I’ve been part of the Chatham-Kent community for many years.  Experiencing both farm and small-town life offered me a lot of freedom, life lessons, and a sense of wonder growing up.  Living close to provincial parks, lakes, bays, and endless fields has made for some good memories. 

After graduating high school I completed an undergraduate degree and worked contentedly for many years in the business field.  A few years ago, I went through some of my own difficulties which taught me depths of sorrow, and, eventually, a new appreciation for life.  Working my way through these challenges has created a desire to support and encourage others going through suffering.  Ultimately this led me to the field of psychology and a reconciling of my faith with my own life experiences.