About

When you visit my home, you’ll learn rather quickly things I enjoy: books, Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, lighthouses and ships, Peanuts, Legos, Washington (DC), the Outer Banks, music, Impressionists, and photography.  Oh, and Christmas (I have been told my Christmas tree is worthy of the National Gallery of Art)! I also enjoy cooking, especially French and German food (my Kartoffelsalat is really good). Above all these, I enjoy a quiet evening with a few friends, or even just one, playing Scrabble, Euchre, or Quiddler; sharing life stories, reading out loud, or singing--more often than not, with tea and something tasty from the kitchen involved. To quote Tolkien, “I am, after all, a hobbit.”

God has gifted me with skills, abilities, and talents which I am to use in Kingdom service. Organising things seems to come rather naturally (first-born and INFJ).  I sing and can’t imagine using my voice for any purpose other than honouring God. Mentoring and discipleship have been integral to my journey. Having been at GCC since April of 2003, it is through these gifts that I have served the Body and the community.  I love seeing and hearing GCC singing, reading Scripture, and sharing praises every Sunday! I began serving as a Provisional Elder over the summer of 2023, and as of 14 September 2025, was installed as an Elder. Around the same time I started working with the college-age guys. We meet twice a month, usually after the worship service, and have lunch together and a study/discussion time. We are reading through The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges.

It probably won’t surprise you that Proverbs 27:17, Colossians 3:16, and Romans 12 (the whole chapter) are among my favourite verses.  I read through Philippians, Colossians, and John 17 often. And the Psalms. Presently, I am reading through the Holman Christian Standard Bible—it’s one of my favourite translations. Each day, I read a selection from Truth for Life by Alistair Begg. I am currently reading The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges. It’s an even-numbered year, so I am reading through The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings—again! Last year was a Lewis year, and I worked through several of his nonfiction titles using Audible—I spend a good deal of time in the car.