About Vickie Rodgers

Vickie Rodgers is living her best semi-retired life by fulfilling a bucket list item, writing a children's book. She recently retired from a local community college where she has spent the last half of her career working as a nurse educator. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Bill and they have three grown children, four grandchildren,

and their two beloved Goldendoodle dogs, whom they refer to as the boys!

During her nursing career, Vickie has been a champion for older adults living in long term care communities. She has seen first hand the love and happiness that children can bring to long term care residents. This labor of love book was created to encourage others to seek out friendships with older adults.