Donna Serr:
CLASS OF 1971
San Lorenzo Valley High SchoolClass of 1971
Felton, CA
Bryman TradeClass of 1977
San jose, CA
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary SchoolClass of 1965
Felton, CA
Donna's Story
I thank God for two amazing daughters. My eldest daughter, Nikki is 28 and married to a wonderful man who is a building contractor who loves the Lord. My daughter Brie is 25 and does in-home care for several clients and goes to college.
I have an apartment in a large home and live with my two cats, Lilly (Persian) and Katie (Mane Coon). I have a horse, Tobi (Morgan) and take care of Tootsie (Quarter Horse) who belongs to a friend. They are boarded at a large equestrian center at the foot of Mt. Diablo. A very old ranch where the animals are very happy. One horse that was moved to a very posh show barn down the road broke away from the trainer and ran back to our barn.
"Relegion" has always turned me off. God has brought me to a biblically sound church and it's wonderful. My passion for singing took me to the first choir rehearsal about four years ago. The tech team needed help, so I checked that out after rehearsal. I've been serving on the Technical Team ever since. I still get to sing, just from the back of the room. Being that I am probably one of the last people on earth one would expect to do technical things, I know it's a God thing. It's a passion and never boring. We have a large tech team of people who are all a joy to work with. When asked if I get nervous doing what I do, I say no. Knowing God has placed me in this position, He would not abandon me while serving. No matter what challenges arise, He is in charge. It's a joy serving the Lord and the many friendships are priceless.
I get paid to work part-time in the church office as receptionist. It's a joy. Our five main pastors, the heads of the many ministries and all the rest of us are all growing in the Lord every day. It's fun to work with people who are genuine and have a passion for the Lord. It's priceless seeing lives change for the better. It's not about putting on a fake "church face". It's real people growing in real life.
In response to some of the story ideas:
Weirdest job: worked at Charmwick Candle Factory in Santa Cruz in packing department and went home smelling...Expand for more
like a different scent every day.
Biggest surprise in life: that my life would be focused on growing in and serving our Lord. To know joy even in the midst of the most difficult situations. Teacher I'd like to see: Mr Christensen (choir)
I haven't seen him since I was a senior and would like to thank him for teaching with such heart.
What would surprise people at reunion?: I enjoy public speaking when it's God centered.
Lived: after high school - * Loma Alta Equestrian
Center behind De Lavega Park Golf Course in
Santa Cruz - assistant manager - trainer - worker
* Scotts Valley - married - husband (CA
Dept.of Forestry) - I worked at Lori's
Dresser Drawers consignment store
* Santa Cruz - walking distance to the beach -
Charmwick Candle Factory
* Divorced - Santa Cruz - school and job as
surgical tech. about nine years
* Married - husband (CAL TRANS heavy
equipment operator iout of Gilroy) - Santa Cruz
* Watsonville - we bought home and raised our
two girls, dog, cat, horses
*Watsonville - Divorced, nanny/ preschool teacher
in private home - homeschool
*Walnut Creek - married - husband (Mental Health
Specialist at Herrick Hospital in Berkeley/ later
Pshchologist), daughters in middle school and
high school - worked as optician assistant for
about two years then worked as
Ward Clerk on Med/Surg unit at Alta Bates
Hospital for just over five years
Divorced and started going to church with my
daughter and her then boyfriend, now husband -
eyes opened to a life with Christ.
* Moved to Alamo overlooking Walnut Creek
I've been serving and working at NorthCreek
Church in Walnut Creek for about four years
Independent Distributor with Matol, Nikken and
PrePaid Legal Associate
I've had multiple sclerosis since 1984. I'm on
permanent Social Security Disability and Medi
Care. It's challenging, but God gives me strength
to stay active.
I'm 54 and loving it. Life is precious and I'm
grateful for every day.
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