Author's Biography - Pamela Jey
Her eldest child, Jennifer is married to Garrison. They both graduated college from BYU this past April. Jenn has earned a Bachelor degree in English and Garrison has a Bachelor degree in Political Science. They have moved to Arizona where Jennifer will pursue her Master’s Degree at ASU while her hubby will be enrolled into law school at ASU. Jenn and Garrison are both the oldest children in their families; they are also empathetic, intelligent, and confident, not to mention spontaneous. We plan to take frequent vacations to see them (especially when the weather turns cold here on the east coast! ;)
Hunter has finished up his second year in college where he is majoring in Studio Production. His interests and talents are immeasurable, but he prefers to be behind the scenes taking care of lighting, sound and whatnot. He and Lauren, his girlfriend of three years, are trying to figure out their niche in life. Amazingly enough, though Hunter hasn’t had reliable male role models, he has a gentle, caring nature about himself that radiates in the way he respectfully treats others. While our world has been turned upside over the past couple of years, he has remained a rock steady source of fortitude for his siblings and me.
Bethany is beginning her last year in high school. It seems as if I just brought her home from the “baby store” (inside family joke I tease my children about), but she will be eighteen on July 5th. My lil’ Beppie has grown into quite a remarkable person. It’s been absolutely incredible to see the talents she has realized within herself. There are many unknowns yet to discover, but with her bubbly personality, she will have lots of fun in the process.
Gunner has an innate talent for playing musical instruments. Drums are his passion, but he can also play guitar, electric and acoustic; tambourines; keyboard; some piano; harmonica; and maracas among other things. Gunner also loves to play on the computer; read; draw; make Claymation figurines’ and hangs out with his family and animals. Just over twelve years ago, Gunner was a non-verbal little boy who had recently been diagnosed with mild autism. As he has matured, he has voiced that he doesn’t like the “autism label” because he says he’s “not stupid” he just has it like he has brown eyes. I’m in the process of writing a novel about autism through his experience as well as my own.
Noah is in middle school and has to endure far too many adversities at such a tender age. Nevertheless, this quick-witted, keen-minded, man-child can make you laugh until you cry. He is more aware of his surroundings than most could even imagine. He is shy, but tends to make friends rather easily. Highly intelligent, Noah effortlessly understands significant concepts grown adults have issues dealing with themselves. Noah is every bit as creatively talented as his older siblings.
Amelia is the proverbial and precocious youngest child of the family. She has a strong, solid relationship with all of her brothers and sisters. She plays with girlie things as well as the typical boy stuff when she wants to hang out with her brothers. Amelia loves school, specifically reading and writing. As a mother, I am over-joyed that all my children not only fluently read, but also write stories rather well, too. But as a writer, I’m deeply impressed.
My children have exceeded my every expectation thus far; though I’m definitely not a helicopter-parent. When they whine, lament or otherwise toss down a few tantrums of why they CAN’T do something, I simply remind them to SHOW me what they can do.
Life is nothing if not interesting. Having a large brood, on purpose no less, tends to ensure that they will be plenty of opportunity to laugh, cry or slam a door or two. By the ripe age of 6, I *knew* I would have six children. I even knew most of their names. My sojourn in life has been extremely blessed because of my children. If, for whatever reason, I am never able to write and publish another novel; finish my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and minor in Global management; write scripts, plays, or anything else creative, then I can still say that my life has been immensely enriched. Apparently, my dreams have indeed been realized, even without the day pass.