Look and Listen

Biography

Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who. Mrs. Cain taught kindergarten for over 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers. Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today. The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church. Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed. Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is in the 3rd grade this year. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is in the 1st grade this year. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy just turned 4 years old going on 29. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.

Inspiration

I have always loved to write even in elementary school. Unlike others, when I had a book report or writing assignment, I did it happily and never procrastinated. Even though my teachers praised my work, I somehow never believed my writing was good enough for others to want to read. But Dr. Cliff Schimmels, who was a professor at Lee University, inspired me to submit my writings. I now have one educational book (out of print now) and three Christian books that are in print. I have a new Kids show, "Tweaky's Character Building Show" which you may wish to use with your children. Feel free to show it and use it. You can get it at this link: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/Tweakysmom-56330-tweaky-character-building-show-respect-morals-etiquette-tcbs-education-ppt-powerpoint/ Please let me know if you are able to use it and how. Betty Cain jaybcain@gmail.com -- www.bedfordpublications.com