I grew up in a Christian family and have been active in church all my life.  My personal relationship with Christ really began to grow when my husband and I moved to the D.C. area.  I had a new baby, my husband left for training and I had no friends.  I missed my mamma.  I am from the South, it was cold up there.  God was my only friend; He began to speak to my heart through the Experiencing God Bible Study by Henry Blackaby.  I’ve been active in several prayer groups and strongly believe in the power of prayer.  Several moves later we ended up in O’Fallon and started attending First Baptist.  I first became active in the Women’s ministry, but God had other plans.  He shifted me into teaching young children and I found the perfect fit.  Teaching is an absolute joy for me. I love children and I love being in the classroom.