My name is Cindy Zello, and I live in Fredericksburg, Virginia with my soulmate husband of 41
years, Mike, my crazy dog, Kili and six chickens that I like a lot. I am the proud mother of three
amazing children and the mother-in-love to three equally amazing children; my children married
the BEST! I am also the Mimi to Easton, Avett, Emma, Walker, Nathaniel, Trek, Coleman,
Paxton, and Lincoln! My family is my greatest joy and my greatest encouragement on this side
of heaven...
 
My connection to Beauty for Ashes began over 29 years ago while reading Isaiah 61, during a
difficult time in my life. God breathed a dream into every fiber of my soul through this scripture, 
and Beauty for Ashes became my heartbeat.  Much transpired in my life from that point forward, but
the God-breathed dream became a God-sized reality for mothers and their children when the
home and property were dedicated and opened its doors in October 2015.
 
I began hiking mountains to find healing and relief from the grief that literally "engulfed" me
after losing my Dad to a long battle with cancer. Through God's presence in the tranquility of His
creation and pushing myself through the challenges of conquering mountains, I began a healing
journey. This mountainous healing journey transcends into every area of my life, and I try my
best to "share" this with others; thus all the hikes I plan…and the annual Moving Mountains
Together Hike!
 
My inspiration for this hike, and every day for that matter, is my dream-breathing, heavenly
Father, my family, my beloved Dad, my selfless Mom, and the women and children God entrusts
to my care at the Beauty for Ashes Women and Children's Home.