Born in W. Germany to military dad and Canadian mother. Raised in the Fair Oaks, CA area. Went to Leighton Littlejohn Elementary, Will Rogers Jr High, and San Juan High. Graduated in 1975. Had some Jr. College at American River. Worked for Family Radio from 1976-81. Married in '81. Husband left us after a suicide episode in 2016. The rest we'll leave there. Had 8 children. One with the Lord, and one grandson. Three children are married. Two special needs children.