: About Me

I am about to be sixty. Writing has been one of my best hobbies since high school. I also like to sketch, swim, and play with our granddaughters. I like pets and babies, because they never hurt anyone. The most important thing that ever happened to me was when I was rescued from myself forty four years ago by my Saviour, Jesus Christ. I was not just addicted to myself, but to all sorts of drugs, and the outlook was not promising. Now that I am semi-retired, I am looking forward to sharing my story in hopes that it might encourage someone else who is struggling.
The most incredible thing I ever accomplished was to give birth to all three of our children at home with no drugs. They were each good sized babies, yet delivered safely. I also home schooled our children from kindergarten through high school. Our oldest is pursuing his doctorate in music at Indiana University. He has been on scholarships from the beginning of his college education. Our other children are finding their way in this world with generous hearts that care for those in their paths.
Since life is so short, I am hoping to be able to connect in meaningful ways with those who happen upon my writing. I truly believe God is sovereign and provides these interactions according to his plan. Thus if someone reads my stories, it is a divine assignment and will affect his kingdom for his purposes. I submit everything I do to Jeshua ha Messiah.

My passion is ...

Jesus, Life, grandchildren, people

I know too much about ...

The Price is Right

My parents always told me ...

Beauty comes from within.

My childhood ambition ...

Be a ballerina.

My favorite memory ...

Sailing on Torch Lake, Michigan

Why I write ...

For God's glory

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Eventide, Derek Prince, The Last Emperor, Alison Kraus

My first job ...

Addressing envelopes for my dad

My best moment ...

Being forgiven

My inspiration ...

To help others know they are forgiven

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Transforming your parenting role when your children become adults

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Many people are so excited when their children finally leave home. They immediately think, "Free at last, free at last; now we can pick up where we left off." Parents of a functional family often feel just that way. But what happens when a child leaves because they have felt dominated, controlled or rejected, or that their parents were proud and hypocritical, and they could never measure up? Such a child will only return to the home when his or her parents have realized their child left to get away from pain caused by their parent's faults and failures. Yes, the parent did the best they co...

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