Beverly Riley GravesBeverly Riley Graves was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, and began writing poetry at a very early age. She became a first-time author in October 2016 with her book entitled My Heart is Full! The poems from her first book are also included n this current book, which makes Ever So Grateful! a more significant collection of her poetry. First and foremost, Beverly is a lover of Christ and refers to Him in many of her poems as My Sweet and Most Beloved. She is ever so grateful He has delivered her out of the many storms in her life; and thus, her passion is to praise Him and to lift Him up in gratitude. In her writings, you can hear God's voice as He lovingly and patiently guides and directs her steps. You can also feel the fullness of her heart as she acknowledges her gratefulness for His love. At the time of this writing, she is an assistant clerk at her church and enjoys sharing her poems with her church family and friends. She also shares her poetry with individuals who are in need of encouragement and consolation, or maybe someone who just wants to praise the Lord for His abundant goodness and mercies. Beverly is recently retired and lives in Tonawanda, New York, with her husband, Benjamin, where they delight in the joys of spending time with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and grand-dogs. Read More Read Less