I'm from Minnesota and for me that means long cold winters, majestic oaks, paper white birch, ice skating, Lake Superior and the Twin Cities. From an early age I've been drawn to contrast like the oak against the night sky in winter. The Halocaust gripped me in my early teen years. I was blessed to later visit the Anne Frank house as a teacher accompanying school children and to visit Israel. I wanted very much to be a mother and I have been blessed with 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I think my greatest gift is that I have a heart for God and I've experienced His love, faithfulness, and mercy in my life. I am over whelmed by His creation and the wonder of it all. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, Jerry. I am really thankful for the length of days of my life, and I am counting on meeting up yonder with my family and those who have gone before me - all those who over came by the blood of the Lamb.