Episode 38 - Elizabeth Betinsky

‘Who shall find a Valliant Woman?Who shall find a Woman of Strength?A Pearl of Great Price is She”She is known for Dignity and StrengthAnd she laughs at the Days to ComeShe speaks with wisdom and acts in kindly ways “………….. Book of ProverbsCasterton Connections humbly present Mrs Bettinsky’s heart wrenching yet warming life journey of survival, resilience, determination, positivity and faith. In a spirit of generosity this woman of substance shares truthfully with interviewer Kane Forbes a childhood so entrenched with love courage and learning despite the horrors of war. Listeners will be carried through a time and cultural as her story unfolds. As immigrants she and husband Stefan contributed with hard work and dreamed of leaving city life.An Age Paper real estate advertisement brought husband Stefan to Casterton who bought their Old Mount Block on spec. Many a home in town has been graced with Mrs B’S curtain making skill and enjoyed her amazing cooking delicacies. Something so intrinsic to her gifts of giving learned from her beloved Mother.From the first time she saw their block, was so warmly and kindly welcomed by the Community Stefan, Elizabeth and their boys could say “ I feel Home”.In fact this calm, peaceful woman of substance states‘ Casterton Means EverythingIt was and is My Destiny !”