I’m mom to 5 children, ages 35 to 14 and grandma to 5 grandchildren. My kids are Nic and his wife Chelsea, Abbie and husband Logan , Maddie, Isabelle and Evan ❤️. I love them all so much! I’ve been married to my husband, Tom, for 22 years and we have lived in Big lake for 24 years.
I’m currently a full time caregiver to my 21 year old daughter Maddie. She graduated from BLHS in 2019 and six weeks later diagnosed with Brain cancer.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We like Trails for dinner. We do frequent Dairy Queen because we really like Blizzards! We also like the Superman ice cream at Embers!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We have lived in Big Lake for 24 years. My oldest 4 children have graduated from BLHS. My youngest, Evan, is starting high school in the fall. I have worked at Stellis Health for 11 years and Allina Buffalo for 6 years until staying home to care for Maddie.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are so many. My neighbors Pastor Mark and Mary Snider have been a great support to our whole family during my daughters illness ❤️ I have so many supporting friends in the community that have been wonderful.
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
We have 3 dogs Beau, Teddy and Yoda and 3 house cats. It’s a little crazy but we love them all.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Be kind to one another and help someone else whenever you can. This world is hard enough, let’s take care of one another.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Going to Montana, Maddie wants to see the mountains.
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
I have to say Coborn’s. It seems I’m there almost daily for groceries or medication.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The small town feel, the lakes and feeling safe with the police department we have !
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I’m hoping somewhere without snow.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
There isn’t much people don’t know. I’m a open book and love to talk.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
Pretty small town
