“Kristi’s warmth and nurturance comes through in her spoken and written words. She is like a warm cop of coffee on a cold winter’s day. Her years of wisdom wrapped in humor and love cause you to feel like she’s a friend you’ve known forever. She will ground you and bring you home to YOU."

Memories on Mill Creek is a beautifully written memoir that explores the deep meaning of our roots and traditions, and how they shape the direction of our lives. Kristi Kopta-Haynes shares her charming and relatable personal stories filled with humor and delightfully descriptive life vignettes, to highlight the importance of memories and family connections we each carry. It is nearly impossible not to accept her invitation to slow down and reflect on the threads woven into the tapestry of our lives. I highly recommend this warm, engaging book.

Memories on Mill Creek is a beautiful, heartfelt memoir that captures the essence of deep roots, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to shape a life with purpose and love. Reading it felt like sitting beside a friend, listening to the stories that make us who we are. It’s a moving reflection of family, friendship, and community brought forward to remind us of the power of memory and the way our roots—both tender and tough—carry us forward. The writing is warm and graceful. Highly recommend this book