Longtime fan and substance abuse counselor Crystal Coats asked: “What spiritual message or lesson did you get from playing Monica?”

“Well, I think that the essence of the show was very simple, really – that there is a God, that He is the purpose for your life, that He wants to be part of our lives and that He loves you. That’s the essence of the show and, you know, that’s the takeaway, the reminder that no matter who we are and no matter what challenges we’ve had to face, God’s love for us is unconditional. We are all loved and what a blessing that is.”