Connie Kerbs, an early and ardent student of Language Arts, is a prolific writer and lover of great poetry. When not writing, foster parenting, or mothering her large family, Connie has served on the Board of Directors (President, Past) of the Spokane Youth Symphony. She has been the elected Vice President of the Foster Parent Association of Washington State, (FPAWS), for several years.  She gives intensely of herself to underprivileged child-focused projects with names like "Orphan Summit,"  and "Crisis Nursery."  She has appreciated the chance to work on congressional sub-committees at the local, state and national level to advocate for children and family welfare issues she is passionate about.

Whether it be her large family, a non-profit or community project, a book, church or personal life -  she believes in the importance of giving one's best, and helping others in enduring ways.  Her current Pebbled Lane series is a project which gives in more ways than one – either by acting as an outlet for serious writers to publish their stories, or by supporting worthy causes. Her passion for this project, and others like it, is as evident as her love for her husband and children, who fuel her aspirations.

For Connie Kerbs, (aka The Fostering Mom), it's all about doing what she calls "living the gratitude."  "This is an essential thing, to joy, to purposeful living, to a meaningful walk of faith, to overcoming...to success,"  says the mother of 16(plus), herself a former foster child.