Resident of the Month

Laura Childes
Grew up in central Indiana where she excelled as a high school student and played varsity tennis. She also enjoyed being elected homecoming queen her junior year. In college she studied nursing and also played on the tennis team. At the nursing graduation ceremony she was recognized as student nurse of the year. Soon after graduation she married her husband of 42 years and raised six children. She homeschooled her children who went on to become 2 doctors, a pastor, nurses(2) and a graphic designer. Her children married and Laura now has 16 grandchildren. While her husband was in medical school, she supported him and completed her nurse practitioner degree. She has been an active member in her church and enjoys reading and birdwatching.