About me

Gender	Female
Industry	Non-Profit
Occupation	Ministry
Location	Austin, TX, United States
Introduction	I guess I grew up between Arlington and Albuquerque; life was a journey. I changed schools 22 times in 12 years. If kindergarten existed, either my parents didn’t know it, we couldn't afford it, or we were moving the month it started so I just skipped it. My dad was NOT military; I never met a military kid who moved as often. Dad was a gifted man of admittedly questionable principles, looking for greener pasture. So we moved, and he tried it all. As a senior, the family moved to Lometa, TX. There I won the prize of this life, Barry, who has loved me with a passion and commitment I never dreamed existed. He remains the best decision I ever made, a gift I never deserved, and the love of my life. We have three sons, two daughters-in-love, and four delightfully amazing grandchildren. I direct a non-profit dedicated to renewing, equipping, honoring and uniting women in ministry around the world: Come before Winter, Inc. I have a degree in journalism from UTexas and a masters in biblical studies from Abilene Christian. I love the Lord and trust him to transform me day-by-day into the image of His Son. The journey continues. I am forever blessed and renewed.
Interests	Spending time with my husband, traveling, reading, writing, decorating, walks on the beach at sunrise (immediately followed by a nap). I also love to snow ski, but... not lately.
Favorite movies	Pillow Talk, Goonies, When Harry Met Sally, and almost anything with Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, or Mel Gibson.
Favorite music	I love hymns about Jesus, almost all the fun music of the late 50s and early 60s, and songs I have dedicated in my heart to my precious husband and our life together (songs like "I love how you love me," "Right time of the night," "You're still the one," and "Could I have this dance?").
Favorite books	I just read and loved "Same Kind of Different as Me." I also love classics, including "Les Miserables" and almost anything Jane Austin. I enjoy Maeve Binchy, Robert Ludlum, and (admittedly embarrassingly) the humorous number books by Janet Evanavich.