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Italic text Occupation: Retired

'Education:'Grade 12 & College Degree in Mechanical Engineer Technician

Contact Information: Phone #: 1-519-320-8787 Email: lynder49@gmail.com   "or" lynder@churchofjesuschrist.org

'About Me' Hello everyone! I am Linda Irene Ellis-van der Worp. I was born in Stratford and lived up to my late teen years in St.Marys, Ontario, Canada I was a member since I was 8 years old and my Mom joined the Church when I was 4 years old. So I learned a lot from a young age. The day I was baptized my Branch President asked me what I thought I was here for and I said: "I'm here to work." My father never joined the Church until I was gone and married, and living in Raymond, Alberta, and by the time I returned to Ontario, he was inactive. But before he died, he became active again and my parents were finally Sealed in the Temple and I and 2 of my 5 brothers were Sealed to them. What a Fantastic day that was. Life altering!

I did leave the church for a time when my life seemed upside down. I was married to a very abusive man who fathered my first two children, Laurie and Heath. One girl and one boy! He abused my children also, after a time, so I left him for the 5th time when I moved back to Ontario. That was when I had a change of heart about the Church. My mother asked me to come to church for just the Sacrament Meetings to help with their count to get a building in Stratford, finally! After going there for 2 months doing that and feeling the Spirit so strongly I decided I should come back to Church full time. I was not happy at all when I first came back to church. Life was stressful, trying to find a job to take care of my Children on my own. So, I started praying even harder for help from God and as the time went by I did find that job. A couple of years later I met my wonderful husband, Willem (Bill) van der Worp. He is my Soul Mate for sure. I had asked God to help me find the man I was to be with for the rest of my life. Someone who would love God and want to become a Member of the Church too. I am so happy that all of that came true and my husband was Baptized a year after we married. A year later we were able to go to the Temple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and be Sealed to one another. My dreams had come true, and now I want to serve the Lord even more and I do all I can. Church Callings Past and Present: I have been in Primary, as the President/Counselor/Teacher, and Secretary. In Young Women's, I was the President/Counselor & Teacher. In Relief Society, a Counselor/Secretary & a Teacher. I have taught Seminary, I am into FamilySearch and on a committee for that type of work. My Husband and I are the Activity Committee Leaders in the Woodstock Ward where we now reside.

Skills l love to do Family History Work, Teaching the Gospel and Learning about it. Computer work with drafting, and word processing. Painting our home Drywall Taping Minnistering to my Sisters and those I meet!

Activities

Drawing & Painting Writing, and I'm trying to write a book right now. Biking & Fast Walking with my Dog, Meko, or my Husband if he is available. :-) Sewing- I am a Seamstress/Dressmaker. Hair Stylist- I wash/cut and Style hair for people and my Dog. Singing- I have sung for people's weddings and I am in the Ward Choir. Dancing- I love it so much. It's great exercise and I feel the music so well! Piano- I took 6 years of piano lessons. I don't have a piano anymore though! :-( Camping a lot when our daughter, Sarah was young, and we took our two nieces, Samantha & Jo Ellen. They had so much fun with us, and we felt so rewarded when they were happy. It just makes you feel like a million dollars when you help others find joy. Well, I think that is enough about me. If I've missed giving you something about me let me know. I hope you enjoyed the read! Linda v. :-)