Marion Osgood is a retired practice nurse and pastor’s wife. She is now archivist for OMF International (UK), in addition to leading local guided walks, and volunteering with Foodbank.

She has travelled widely, having amongst other things taught health issues in China and Romania, and TEFL in Somaliland. It was while visiting in the United Arab Emirates that she met Amal in 1999.

Marion’s first book, a biography entitled “Whatever happened to Kathy Keay?” was published in 2010. She is currently researching and writing her third book, a biography about Jennie Hudson Taylor.

For relaxation she and her husband Hugh enjoy country and London walks. They live in Bromley, Kent, UK, and have three grown-up children.