In Elizabeth's Story, Vera DeMay tells the story of her mother's amazing life journey which began in a small village in the Ukraine. The year was 1918 the country had gone through major political upheaval and the Mennonite colonies of the UK were about have their lives turned upside down. The decision to leave their homeland was not without great agony. The family settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where Elizabeth grew up, married and started a family of her own. When her husband decided to move the family to southern California, Elizabeth left the comfort of the known to follow her husband. Far away from her family and friends, Elizabeth adapted to her new homeland and became a citizen of the United States of America. Later, her own battle with mental illness, and her husband's long decline with Alzheimer's and eventual death, presented Elizabeth with new challenges to overcome. Strengthened by her faith, she faced her final challenge and fought a courageous fight against Parkinson's Disease as she moved toward her heavenly home. Vera lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband of 45 years. She enjoys a variety of activities and pursuits. She is active in the Parkinson's community and her church.