Linda met her husband, Amos, at their church’s youth group. He lived about an hour away and was a total stranger to Linda, so her first thought was, “Why are you here? You belong in your own youth group.” 

It certainly wasn’t love at first sight, but praise the Lord he kept coming back, and before long, Amos and Linda began spending more time together. They married three years later!

Over the years, Amos and Linda have been blessed with seven beautiful children here, and one in heaven. They celebrated their 21st anniversary last fall, and although they have had their share of ups and downs, through it all Linda can see God leading them ever so gently!

As a family they left their religious background to follow God 2 yrs ago, and even while it felt like the floor was wiped out from under them, Amos and Linda have felt a peace through this transition like they haven’t experienced before. 

Linda’s desire is to be ever led by the Heavenly Father and give Him and only Him all the glory and honor because only He is worth it! 

As a family, they are trying to learn Psalm 91. Linda wants each of her children to know it by heart since it is one of her favorites!

With the 3 oldest children in the family being 20, 19, and 16 years of age, it’s not that often that they do things together with the whole family anymore, but for the 3 last summers Amos and Linda have all gone to the Outer Banks for a week. Linda LOVES family time, and her heart feels like it’s bursting with all the activities they do together there - swimming, beach walking, sight-seeing and just hanging out with each other! This trip is becoming tradition every July 4th weekend, and Linda has been anticipating this year’s excursion

Linda loves gardening, making family meals, her goats, and anything outdoors.

She starts her day with her Bible and cup of her favorite Messy Bun from Mama Java, with heavy cream and stevia extract as sweetener! 

Linda also sometimes enjoys a hot cup of Mama Java decaf coffee in the evening after an extra busy or hectic day.

Their family has tried some of the other flavors and they are good, but she loves Messy Bun blend the best for its rich and smooth flavor!