Kay Axel:  

Life Happily married to William John Axel II since March 22, 1980 and celebrated 29 years in March 2009 - it is hard to imagine that we have been together 33 years and married so long! I spent many years traveling the world as a Tactical Services Manager for Autodesk, Inc, but made a major life change in August 2003. My step-son and his wife were no longer able to care for their two boys ages 3 and 5 so they came to live with usand my husband and I legally adopted them as our children on November 23, 2004. I am active in my local United Methodist Church serving in several capacities including Lay-Leader I loved my position in the corporate world and once the boys felt safe and secure in their new life with us and were thriving in school, I re-entered the workforce in the Technology Department of our local school district for a year. Then I was offered the opportunity as Execiutive Director for a HUD Senior and Family Housing Complex in Luna Pier, Michgiigan. My new posiiton has many, many challenges but is a wonderful opportunity for me to utilize my years of business experience as well as community work to make the difference to the 300+ people in my complex. Being a mom is the toughest challenge I have ever faced but also the most rewarding. I cannot remember what life was like before the boys came to live with us. As a fa...Expand for more