I graduated from Bethel College with a degree in English Education. After working at NW Bell for 7 years as a Supervisor in the business office, I went back to school (1981) for a nursing degree at St. Mary's Jr College.I worked full-time as an RN for 3 years and then part-time for many years. I went back to school for an MA in theological studies at Bethel Seminary in 1994 as I wanted to have a better knowledge of Scripture.I retired in 2009 from Allina Hospitals & Clinics after working full-time for nine years.Blaine and I moved to NC after his retirement in 2014.
We love the area, as we still have four seasons, but not the extreme temperatures in winter.Married 48 years to Blaine; 3 married children, 2 grandchildren.