1. Early Childhood 1945
We moved to Vermont.
We had a dog named Smudgie and she, the Vermont folks, and the astonishing beauty of the State were nurturing to me.

2. Adolescence 1953
We traveled a lot, living
in Mexico, and the Philippines, where I
realized I wanted to
become a psychiatrist.  
After my first year at the University of Vermont, I worked for a year in 

New York City.

3. Young adulthood 1958
Bennington College was heaven. I married, and 39 years later my husband I have three wonderful
grown children.

4. Adulthood 1974
The beginning of grueling pre-medical, medical and residency years. I served briefly as interim medical director of a local mental health agency, then went in to private practice in 1987.

5. Middle age & rebirth
1990
Started to return to my Christian roots, in a
radical new way, from conservative Episcopalian
to Charismatic Pentecostal. I am at New Life Fellowship, and I am happy. 

My husband and children
are all doing well, and I am starting MY new life today and every day, looking forward to each new adventure and challenge in learning to love God and my neighbors as my self.