Judy has been an advocate for the poor and homeless for many years, since experiencing homelessness for herself years ago, she fights for the rights of those who don’t know how to fight for themselves. The mother of six, has had several short stories, poems, and articles published since she began writing in the 80’s. She has been published in The Presbyterian, The Other Side, The Plain Truth, Mother Jones, The Methodist Reporter, Christianity and Crisis, and many others. Judy's short story appears in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith. Christina Eichstedt, Judy's youngest daughter, began writing poetry at 14. She pursued publication at the age of 20 and succeeded with her first attempt with Offerings Magazine. She's been published in The Poet’s Pen, Poetry Motel, and Pockets. An activist like her mother, she continues to fight for the rights of the poor. She's written features for the Washington County Observer and writes a monthly column for Within Winslow.