I was born in Rochester, New York and lived on a dairy farm till I was married in 1971. I attended the Trinity Church of the Nazarene where my uncle was the pastor.

I was a pretty good kid who participated in sports at school and was active in the youth programs at church. I enjoyed hanging around my friends at church and felt that everything was okay in my spiritual life. I was wrong - I was a good kid who needed Jesus in my life, not just in my head.

One night I felt God's call to seek Him and I turned and walked out the door. I started home and after a few miles, felt God's pull so strongly that I turned around and went back to the church. Morris Wilson, my uncle and pastor, prayed with me at the wooden altar in the church and it was then that I accepted Jesus into my life.

It was the best decision I've ever made! It has not always been easy, but the Lord has been with me, never giving up on me, even now when I still fail Him. Through the good and the difficult times He has been there to strengthen and comfort me. I am still growing and learning the need to draw on His strength and power each day.

I love Jesus and thank Him for not giving up on me and being there for each and every day! There is no other way to live and be at peace than to live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ!