Personal History I grew up in the desert of Northern New Mexico and the Southern mountains of Colorado.  I am blessed with wonderful parents and an awesome brother. As a child, I loved singing and dancing.  I was bitten by the “travel bug” at an early age, thanks to family vacations during summer, which always included visiting an amusement park.  My path crossed the path of a wonderful man, Brian, while attending college in Virginia.  We married at the age of nineteen and moved to Iowa.  Growing up in the mountains did not prepare me for life on a Mid-western farm.  I thought I would surely freeze to death; instead, I learned to ice fish. When I thought I would melt from heat and humidity, I learned to grow an amazing garden, make jelly, and can vegetables.  As I think back upon this experience, I view it as a stepping-stone in learning to see the opportunities in life instead of staying stuck in the situation. Between our stay in Iowa and our present home in Colorado, Brian and I have had the privilege of living in many states including Texas, Indiana, and Tennessee.  We have traveled extensively throughout the United States and have had the wondrous experience of visiting several countries abroad. We currently live in Colorado and enjoy the serene mountains.  They grant a little slice of heaven minutes away from our back door.  I discovered many years ago that I feel most at home in the mountains: hiking along the roaring rivers edge, finding a quiet place to sit, and drinking in the crisp, fragrant air rejuvenates my soul.  Traveling is one of my favorite ways to spend time and expand my horizons.  It is a constant reminder of what a big, beautiful world we all get to live in. I believe we all share a commonality wherever we choose to call home.  That is, to live a purposeful life, make connections, love, and be loved. I greatly enjoy reading and a variety of arts including music, dance, and drawing. I believe it is essential to continuously seek ways for self-growth in my life journey.  Compassion, active listening, and creativity are a few of the strengths and gifts God has given me.  As a Life Coach, I am blessed to have the opportunity to use them to their fullest. This gives me a very purposeful life.