Saturday morning update: OH MY WORD, YOU GUYS! THIS TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS EVER ON THIS BLOG! SO MUCH FUN! You guys are incredibly interesting. I am knocked out right now with a sense of awe that God would allow me to interact with you. I have tons of respect for you guys. Keep doing the thing and keep resisting the cookie cutter despite the (Christian??) social pressure. You are much more interesting this way. Just hold close to Jesus and don’t let being different become it’s own pretense or attention-getter. Keep that gorgeous authenticity that makes this community my favorite cyber spot on earth. Good grief, I am so thankful for y’all.
Hey, everybody! It’s been a long time since we’ve done a survey to see who God has brought together to form this sisterhood. It’s a blast not only to behold our common bonds in Christ but to revel in our diversity as a community of very different people committed to one glorious Savior. We’d be bored stiff if we only opened our hearts and lives to those who are just like us. If we have to line up exactly on about 100 points of doctrine, we are liable to get pretty lonely. We don’t even necessarily have to work out a difference to our mutual satisfaction to treat one another with mutual esteem and to honestly love one another. Always preferring someone remarkably similar across the table from us still smells a lot like Narcissus. We may even be fooling ourselves but, at the end of the day, it’s just another form of mirror gazing. Gross.
When I get to see a group of you out there after a Living Proof Live, I always wish I could freeze the moment and stare at each of you one by one. It is the most incredibly refreshing sight. You cannot fathom how different we look in person, all banded together in a holy huddle. It makes me so dang happy. It is clear in that context that we were drawn together by something so far removed from packaging. You and I know that is Jesus. Oh, how I pray that God smiles when He drops in on this community, holds time tightly in His hand, and stares at each of us one by one.
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:11-12
OK! What do you say we do a survey? Complete each of the following as succinctly as possible. Lindsee and I will LOVE bringing these in. Let’s do this today for the pure Jesus-joy of celebrating community!
1. Your name and where you live.
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if you’re in school, tell us where and what line of work you’re steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us you’re a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
5. What is your #1 hobby?
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind.
8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am ___________________________________________________________________.
1. Michelle Sheraga – Atlantic Beach, FL
2. 48
3. Age 30, after the birth of my children, wanting to teach them about God
4. Pre School Assistant Teacher
5. Shark-Toothing (hunting for sharks teeth – I have over 5000)
6. Beaches Vineyard
7. 2 Cats – 13 yr. old Abby and 1 year old Jack
8. My son just turned 21 this week, went out to get drunk / Praise God he made it home safely.
9. Hazelnut coffee, chocolate chip bagel, beach time, lots of sunshine, warm breeze, reading a magazine, movies and dinner with hubby, more coffee and a chocolate dessert.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am an eternal optimist !
1)I am Rachel Chancellor from Springdale, AR. 2)I am 51 yrs old and 3)accepted Christ as my Savior at 7. I began to live as if He had truly santified my life in my late 20’s because I saw someone else living that thing out! 4)I’ve been a stay at home mom to 4 for 20 yrs now with 2 still at home. 5)I love to read and study God’s word and I love to worship Him with 6)Fellowship Bible Church (grew up Baptist and still love it!). 7)I have a beautiful golden retriever named Molly. 8a)I have begun to realize, with much more awareness, that not many people; churched up people, truly get into and know God’s word for themselves. Aaand 8b)that many women in our neighborhood Bible study, (catholic, baptist, lutheran, methodist) are getting into God’s word and realizing IT IS ALIVE!!! 9) I love a cool, fall, morning, with a cup of coffee, my hubby and later my kids just hanging out. 10) Only the people that truly know me realize…I don’t know because I’m pretty much an open book!
1. Carrie, McKinney Tx
2. 35
3. 8 years old at VBS
4. stay at home mom
5. reading, writing or talking about God’s Word
6. Ranch Community Church
7. 2 dogs and a fish đ
8. my pride – God’s grace (I need it all day long!)
9. Sleeping in, time with family and friends
10. … ridiculously insecure at times.
1.Rozanne Gaston, Leawood, Ks
2.58 years
3.I think I always knew Him, since a very little girl.
4.Presently being a grandmother to my first 2 grandsons-AWESOME Time of life!
I worked as an RN for a time, then stayed home raising my 3 children; after they left for college, I sold Etcetera women’s clothing from home for 8 years where I met many women who would later join me in home Bible Study. We began as a group of 12 with Bethâs Daniel series and have studied 2 or 3 a year for 5 years! Our group maintains 8 constants and we are grown to 19 as we study Breaking Free. Isnât that just the Holy Spiritâs way?! Heâs gathered more of us to work that old stuff right out of our system.
5.Donât have one, just really spend my time in reading various scriptural books or studies. I love being in His Word. Golf, knitting, tennis, just bore me!
6.I have two different studies at my home. One for working women who come for dinner and stay for the Inheritance, presently. I will introduce one with homework, as they come to understand the benefit, etc. There are 9 in that one ages 24-late 50âs. Then the daily one, weâve done for years is presently 19 women! Ages 50-65.
7.Two dogs, a West Highland terrier, Haley and a Scottish terrier, Gretchen. they are so funny and sweet. Haley is a little nurse. She always cuddled close to me when I would have a migraine. I donât have those anymore! Gretchen is just sweetness and likes to watch dogs on tv.
8.Disappointment: my friendsâ moral standards being compromised to please a godless cheating husband.
