I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, growing up in a very loving and caring Christian home. At the age of four, my parents moved our family (me and three older brothers) to Arvada. I was baptized as a child, and accepted Jesus as my personal savior in Sunday school when I was nine years old. I believe God has continued to reassure me that being a believer has brought me closer to my faith and walk with Jesus Christ. My husband Gary and I attended Arvada High School and we were married in 1986.  I started attending Grace in 1990 and joined the staff in 1999.  I have a beautiful daughter Kymberlee and an awesome son-in-law, Jordan Long.  My two grandkids, Kinzlee and Jace, are the loves of my life and definitely keep me hopping!

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What is your favorite treat or snack?

I have a hard time passing up anything with the word CHOCOLATE in it!

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What did you want to be when you grew up?

I always wanted to be a veterinarian; but I quickly learned that if I got into that profession, that I would have to own a farm due to my love for animals. I would have adopted every stray animal that ever came into my office.

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A place you would like to visit?

I would like to go back east during the fall and see the colors in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

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What is your favorite book?

I don’t really have a favorite book but a favorite author would be Karen Kingsbury who is a great Christian writer.

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What is your idea of a perfect day?

My idea of a perfect day would be with the family spending the day at a beautiful lake in the Colorado Mountains. It doesn’t get any better than that!!