My Journey My Purpose: The True Story of a Young Woman’s Encounter with the Triune God, Creator of the Universe, and Their Continuing Relationship

Antonia Childe is not a preacher, pastor, or evangelist. She is a woman who was born into poverty, near the Appalachian coalfields. After entering college, she self-reliantly struggled with the time and funds needed to complete her education. She graduated with a strenuously sought after Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching credential. She went on to teach in private and public schools for over twenty years. While living in an agricultural area, she became the guide dog leader for the 4-H youth in her community raising guide dog pups. She also taught reading to women who were sheltered at a local battered women’s safe house, enabling them to get their driver’s licenses. Politics have always had a place in her life. She has volunteered for a candidate in every national election since she was old enough to vote. As a liaison between the Christian churches in the nearby city, she coalesced them into raising an important voice for women’s rights. Antonia volunteered for the Red Cross and served on its local board. She also ran marathons for the Leukemia Society of America. After spending many years in the mountains, she contracted a severe case of Lyme disease that would not respond to treatment. She found it necessary to move to a cooler climate and now lives Lyme free.