About

Born in Toronto, Canada to immigrant Jamaican parents, Elizabeth Baxter-Lalar (pronounced “Lay-lor”, rhymes with “Taylor”) was raised in a home where prayer was an important and vital part of her upbringing.  Growing up in a diverse, multicultural community, she was exposed to the best of both worlds, absorbing the benefits of international food and cultures. This rich background also helped her become familiar with people from different nationalities and their customs.

For a time, however, the inequity and disproportionate access to resources growing up in the low income, crime-ridden area of Jane and Finch seemed as if it would impede Elizabeth from being successful. She was not exempt from racism and discrimination but decided retaliation or being bitter was not the answer. Her faith in God and his Word (the Holy Bible) strengthened her resolve to believe that God would take care of her (Jeremiah 11:20). 

Professionally, Elizabeth is a Registered Pharmacy Technician working in healthcare for over 30 years. During the pandemic, she served as a frontline essential healthcare worker, dedicating herself to supporting her colleagues and patients. Not only is Elizabeth passionate about caring for others in her role professionally but also personally as well. She is dedicated to helping others and holds a special affinity for the elderly and those with special needs or disabilities. 

Brought up in the Apostolic/Pentecostal faith, Elizabeth attends church and serves her community as a volunteer for several initiatives.  In writing  “Lord, Teach Me How” she wants to contribute to making the world a little better, navigating these challenging times with a simple prayer asking for help and instruction. She hopes to be a light, sharing her gift of writing with others while she, too, is on this journey to be a better person.