A Woman In the Word

Writing’s my passion. In elementary school, I wrote a fiction story about a teenage boy blinded when a fire cracker blew up in his face. Since that day I’ve followed after my dream of being a writer. The journey has taken me from the factories of Indiana to the rolling hills of Missouri. Today I live and work at the farthest Northern edge of the Rocky Mountains known as the Chugach range in Eagle River, AK. Here the love of God continues to fill my mind with a desire to write and creativity for every part of my life.

Ashlynn Joy, my eight year old, told me, “Mom, I know what your job is.”

Curious about her interpretation, I asked, “What?”

She said, “Driving us everywhere.”

She’s right!  As a homeschool Mom of five children, one of my more time consuming jobs is driving them to various events including: basketball practice, harp lessons, science classes, geography club, and church activities.

I like this quote: “The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant — and let the air out of the tires.” Dorothy Parker

I’m also a school teacher, a licensed minister, and a minister’s wife. I have tons of opportunities for joy in the work place. But the spot where I find the most bliss is at home spending time with my husband and children.

Contact Valerie at valerieburgess@mcaonline.org

or valerieburgess@valerieburgess.com