Jennifer Wilson now lives in Tucson, Arizona although she grew up in Minnesota.  Ms. Wilson has a 21-year-old African Grey parrot named Zachary and he seems to think he owns the home in which they both live.  She says, I believe I've been well trained.

Jennifer is happily retired now.  Professionally, her career had been largely in higher education and in the Army - both active duty (5 years) and reserves (24 years).  When on active duty, she worked as a surgical nurse and is a Vietnam Veteran.  Her Graduate work led to a career in administration of nursing education programs.  Jennifer was a Dean of colleges of nursing for to private Christian universities.

Shortly before retiring, she began playing the harp and enjoyed doing so.  Jennifer has played voluntarily in hospice settings and for some services at church; but now plays for her own enjoyment.

She had heard of "Quilts of Valor" but did not have any real experience with the organization.  One day she was awarded a quilt and remembered the very special feeling of that quilt wrapped around her.  Soon after being awarded the quilt Jennifer joined Quilts of Valor.  She receives real joy in making and presenting quilts to other veterans.

Read more about "Quilts of Valor" here.