Grew up on a farm in Ozark County Missouri. Loved nature my whole life, even studying Biology in College. BS in Biology; working on my MLS in Library Science. Currently work in St. Louis County Library system in the Extension Services Department. Still travel often to the farm I grew up on. Have done 2 short term mission trips, and am planning on going on another trip in July to Nicaragua. Am an ameteur photographer for my own enjoyment.