I'm fortunate enough to have known two wonderful men in my life.  My first husband, Donald Loy (see my "memorial" link), was part of my life for over 20 wonderful years.  After he tragically passed away from lung cancer, I thought my life was over.  Nothing held much meaning for me.  For the next three years "blackness abounded" within me.

Then I was blessed enough to meet another special person!  John and I shared mutual interests of square dancing and hot air ballooning (crewing).  After knowing one another for over a year, we were married in June of 1996.  When John and I were married, my brother, Henry, an ordained minister, gave us the great honor of officiating at our wedding ceremony!  John and I have been married for over 6 years now and life is good again.  John has an easy-going personality and has been very patient with me.  I know there are times that I try his patience!  He's been very good for me.

Unfortunately, John, himself, has suffered some serious health problems.  In 1997, just a year after we were married, he developed a serious heart problem.  His doctors even mentioned a heart transplant!  Thankfully, today, he has been "stabilized" and is no longer facing such a serious threat.  While our days of square dancing and ballooning are only memories, due to John's health, we still enjoy visiting family and friends on occasion.  At present, we simply enjoy life and one another's company.

John, thanks for all the love and support you give me!