I grew up in a bible beleiving church where I learned the fundamentals of loving God and my neighbor. In school and at home I was timid and spent a large portion of my time alone with God. I was generally happy until my parents divorce decree. My parents left me in Oregon where they didn't know I was being molested by my uncle. My mother came and got me and took me back to Washington State where my family counseled me and I was put in high school then went on to college. For the past twenty years I've spent time in and out of mental hospitals. My dad once told me that we ultimalely stand alone before God the father. My mother says it's not what happens to you that matters but your attitude that God sees. "Out of my belly flow rivers of living water." I am whole of body, mind and soul. Life is not a perpetual crushing of the soul. May you as I overcome, leaning on Jesus the firm foundation. You'll find in my book a sweet aroma to Him. For, He opened a window and showed me a peek of treasures written for He and me. I am on the mountaing with something to say. I've been tested in the fire.

2006 Editors Choice Award, 2007 Editors Choice Award. Many of my poems have been published in various books. I wrote a book entitled "A Toast From My Cup To Thine." by Lorilei Swenson published in January 2007.