Blessed and happy has been my religious life these past 70 years. I give heartfelt thanks to God, my community, family, and friends who have supported me on my journey.
I was born in Flint, Michigan and attended St. Mary elementary and high school in Mt. Morris with IHM Sister teachers. After graduation I worked four years in various places in the Detroit area.
On a retreat, I came to know the Adrian Sisters, then I decided to visit the Sisters in Monroe. I decided to investigate the Dominican Sisters in Grand Rapids. Sister Therese Rodriguez showed me around, and I felt this was the place for me.
I attended Aquinas College, then taught the lower grades in seven different Catholic schools. When I helped my students enter a contest, one of them won first prize. Such a celebration followed!
Art is of great interest to me. I have enjoyed painting nature – trees, birds, waterfalls. I am part of the Dominican Institute of Art (DIA) where I have shown my artwork. Flower arranging is a pleasure; my arrangements can be found at Marywood and Aquinata Hall.
Travel opportunities in Ireland, the Holy Land, and California, created opportunities to share photos and stories of these adventures.
