Angela Coleman – age 25, husband who served our great country in Iraq, married 3 years. Angela is one of the youngest, strongest leading women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!

Mary Ney – age 51, married 27 years, 4 children and No More! Mary is filled with God’s love and patience! She takes the ball and rolls with it every day. Rock solid!

Judith E. Kueker – age 88, married 66 years! She is my grandmother. Her grace, goodness, love and strength amaze me constantly. She is my angel on earth!

Connie Coleman – age 53, married 36 years. Connie, a pastor’s wife, has struggled with illness and disease for way too long. God truly works through her giving her faith and words of wisdom for all of us. She is a pillar of strength and would say it is all because of Jesus!

Sandy S. – age 58, divorced, 1 daughter, a grandmother. Sandy is the first to admit that she has made hard, sometimes not so good choices in her life. But, her faith is powerful and she walks with the Lord every day seeking His face to shine on her.

Jennifer Youngblood – age 38, divorced, one beautiful daughter, age 8 and one adorable son, age 4. Jennifer is the epitome of acceptance. She unconditionally loves, gives and self-sacrifices. God carries her through! She sets the example.

Marilyn Gembala – age 59, married 40 years to a great guy, my father-in-law! She loves her family with her soul. Living through an extremely turbulent childhood, God’s wings of love carry her daily. Her laughter brightens the room.

Jennette B. – age 32, married with a 2 year old daughter who loves life. Jennette is strong, giving, level-headed and spirit-filled. Her faith has always been a part of her life, but it grows and strengthens her even more every day. She values what is truly valuable in life.

Marykate C. – age 28, married, 2 year old girl with another girl on the way. Marykate’s story as a young woman reflects so many. Yet, she is wise beyond her years because she understands God’s love of her. When she is in need, she asks of Him. She listens to Him.

Patti S. – age 45, married 14 years, 2 fantastic boys ages 9 and 11. Patti is a fighter and one of the most positive people I know. Her passion for life and all things valuable in it transform her into a wonderful woman. She has taught me how to smile through the peaks and valleys of life.

Carolyn S. – age 53, single, teacher at a Christian elementary school. Carolyn’s patience and mercy are forever flowing. Her spirit is hopeful and satisfied. The greatest gift she taught me is to “Rest in God’s Hands.” She understands that we need to do and be our best, but not at the sake of forgetting who is in us and carries us.

Jill Pietroburgo – age 40, married 17 years, 3 wonderful children - 2 boys and 1 girl. Jill strikes you as quiet, but God has moved in her exponentially. She shares her story of being adopted in the chapter “Finding Nona, A Story of Grace.” Her walk with the Lord is constant and overflowing with grace and strength.

Gina Zakovec-Brown – age 37, married with 4 amazing children ages 8 to 13. (Widowed with 2 children at young age of 34. Remarried a widower also with 2 children.) Gina seeks constant renewal of her soul. She is the most gracious among us and gives incessantly. She is one in a million.

Richelle Kueker – age 19, single, in college. Richelle’s understanding of life at such a young age is inspiring. She is beautiful inside and out. She is strong, courageous, and giving. To be with her is a breath of fresh air.

Judy Barlett – age 47, married, 3 children – 2 daughters and 1 son. Judy, a pastor’s wife, has lived a life full of goodness and greatness. She is so real, yet so noble and merciful. Her gentleness and sincerity
sincerity gives you an aura of God’s love right here on earth.

Me, Kristin Gembala – age 38, married 16 years, 4 children ages 2 to 11.