Phyllis Gruesbeck grew up in Michigan's farm country and later moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, where she married her husband, Ronald. She worked as a legal secretary, medical secretary, hospital ward clerk, and Certified Nurse Assistant. She did freelance writing for periodicals and a newspaper. She loved drawing and painting and even drew illustrations for a nursing procedure manual and sold many paintings for office and home use.Phyllis and Ronald had the privilege of traveling extensively both domestically and overseas. She enjoyed nature and gardening and the many hours she spent in deep Bible study.Phyllis suffered a stroke on November 7, 2019, and died peacefully, strong in her faith, with her husband of over 62 years by her side on December 7, 2019. She was looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior face to face at His second coming.
Having previewed the book, I can say that the reader will be encouraged and blessed. Not only by the wisdom but by the writers own personal experience. It is based in sound biblical knowledge with a sensitivity from one who has traveled life's road and found God's unchanging love. -Jay Gallimore, former president, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists I knew Phyllis for almost forty years and she was one of the most genuine Christians I've ever had the privilege of knowing. She loved people and it was her heart's desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone. She was generous with her time and talents and she had a special quality about her in that she could sense when others were in need of a little extra love. Phyllis was not one to be stingy with hugs or a shoulder to cry on. She had an adventurous spirit and loved life and endeavored to live it to its fullest. Phyllis was a student of the Word and she was a teacher at heart which you will discover as you journey through this book. -Nadine Whitacre, Retired Nurse