Elation: Grandbabies! Arenât they the very best work of Godâs creation?!
9.Being at the lake on a screened in porch having my coffee and reading His Word. Having the house full of family. My grandsons [Jackson is age 2 and Joshua is 6 months] just delighting my husband and me. Preparing a big family dinner, and they clean up the kitchen :). Going out in the boat when the water is quiet just before sunset.
10. really shy by nature, but empowered by the Holy Spirit when I pray intercessory prayers.
1. Beth Turner – Wynnewood, OK
2. 47
3. Early 20’s, by myself. Satan kept making me doubt it, so I re-dedicated my life to the Lord recently, and was re-baptized 3 weeks ago. Very HUGE deal, because of question #4.
4. Worked at an insurance claims office forever. In 2008, I got hit hard & heavy with MS, no longer working, I miss it so!
5. Reading
6. First Baptist Church, Wynnewood, OK
7. Annie – 12 yr old Rat Terrier – my baby
Marlie – 6 yr old 1/2 German Shep, 1/2 who knows what – sticks like glue to my husband!
8. A) Daughter making a very hard difficult decision
B) Going on vacation for the first time in 4 years,
& honestly, your simulcast held at our church. We
are still getting comments about it from women who
came from other towns! Praise God for both elations
9. Not crazy about Saturdays. I love Sundays!
10. Only a handful know how many burdens I carry. I am a very excellent faker, but I love the Lord, and He sees me through each & every day!
Hi there!
1. My name is AmandaJo and I live in Trinidad, CO
2. I am thirty-one years old
3. I accepted Jesus when I was seven years old. I remember we had gone to my grandma’s house for lunch after church and I stood on the Porcelein chair so I could look into this gorgeous mirror my grandma had and I prayed straight into that mirror.
4. I am a full time, stay at home, Homeschooling Mom. I have a nine year old daughter and seven year old son.
5. It doesn’t seem like a hobby but I LOVE to read…..everything.
6. We just moved to Trinidad this past June so, we are still looking for our home body of believers.
7. We have six pets….sigh…. a border collie, a shiba inu, two cats, and two hamsters. The kids say we have to have two of everything. đ
8. My most recent disappointment was our move. I had grown to love our little home town in Wyoming and moving to Colorado and a bigger town has been very difficult.
9. A perfect Saturday is a rainy saturday, soup on the stove, lots of movies, popcorn, and my super family.
10. Only people who know me realize I am an old soul. I always have been. I like old movies, and old music and sometimes feel like I was born in the wrong generation. đ
Hugs!!!!
1. Missy S, Winston-Salem, NC
2. 26
3. When I was about 5 years old, after hearing the story of Noah at Vacation Bible School.
4. Part-time attorney; part-time writer đ
5. Reading!
6. Calvary Baptist Church
7. Not yet, my hubby and I live in a rental home and can’t have pets at the moment – one day!
8. My disappointment & elation are intertwined – After LPM Charleston, I took a major step toward being a more honest version of myself, and the result was much like Esau’s greeting of Jacob – unexpected grace! But, as soon as I got back home it felt like Satan was trying everything he could to steal my joy and new found freedom. Fortunately, God made the enemy’s schemes clear to me pretty quickly, and the enemy did not succeed in stealing all my joy!
9. Going out my parent’s pontoon boat on the inlet or the river in my hometown, lying there on the bow reading a book and maybe even drifting off to sleep!
10. Only people who really know me know that I am a lot less serious than they think!
1. Joni, WV
2. 26
3. I was very young but I came into truly living for Him in my 20s
4. Praying to be a doctor in May đ
5. being with my family & church family
6. Princeton Church of God!!!
7. I dont have a pet but as soon as I start residency I neeeed a golden doodle .
8. Recent disappoint & relations all all related to med school haha
9. Waking up without setting an alarm, unlimited quiet time with Jesus, shopping & dinner with my favorite people
10 Only people who really know me realize how silly I am
1. Austin, TX
2. 58
3. Elementary school age over and over again in church!
4. 2nd grade teacher
5. Getting together with my husband if 33.75 yrs, my 3 children, their spouses and our 3 grand babies in a cold snowy place!
6.2 granddogs, a grand exotic guinea pig and a grandchinchilla
7. Bad partnership in our business
8. Cold, rainy or snowy, dreary day with my fam
9. At every possible Living Proof Live event or Beth Moore Bible study!
1. Donna Sparks/ Iowa/ moved here from Jackson, TN (Go VOLS!)
2. Just turned 40 last week. Hubby was in MX on business, and my wonderful sisters in Christ threw the most amazing “Surprise Birthday Party” for me! So blessed by those sweethearts!
3. I was saved at 9, but after going through 2 divorces by the age of 22, I totally turned my back on God. Don’t know how I survived those years! Came back to Him at age 28!! Love him sooooo much!! He is soooooo good!!
4. I am a Women’s Minister, wife, stay at home mom, cosmetologist, photographer, and on most days, some sort of counselor đ
5. Hobby is anything photography related!
6. I’m a member, and Women’s minister at Iowa City First Assembly of God. Born and raised in the AoG, but needs labels, right! We’re ALL Sisters!
7. We have 2 indoor cats. Allie, and Valentino. We have a Husky named Murphy. 2 Hermit crabs, and a very big, Praying Mantis named Mr. Creepy, who most definitely lives up to his name in every sense! Obviously not my favorite of the menagerie!
8. