I assist Cathy Bellis with financial and facility-related activities. In addition I am the Grace Within coordinator.  I feel blessed to work at my church.

In the past, I have volunteered as a catechist.  I have been a catechist for seven years and I enjoy teaching and children. It is rewarding for me to see them having fun while learning. It is also rewarding for me to have my own children involved with helping teach and be willing to help volunteer their time within our church.  

I have been coordinating our Grace Within group and their practices and presentations for several years.  Every young lady that has been and is a part of Grace Within is a true blessing. They are wonderful youngsters and they all try their best. It is wonderful to see so many participants continue in the group for more than six or seven years. I am so grateful to the young ladies who volunteer their time to mentor the girls.  I could not run this program without help. It is a privilege to be part of this wonderful group, and when they dance at church it shows how beautiful they all are. 

Outside of church, I love spending time with my family and friends, and I have a great support system. We spend most of our weekends cooking with family and friends no matter what the season. When we are not in the Waukee area we are probably visiting our families in North Dakota and Texas.