I am a transplanted Okie. I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. However, my parents, who were originally from the Sooner State, decided to return to their roots in 1969 when I was 16-years-old. Although I have only returned to my birth state three times, Oklahoma people still detect a bit of Cajun accent. I think that’s funny because they don’t think they have an accent.
No matter where I’m living—I’ve moved ten times since I graduated from high school—I love being outdoors any time of the year. Whether it is raining, snowing or the sun is shining or hiding behind a cloud, I prefer the beautiful landscape of God’s creation anytime. Being outdoors, even when I’m weeding my flowerbeds, helps me to reconnect with God.
I earned my undergraduate teaching degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University in 1975 and a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in English in 1981, the same year I found out I was pregnant with my second son. I also earned my library media certification in 1993 from Oklahoma University. After 17 years in the high school classroom and 13 as the library media specialist, I retired in 2005, knowing that God had other plans for my life.
In addition to writing a weekly faith-based column, “A Matter of Faith,” I am the part-time executive director of a local literacy council. My goal in life is to use my gift with words to inspire others. After my column started appearing in newspapers across the state in late 2005, I began to receive invitations to speak before women’s groups. The only “C” I made in college was in speech because I was so nervous I clung to the podium to keep from fainting. Go figure. God does have a sense of humor!
Words and writing are a passion of mine. My weekly columns, have been compiled into two volumes, which can be ordered at this site. My current writing project is a book about using prayer journaling to draw closer to God. It should be available in 2011.
I also believe that everyone has a story to share. I not only love sharing my God stories, I love hearing how God has worked in other people’s lives. If you have a story to share, please feel free to email me at carol@carolaround.com.
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