About the author

Lynne Marie Brockmeier

<p>A woman,wife, mother, grandmother and child of God, Ms Brockmeier has been a leader of womens studies in her local church for many years. She currently resides in California with her husband of 30 years,&#160; surrounded by her family of five&#160;children, their spouses and eleven grandchildren. She was instrumental in local efforts to end Chronic veterans homelessness in her community and counts that service as her most privileged moments.&#160;</p>