A Little About Me

I live in Whittier, California with my husband Randy, and our two teenage children, Jeremy and Randi. We also have two older daughters, Michelle and Carolynn, and several grandchildren including Brittney, Brooke, Zachary, Travis, and Samantha.

In April 2000, after an emergency C-section, my grandson Travis was born. Since that time, I believe God has blessed me with a gift: writing songs for the Lord. The first song I wrote was “He Answered My Prayer.” He not only gives me the words, but also the melodies, at the same time.

I have been praying for the Lord’s will and asking for His guidance, because I would love to witness for the Lord through my songs. My brother John blessed me with a high-tech recorder, and I record my songs in our garage while Jeremy puts them into a computer program. My CD is far from professional, there isn’t any backup music, so it’s totally a cappella, but I promise you it is truly from my heart.

One of my first songs, “Angels,” was recorded with my granddaughter Brookie when she was only 3½ years old. Another one of my favorites, “Jesus Knows,” was written and dedicated to Jeremy Glick and the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

My Testimony

When my Mom died in April of 1999, little did she know that through her death, she would leave behind for me the greatest gift of them all — my salvation. Everyone who knew my Mom knew of her love for Jesus Christ and how wonderful her faith was.

I did not realize how dependent I was on my Mom until she was gone. I had not only lost my mother, but there was someone else definitely missing from my life. Through that emptiness, the Lord began to show me the deep need of my own heart.

How can I tell them “Jesus loves you”? There is a hope and a peace that can be found. How can I spread Your holy, holy word? Jesus whispered tenderly, “through your songs.”

A COUPLE OF VERSES FROM MY LATEST SONG.

I wanted to share a couple of verses from one of my latest songs. It was my last day to take care of the grandkids, as Michelle is a teacher, so we both get the summers off. This particular day she picked up the kids, to take them out to lunch. With house unusually quiet, I switched the TV from a children's program, to another station. The program I started to watch was about a young teenage girl who was stricken with a debilitating disease her last year of high school. I believe the show caught my attention, because the young girl reminded me so much of my own daughter, Randi. Both with blonde hair, blue eyes, very pretty and a smile so bright, it would light up a dark room.

The details of the show inspired the song, which I'm about to share with you. Needless to say, by the time the program was over, I was in tears and my heart was breaking for this your girl, someone I didn't even know. As I started to pray for her, I started to think of all the people in the world that must also be suffering at that very moment.

I reached for my pen and paper, and have to tell you this song came within a few minutes. I was writing so fast and sloppy, and humming a melody at the same time. I remember praying that I'd be able to decipher the song when I was finished. With God's grace, I did!

I will never forget her sweet face, and I still pray for this young girl, & everyone, everywhere!

When Michelle came in the door a few minutes later, I shared the words with her. Between the hugs and the tears of joy, we both knew how very special this song, that the Lord had given to me, really was! It wasn't until I read it back, that I realized my prayers had been answered, through His very own words....