She describes herself as "four foot seven and this side of Heaven." Quickly realizing all of her fascinating history could not be contained in one article, we began talking of a book. It's been a privilege to have Gertie confide in me and tell of some of her most personal and painful moments, as well as some of her happiest. I firmly believe everyone's life is unique and we all have a story to tell. There are literally thousands of these personal histories waiting to be told. I often read an obituary and think of how interesting it would have been to speak with that person.
                                   .....Tina Pabst