My life in Kentucky

Although I didn't have the pleasure of being born here, my family has strong ties to Kentucky. My mother's early childhood was in Kentucky. I still have relatives living here, most are Kentucky Colonels, and you may know U.S. Representative William Curlin. We felt right at home when we moved to Philpot. After moving so much with the Navy, we were ready to plant some roots! We love the genuine friendliness of the people in Daviess County and I am so proud to call this my home.

Alex, my husband, is a physician with the Owensboro Anesthesia Group. My ten year old daughter, Sophia, attends Heritage Christian School.

I chose not to work as a physician here in order to enjoy being a mother and being part of a community. I joined the FAN (friends and neighbors) club and Owensboro Christian Church. I volunteered at my daughter's school as much as possible. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine, Sophia and I started taking horseback riding lessons and got a horse (sigh). We have supported the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, the Birthright Center, Dreamriders, the Boleware Mission, the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, the Women's Auxiliary, Patriot Days, New Hope Horse Farm, International Medical Alliance, St. Mary's, Kentucky Firefighter's Association, and many others.

Then we had our lives turned upside down with the premature birth of our second daughter, Clarissa. She was just under two pounds when she was born and spent nearly 12 weeks at the NICU at St. Mary's in Evansville. Due to her prematurity, her immune system was fragile and we had to keep her away crowds and public spaces as much as possible for two years. Now she is healthy and strong, thanks to God! I have a better relationship with God and my family because of her. I now have the time and energy to devote to giving something back to my community.