Fifty One
Happy Birthday to me! On this my 51st birthday I'm listing 51 people who have had a big part in making me who I am, roughly starting from 1969 to 2020. My parents, Don and Beth Jaques (1969). I am who I am today mostly because of their influence. My mother's organizational and detail oriented mind. My dad's encouraging spirit and cautious nature. Mostly their constant love and support. My sister Tracy Jaques Raymond (1969). My oldest sister - she is a steady person who can always be counted on. My sister Suzanne Jaques Martin (1969). My middle sister - the storyteller in our family (God knows we needed ONE!) - her passionate prayer life and persistence in the midst of struggle continue to inspire me. My paternal grandparents Don and Anne Jaques (1970). First introduced me to the Monterey wharf and the ocean and blackjack and ping pong. My maternal grandparents Robert and Virginia Seidel (1970). First introduced me to Southern CA, camping, and Disneyland. Har