I am a native Oregonian, raised in east Multnomah county. I consider myself blessed to live in the Northwest, with all it's natural beauty. I enjoy gardening, cooking, quilting and multiple outdoor activities. My most important priority in life is my family. I developed a interest in practicing nursing during high school and finished my undergraduate education in 1979. There are many reason why I choose nursing, but most important is the interconnected relationship with patients as they face the ongoing challenges with their health. I believe it is my privilege to be with them through there experience. .