Bio of Nancy Homedew Player

Family: Spouse: Bill. Children: Milena-22, Michael-20, Matthew-18, Nathan-17, Maria-14, Hannah-12, Emily-12 and Joshua-9. Milena studies and works (on occasion). She is interested in writing, music, and theatre and is our resident computer expert. Michael is on a mission in Argentina. He loves everything about his mission--people, country, companions, speaking Spanish, etc. He misses his family, his violin, his dog and his dairy goats--that he raises. Matthew is in that hard stage between school and mission. He's a gymnast and coaches gymnastics at USU, attends Institute, dates a lot (group dates, variety of girls--it's okay!). Nathan spends his life (outside school) with his horse, at the gym, studying Book of Mormon history/culture, making stuff--he's very creative, or dating.

Maria is a singer and dancer, plays the violin, loves Seminary, likes to baby-sit and hang out with her friends. Hannah likes to read, dance, do gymnastics and play with sisters and friends. We adopted her from Russia nearly three years ago. Emily is a gymnast--competing with USU's Tytans Gymnastics. She's also a dancer, loves music (plays violin and piano) and likes to talk--a lot! (makes us a little crazy, sometimes). Joshua is also a gymnast, loves (and is good at) pretty much any sport, likes to ride his pony, Sprinkles, is a little hyper--but lots of fun! (also adopted from Russia nearly three years ago).

Church: I've done just about everything! Right now, I'm accompanist for our Ward Choir.

Education: Graduated from USU in Education--a million years ago! Continue to take classes and read about whatever interests me!

Work: Revolves around the family, house, etc. I've taught piano for years.

Hobbies: Music, reading, my kids (and their friends). You name it, I'd probably be interested in it.

Community: I'm an election judge whenever there's an election. Involved in party politics with my husband.

Comps: Arleta Turley, Elzedia Kaaweehu, Iris Alfaro, Lynette Prince, Gladys Zeitun, Xinia Vasquez, Leda Ramos

Areas Served: Panama City, San Jose Costa Rica, San Pedro Sula Honduras

Learning Spanish has been a great blessing in my life--I use it constantly. I'm grateful for all the "Latina" companions I had, who taught me well. I have many dear friends among the Latino community here (in Utah) and in California, where we lived most of our married life, as well as all across the country.