Judy Ellen Jensen became ill in 1948 with the polio-virus at 2 years old. She would spend most of her life in a wheelchair, determined to live a victorious independent life. She started her life as a young adult in preparation for helping others at Hope College by earning a teaching certificate in elementary education and psychology major. She spent many years as the activities director at a children's home in Homme, LA, as a reassurance line worker at the Medical Health Association of Greenville County, SC., and as a substitute teacher and private tutor. Judy is the proud mother of two sons and a grandmother to one grandson and one granddaughter. She has a deep loving relationship with Christ, which shows in all her volunteer work at her church and community.