I was born in New York, New York. My father, Story Musgrave, had attended
the Columbia University Medical Center in pursuit of his M.D. My parents, Story and Patricia,
were very happy living in New York, having had three children, Lorelei, Scott, and myself. My
father then moved the family to Lexington, Kentucky to complete his medical residency at the
University of Kentucky. My younger siblings, Todd and Jeff, were born there. After Story’s
completion of his M.D., he was accepted as a scientist astronaut at NASA in 1967. My mother,
Patricia, stayed home to raise the children, and was an accomplished artist and dog shower of
Great Danes. Our family upbringing would then center in Clear Lake, Seabrook, and Houston, Texas.
I am very proud of my upbringing in Clear Lake and Seabrook, Texas. We had a
big family - two parents, five children, and lots of dogs. We had a great neighborhood where lots
of NASA engineers and astronauts lived with their many young children. The subdivision was full of
kids playing all kinds of games. We also had lots of woods to explore and ride our bikes. The
school system was great and my siblings and I all excelled at our studies, sports, and in music.
It was a very happy time and a good place to grow up. When I was a youth, one of my favorite
activities was flying with my father Story in his T-34 jet. Many times we would fly over our
neighborhood and do acrobats for my siblings and the neighborhood kids - then fly to Galveston,
Texas for a beautiful view of the coast. I also loved riding with my father on his BSA 1000
motorcycle. We were all very active and healthy, and my father Story loved to play and have a good time.
I graduated from Clear Lake High School with honors and was a member of the
National Honor Society. I also excelled at swimming, competing in the State’s UIL competitions.
After graduation, I worked with Hamilton Standard at NASA during the summer breaks of my college
years. This picture is of my father Story and I taken after he had completed a suit test in the
WATIF tank at NASA. The astronauts test and train under water which is the best environment to
prepare them for zero-oxygen and zero-gravity in space. I graduated from the University of Texas
at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Communications. I enjoyed my time in Austin
and made many life-long friends there.
After college graduation, I worked for Harris County; first as a counselor
in Juvenile Probation, and then as a social worker in Social Services. I was very proud of my work
for the County; working with residents whom faced tough circumstances. At the time though, I
encountered a tough challenge myself, becoming ill with a then mysterious and misunderstood illness,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I spent eight years ill and sought many medical doctors’ advice and
treatment, as well as tried to will myself well. This was all to no avail. I have good news to
share though Jesus Christ is a Lord that not only brings salvation, but is a healer. After
learning about a church from a good friend, NASA Engineer Jerry Woodfill, I attended Abundant Life
Christian Center with Pastors Walter & Cindy Hallam. There I received healing from the Lord and
learned how to walk in faith. It was a wonderful time of transformation and renewal. In this
picture, I graduated from the Abundant Life School of Ministry.
I am presently very happy, healthy and active. I am a proud mother to my nephew
Tristan. I enjoy being a parent immensely, and all the fun children activities. After regaining
my health, I worked in the legal field for many years. I now attend law school full-time and receive
wonderful instruction from my professors at Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. My
interests are constitutional law and civil rights, among many others. My life is full with family
and many wonderful friends. I am a member at Grace Community Church. I am also very politically
active; having served as a delegate in senatorial district and State conventions, and as an election
judge for my precinct for many years. I close my bio with giving glory to God and sharing the
scriptures God can do more than you can think or ask (Ephesians 3:20), and that nothing is
impossible for God (Luke 1:37). I am truly thankful to Him for regaining my health and finding
my way back to a prosperous and purpose-filled life.
Thanks for taking the time to read about me .. Holly
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