This author Mary Ann Sinclair Jacobs is a native of Hampton, Virginia born on May 19, 1934. She has lived in the metropolitan Washington, DC area for more than 50 years.She is proud of being the mother of six healthy wonderful children: five daughters and one son. At 80 years old, she feels so very blessed to have and to be actively involved with her five granddaughters, three grandsons as well as four great granddaughters, three great grandsons and one great-great grand-daughter. She is considered the family matriarch.It is hoped that her passion for writing will produced a beacon of light and a legacy for the adoring family and friends. The beacon is very simple: be kind, thoughtful, caring, appreciative, and respectful of each other. And most importantly, always be grateful to the Almighty for everything.