For over 20 years I worked as a high school teacher of Spanish and French, traveled the world during my summers and was independent and self-sufficient. Then the Lord decided I was ready for a real test of my faith and sent me fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. It was definitely a challenge but after many months I quit praying to get well and began praying for peace and acceptance. And with that acceptance I have learned many lessons. I have learned to stop pushing myself so hard and to find joy in the little things. I have learned to be thankful for every day regardless of whether I am too tired to open my eyes or not. I have learned that our Father in Heaven knows us even better than we know ourselves and that what we may think is a trial can actually have been sent as a blessing. I have learned to be humble enough to ask for help, something which was nearly impossible for me in the past. I was born in the church and my testimony grew from knowing that my prayers were being heard and also by "experimenting upon the word". After a brief stint of trying to "be like everyone else" in college, I realized that I was not happy in that world. It is only by living the gospel that I can find happiness. And my strong faith and reliance on the Lord have helped me to accept and find peace with my medical condition and the limitations it places on me. I would like to share this life and eternity with someone special. I need someone who can accept the mobility and endurance limitations of my medical condition. I want someone responsible, kind, patient and forgiving. I need someone who will accept me for who I am, an imperfect person who is trying constantly to improve. I promise the same thing in return. I will accept his imperfections as he accepts mine. I would like to start by getting acquainted online, becoming friends and if we want to see if something more is possible we could meet for a nice drive and a casual meal.

What are my interests and hobbies? I love music, mostly listening to it, but I can play the piano and I love to sing. Being in the choir was a joy. I love family history and finding and preparing names for the temple as I am unable to attend now due to my health. I like to read and to listen to audiobooks when my eyes hurt too much to read. I like to learn new things, especially about history, languages and culture. I love to bake although I have had to modify the type of things that I make.