My childhood … dominated by feelings of being unwanted, awkward, inadequate.

I turned to my heavenly Father for love and strength to cope with the bitterness of home and family.

My early adulthood … dominated by feelings of insecurity. Living in this world of confident and capable achievers?

I asked Him for security and guidance. He told me I was precious and esteemed.

My lifetime … compensating for a difficult start, I learned to love, think for myself, explore the world, dream, and overcome.

All I ever wanted was a happy family, to be a good teacher … and to write.

Family life is imperfect, funny, sad, hard – but there’s love.

I enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career, where hard work and love equalled success.

My writing? Just beginning. Loving the process, thinking, exploring the writing world, dreaming, believing, and hoping. Working hand-in-hand with my Father.

Never too late ....