Amazon #1 Best-Selling author LaBena Fleming was born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Ravenna, Ohio, and presently resides in Richmond Heights, Ohio with her husband Michael. LaBena received her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development from Notre Dame College of Ohio. She went on to earn master’s degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Administration from Ursuline College in Lyndhurst, Ohio. A former insurance industry professional, elementary school teacher/administrator, and community education and outreach coordinator for an organ and tissue procurement organization, LaBena recently retired from her position as Provider Relations Manager/Community Outreach and Education Coordinator with Hospice of the Western Reserve. She served as one of her mother’s primary caregivers and currently enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and granddaughter, public speaking, gardening, traveling, reading, and of course writing. Although she has always “dabbled” in writing; having written multiple poems and freelancing for a few greeting card companies, I Love You Always is her first book.