I was born in Southern California into a pastor’s family (fourth generation pastor), the oldest of 4 kids. Although my mom and dad were very involved in running the church and shepherding the flock, they always made it clear by what they said and did that we kids were their first ministry priority.

I was very involved in music most of my life. I taught piano for 30 years, wrote, produced and performed children’s musicals, taught aerobics dance, was a worship/harp and bowl leader, and sang at Disneyland as a substitute Dickens Caroler for a season (got Barry and the boys in for free, whoo hooo) and all along was so blessed to be home as we raised our boys! As long as I can remember I have been involved in some form or another of bringing restoration, healing and encouragement to people who needed breakthrough so they could keep growing and experiencing God’s love.  Ministry and strengthening family relationships in the church has always been a significant part of my life.

The Holy Spirit rocked our world back in ’94, after introducing us to signs and wonders, healing, words of knowledge, visions, dreams, interpretation, unexpected salvations and just generally seeing God work and manifest in ways we had not experienced before. He moved us and our 4 boys out of my parents church and into the Anaheim Vineyard when John Wimber was still alive. We were there for a few years and then The Lord intentionally started moving us on to other churches, educating and teaching us about what was going on in the Body of Christ. Through our continuous cry for more, the Lord finally directed us through more dreams, visions and spiritual experiences to Bethel Church in Redding. We are home and so blessed to be here!

I love rainy, cloudy, dark gray weather… Family talks by the fire…My Barry B coming home from work… sweet, delicious, juicy pears….Reading, I love reading!…..Going on a hike with people that I love….my precious boys….Double rainbows and hummingbirds! …. When the Lord speaks….Swimming in the lake…..When the Lord shows up and impossible things become possible…..Watching a great movie….walking and praying in our neighborhood with my Barry B …..feeling closer after a healthy fight…..hearing what my boys are thinking and feeling….Talking in the early hours of the morning with my Barry B about a dream the Lord just gave one of us and getting the interpretation!….Helping couples connect spiritually, emotionally and sexually in the ways God intended…..