Approximately four years ago, on a day that had started pleasantly, my life as I had known it changed in the blink of an eye. My husband, Ray, died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was talking one minute, the very next - gone forever. He had no previous history of heart problems. With the help of family, friends [old and new], and most of all with the sustaining power of my Faith in God I "got through" the 1st years. Now with the encouragement from the same family and friends [and a few more ] and my steadily increasing Faith, I am beginning to live life once more. I continue to struggle at times and battle the fears of doing things on my own, but my confidence is growing. Life is a precious gift from God, not to be wasted.

Interests:

Enjoy outdoor activities, my grandchildren, animals and photography. I currently have 3 horses [horses have been a lifelong passion], they provide me with a certain type of therapy. Whenever I get to feeling stressed out or overwhelmed by life, I head to the barn for some much needed "horse therapy" Among my many horse themed shirts, two really sum it up for me; "I'D RATHER BE AT THE STALL THAN AT THE MALL' and 'WHEN LIFE GETS BUMPY, I RIDE IT OUT'. Recently became the owner of a pick-up truck and a 4 horse trailer with living quarters and am anticipating traveling. Used to enjoy painting with acrylics, but haven't been able to since my husband passed away. Perhaps some day I will again.

Music:

Country and Oldies especially, but do enjoy all types of music except Heavy Metal Or Rapp

Movies:

Don"t really do much movie watching, more of an outdoors person.

Books:

Enjoy John Grisham novels and almost anything about horses. .

Television:

Enjoy "House" and "Bones", otherwise watch mostly the Animal Planet or RFD TV when I do watch TV.