| ABOUT ME |
| I met Ed while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in my hometown, Heidelberg, Germany. I would take in laundry to supplement the family's income; I did Ed's laundry, and then continued doing his laundry for the next 49 years! This is me, shortly after I arrived in the U.S. in 1953. |
| Ed and our son, Jim, enjoy a good laugh on the rocky trip to the U.S. |
| Four years later, our daughter Kathy was born. She still has her German-made doll, Susie --- and also named her daughter Susie! |
| A picture of Heidelberg, my hometown... the castle and Old Bridge |
| A few years have passed... |
| Jim's family on vacation in Jerusalem: Ken, wife Jan, Sarah, Lisa, Erika and Jim |
| Kathy's family: Susan, Kathy, husband David, and Daniel |
| Gardening is my "thing" |
| My faithful companion and protector, Bernie. |
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| I am now a Great Grandmother! Granddaughter Susan and her husband became the parents of Samara Ruth on September 7, 2006. |
| Four generations of women! |
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| Youngest grand-daughter, Sarah, and Matt married in July 2007. They are now also expecting a baby! |
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| Youngest grandchild, Daniel, will be graduating from Christian Life High School in 2008, and attending Rock Valley College in summer and fall of 2008. |