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I was born and raised mainly in Buffalo, Wyoming. Both sets of grandparents came to Wyoming from Iowa and homesteaded near Buffalo. My dad was the family sheepherder and farmer, and for most of my life, he was a commercial beekeeper. I was his helper. Those were wonderful years. My mother was a homemaker and “practical” nurse, as they were called in those days. She helped care for folks in their home. Two of my favorite friends were from our town who were handicapped. I spent lots of time with them. Those, too, were wonderful years. I had no idea then that I was in training for my future. I loved attending MYF, a church camp in the beautiful Big Horn mountains, and I also had great Sunday School teachers in our Buffalo Methodist Church. They taught us how to apply the bible teachings to our lives. Those concepts have given me strength, courage, and a love for God that has carried me through many life challenges. Because of my faith, I have been able to gain an understanding and ability to help others, including my own family. The scripture that has kept me going for many years is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” I’m proud and blessed to be a United Methodist for life. There have been so many changes through my 80-some years, and each change has had its challenges and its blessings. Each one has made me grow in my faith and in my confidence as a Christian. -Marge Terman