’, in which she shares who her daughter, Isley, was and the incredible signs she received from heaven after her death. In her pursuit of heaven, Misty looks forward to how God continues to unveil his purpose for her life. She resides along the Atchafalaya River in Butte LaRose, Louisiana, with her husband and son. Visit www.huggingmefromheaven.com for more information.

Megan Yeso | Contributing Author

Megan is a speaker, published author of the book ‘In the Waiting’; one of the featured presenters on Shalom World’s ‘Family’; and has coordinated and/or presented at various local retreats and conferences. Megan has a passion for connecting with others and sharing her experiences along life’s journey in the pursuit of heaven. Megan resides in South Louisiana with her husband, Samuel, their son, and daughter. Visit www.sayyesotojesus.com for more information.

Carla Gautreaux Rutherford | Contributing Author

Carla is passionate about family and sharing her Catholic faith. She graduated from the Religious Studies Institute, which is certified by St. Joseph Seminary College, St. Benedict; she is a trained Spiritual Director through the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spiritual Direction, an affiliate of Franciscan University of Steubenville; and has certification from the Catholic School of Healing Prayer, St. Augustine. She is mother to two wonderful adult children and friend to a son and daughter-in-law, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of six. She is retired from the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Louisiana and makes her home there.

“I felt like this journal was written specifically for me. I have no doubt that any woman who puts her time and heart into this book will feel the same. It is clear that the authors not only each have an immense love for Mary and Jesus, but they also have a desire for all women to know and love Mary and her Son. Their passion to this project is evident. ”

— Fiat 40 Journal Reader