Beulah Montion Dechene was born and raised in the heart of the beautiful Aidirondack Mountains in Northern New York State. As it is with most young people, she had wonderful thoughts and ideas full of hope for her future, never dreaming there would be so many disappointments and tragedies waiting for her on her life path. This path has proven to have made her a stronger, more cautious and compassionate person. It has solidified her faith.