I was born and raised in St Louis, Missouri where I attended Catholic grade school and high school. I became a licensed practical nurse after high school and spent 40 plus years working in the operating room. I participated in nine medical missions to the Philippines. I’ve been married to my husband Al for 34 years and am a mother of three, grandmother of eight. I was volunteering at Pauline Books and Media and hadn’t yet heard of the Pauline Cooperators. One day Mimi, a Pauline Cooperator, said to me, “You’d make a good Cooperator.” She went on to explain what it was and what I’d need to do to become one. That conversation planted the seed. Sister Laura approached me later and invited me. I said yes. After a period of formation, I made my Promise in January 2020. I participate in the ministries at my church as a cantor, Eucharistic minister and lector. I enjoy singing as a hobby. I’m a female vocalist for a Big Band and also sing with a female choral group every spring and Christmas season. I feel so blessed and honored to have joined the Pauline Family as a Cooperator.