So, Who is Mrs. P? I was born in 1932 in our family's home, the second of five children. I had one older brother, two younger brothers , and one sister. My parents were immigrants from Italy that proudly embraced the USA as their homeland, settling in Long Island, New York. I enjoyed a childhood filled with extended family, love, a strong work ethic and Christian values. We may not have had many material things but we were rich in many other ways. At the age of eleven, I made my decision to become a born-again Christian. That experience has directed my path throughout my life, and ultimately has led me to launch this website. In 1948 at the tender age of sixteen, I married my first love. He, too, was an immigrant and a teenager at nineteen years old. Throughout the years, he has been my best friend, constant companion, business partner, and spiritual leader. We have been happily married for 57 years. Our new family quickly grew with the births of our four daughters and one son. We worked hard in our own business ventures to provide for our children and to support various ministries. In 1972, we took up roots and moved to Clearwater, Florida. Being entrepreneurs, we introduced our new hometown to many of the staples and delicacies of our heritage. Our business experience grew and so did our family. As our nest emptied, we gained sons-in-law and ten grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. With our same spirit of adventure, they have moved to several different states and even to Italy. In 1997, my life took another turn after open-heart surgery. No longer able to continue using my skills in the business world, I began to seek new ways to pass my days. The purchase of our computer did more than just take me into the tech field; it allowed me to touch the lives of others through the internet. Prayer has no boundaries and encouragement has no limits. Mrs. P is a woman seasoned by life and the love of Jesus Christ, with a desire to reach out to people near and far. On the following pages, I will tell you in greater detail about my ministry, my life and my family. I will do so for one reason - so that you will know how much I can relate to many of the prayer requests that come my way. You will understand why I think it is important to be a person of prayer and why I belong to several prayer groups. I have a great burden to reach out to those who need mending of their broken hearts, relationships, and marriages. My desire is to help with your spiritual, physical, and financial needs. If I can bring hope and laughter back into your life, and put a smile on your face, then I know this ministry is truly touching lives. God Bless, Mrs. P You are listening to Bouquet of Roses