Hi! Let me introduce myself. I was born 71 years ago in Kokomo, Indiana, and define myself in the following ways:

In terms of relationships, I am the daughter of good Christian parents, the wife of an Adventist minister, the mother of three wonderful sons, and the grandmother of nine adorable granddaughters and three precious grandsons. As a missionary/        minister’s wife, I’ve had the privilege of living and traveling in many parts of the world.

In professional terms, I dropped out of nursing school to get married. When my boys were small I stayed home and taught piano lessons. After they were all in school I worked in secretarial and editorial capacities at the same church headquarters offices as my husband. I joyfully retired at the age of 62!

In terms of interests (now we’re getting to the real me!) I enjoy music, reading, writing, quilting and genealogy. I play the piano and psaltery and enjoy attending concerts. My reading ranges from spirituality to history and everything in between. I have had one book published, as well as a number of articles in church magazines, numerous news articles and mission stories, and several poems. As other quilters will surely understand, I find quilting wonderfully relaxing and I’m seldom seen without a needle in my hand! I've promised all my grandchildren a handmade quilt for their 16th birthday. My most recent interest is genealogy.

As a church member I’ve served in just about every position, from cradle roll leader to church elder. Spiritually, I am a struggling seeker of God’s grace. I came late to a recognition of my real need of God, through the experience of understanding my youngest son’s homosexuality.

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