Author Linda Howard Senior, in her first completed book of poetry, Mirrors of Joy and Pain, credits as a primary source of inspiration her family: husband, Carl; sons, Carl Jr., Clayton, Corey; and daughter, Cicely. Her themes have been drawn from every aspect of life, the ups and downs, the challenges, and blessings. Throughout her life, she has been bolstered by faith in God. Even as a very young girl, Linda embraced the desire to overcome the challenges and stay the course for the sake of family. She is thankful for the family with which God has so generously blessed her. She knows it would not have been possible without God's help, and she would have missed so much. Her family has expanded to include grandchildren, Clayton III, Coriona, Miles, Layla, and Mason.