I am one of eight children. I grew up in a small town in Northern Mnnesota and moved to St. Paul during in 1942 after the United States entered World War II. These years had an impact on my life. My mother had a strong Christian influence on our family. This, too, molded my life as I have been involved in church work and para church work most of my adult life. These are things that formed my character. Today I am faced with caregiving responsibilites and hope to be an encourager to others in similar situations with my writing.