THE AUTHOR

Joy Wright Dendy was born on an Indian reservation near Taos, New Mexico, the fifth child of missionary parents to the Navajo and Tewa Indian Nations. She was an educator for twenty-four years, including teacher, school counselor, and administrative assistant. She’s been a Christian counselor for nine years working with women, children, and couples. Dendy serves as the worship leader and choir director at her church. She lives in California, where she enjoys her family.