I was born August 13, 1958 in Montgomery, Alabama to wonderful parents, Jim and Rose Strickland. I married Barry Banks in 1980 and we have been married 34 years and have one precious daughter, Jennifer Elaine Banks. We have 6 pets, Ouzo, Beulah and Charlie, Rufus, Powder and Daisy. This book is dedicated to my beautiful daughter Jennifer . She was the answer to our prayers 26 years ago.