Mrs. Jacklynn MacKenzie

Port Morien, Nova Scotia, Canada

I was born Nov. 9, 1943 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada to Mr. And Mrs. John James Gardiner. I married Donald MacKenzie on March 6, 1987 (my second marriage). I have 4 children, (1 deceased, Kenny, 3 remaining) Robert, Roddie, and Keith MacLennan (all from first marriage). I received my High School Diploma from Morrison Glace Bay High School, Glace Bay, NS. I attained my Registered Nurses Diploma in 1968 from St. Rita's Hosp. School of Nursing. I also have a Commercial Course Diploma and I worked two years at Household Finance Corp. I am currently on disability but I was employed in the O.R. as a Registered Nurse for 16 years at Glace Bay General Hospital, Glace Bay, NS, Canada. I am a member of the Registered Nurses Association of Nova Scotia. I am also a member of St. John's United Church, Port Morien. On Friday, November 1, 1996, I was elected into The International Poetry Hall of Fame. My writings include "To My Son" in 1995 and "Sparkles in the Sand." I also had a poem printed in "The American Poetry Anthology" back in the 70's entitled, "If You Love Me" as well as several poems published in local newspapers. I have a very strong belief that death is not the end; that the soul survives physical death and travels to a new dimension, that we, as mortals, do not comprehend. Although I am not very religious, I do believe that my son Kenny is safe with God and I will see him again. I am very inspired by spiritual books and poems.