: About Me

I live my life always striving to "be transformed by the renewing of my mind". God is all to me, and becoming more like His Son is my passion.

I earned my high school diploma in Franklin, KY before moving to Ohio. I have a Masters of Education degree from The Ohio State University in Lima and a 5 year license to teach 1st through 8th graders. I love teaching any age group because helping others grow is my passion. I teach middle schoolers in my Sunday School class at my church.

I am also an artist. I draw, paint, work with paper art and pursue many other artistic endeavors. I have illustrated a children's book that is still seeking publishing. I have also written two books for my grandchildren I'd love to have published some day. I also edit/ghost write and love anything to do with English in general and writing specifically.

I love to share my writing with those who enjoy it, while staying true to my convictions and maintaining my integrity. I also love hearing from fans and critics, so feel free send me a note. I also facebook, twitter and have a linkedin.com profile, as well as a personal beta zone here at helium (link right).

I love my God, my country, my church, and my family and friends. I also love to write! Happy reading!

My passion is ...

teaching, writing, drawing, paper art, sewing and more

I know too much about ...

nothing - there is always more to learn

My parents always told me ...

keep the Lord first in your life

My childhood ambition ...

become a mom with 14 kids!

My favorite memory ...

When my "Stinker Bear" at 6 months old laid his head down on my chest with his arms out to hug me and sighed like he was in seventh heaven. What's better than that?

Why I write ...

I can express myself better in writing than in speach.

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

The Bible/American Idol/Chris Rice

My first job ...

day care worker - not one I want to repeat.

My best moment ...

is when I am where God wants me to be

My inspiration ...

Jesus Christ, my husband, my children and my grandbabies

Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to make New Year's Eve fun for your kids

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Once again a New Year approaches, and you want to include your children in the festivities.  The question is: what to do with them for the evening so they will enjoy it and understand the concept of ringing in a new year? Let’s explore a few options for making New Year’s Eve fun for your kids. 1.  Staying up late.  This is a given, but play it up to your children that this is one night when it’s alright to stay up late.  If they think they are getting away with something, it will increase the excitement of the evening. 2.  Invite other children (w...

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