Penny Walker Veraar is retired from decades of work in the nonprofit addiction treatment field. She now spends time as a caregiver for her granddaughter, who has a dual diagnosis o...view morePenny Walker Veraar is retired from decades of work in the nonprofit addiction treatment field. She now spends time as a caregiver for her granddaughter, who has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism. In addition to writing a story people will enjoy reading, her goal for Owl in the Oak Tree is to increase awareness by providing a glimpse into the life of a family who shares her experience. She lives in the Cincinnati area with her husband.view less