Ingrid Allen:  

Mesa, Phx., Boise, and Long Beach Ca. where we became certified in scuba diving which I absolutely LOVED! From there we moved to Hayden, Idaho in'88, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1989 and went into a large home we were building on 18 miles N.E of Sandpoint, Idaho. It sat nestled in the foothills of the Cabinet Mts.This is an absolutely gorgeous region! Currently, my husband has had to quit work as a realtor and is on VA(service connected) and perhaps soon also, Social Security Disability. We've had our own businesses many times over the years and and have acquired what we have entirely with our Heavenly Father's blessing. With waiting patiently,exercising alot of faith, working hard, saving throughout the years, God has given us much. It's cool. :-) I'm married to the very best man possible who still dazzles and delights me and we share a wonderful and very deep, sweet love. Our children are energetic,intelligent,lovely,creative, and overall very good kids. They are truly a blessing and delight!We receive alot of compliments on them.It makes me grateful.:-) Our youngest son, Eliyah, has Down Syndrome. However, he is perfectly healthy and a sweetie and a half. He's a pretty popular guy in our home.:-)We also have Hannah who is our youngest and my total sweetness and joy. One thing... raising little kids at age 49 is a lot more challenging energy wise that it was in my 20's and 30's!Whew! It's been a rich 31 years since graduation. We learned many lessons from the struggles along the way and yet the blessings, victories, and miracles in our lives have made the tough times all worthwhile. Our Heavenly Father ALWAYS sees ahead what we can't. All we have to do is to put Him first in everything and fully trust His promises. I'm in love with my husband, my children, my Saviour, my life! I am rich in lifelong and devoted friends;I am blessed so immensly!I reach for the next 50+ years with total enthusiasm, joy, awe, and thanksgiving. Ingrid