Mother of 6 boys ranging in ages 17 - 37 yrs. and 7 girls ranging in ages of 15 yrs. - 35 yrs. (having lost one child, a girl, at age 8 mo.);

Six granddaughters and Five grandsons

Thirty-seven (and counting) year marriage to the same man with all of the ups and downs that are involved in the daily struggles of life. Including the bearing and rearing of 13 (single birth) children;

The care of a sick child and then the loss of that child, and all of the stress, questions and problems that are associated with the experience;

Spent 9.75 yrs. being pregnant with 13 plus yrs. nursing;

Caregiver for 86 yr. old grandmother who lived with us for 1 - 1/2 yrs. before she passed away at our home.

Experience spent dealing with stress, maintenance of health and vitality and proper nutrition, including diabetic care;

37 years organization and management of large (13 children) household, including, but not limited to, budget management, daily operations, cleaning and repair/maintenance;

Extensive experience regarding Women's issues, such as child bearing & rearing;

Auxiliary service leader, teacher and homemaking instructor in local church;

14 years experience as owner of professional housecleaning company for private homes, construction cleanup as well as cleaning model homes;

Ricks College; Rexburg, Idaho - Home Economics Education major with classes in varied aspects of Child Development and Family Relations, Nutrition, Home Arts ( this course covered useful knowledge and experience in refinishing furniture, quilting, crafts to enhance the home, etc.), Clothing construction and pattern making,;