About the Author: Lottie Marin

Lottie Marin was born on September 12, 1955 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. My father was Ivan Torres, a retired US Postal Employee, and my mother is Alda Rosario, a retired teacher. I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1977 with a Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Sciences from the Business Administration Faculty. I married my husband Luis Marin in December 1976 and have two wonderful children, Luis and Lottie. Luis retired from the US Army in1992. His last duty station was in Fort Lewis, Washington. We have been residents of Washington since then. My working experience started in the Credit Department at JCPenneys in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and continued until the year 2000, where I stopped working as the Administrative Assistant for the Wiping Rag Division in Rowtac, Inc., a company dedicated to process and export of used clothing. Since then I have devoted my time to the care of my elderly parents and family. We started attending By His Word Christian Center in Tacoma in 1992. I enjoy my family tremendously. Dancing with my husband is my favorite activity. Trying new recipes, reading, and spending time with friends and family are activities that bring me a lot of joy.