I grew up in Canton, a small town in Western North Carolina. My favorite subjects were always English and Literature, however, my occupation is as a bookkeeper. I never thought I would love to write, but when I lost my sister, my brother, and my dad, all within a couple of years of each other I began to write poems. I received so much comfort from them and they eased the pain of my losses. Because I was so preoccupied in my everyday life, I stopped writing for about five years. Then I rededicated my life to Jesus and the poems started coming to me again. They bring me such joy and peace when I write or read them. I didn’t realize the very act of praising God in itself, could be such a blessing. I have always been shy and not very good at talking to others so I truly believe that God gives them to me so I can witness about all His Glory, the gifts that He gives, and the salvation only He can offer. I hope that these poems bring as much joy to others as they do to me.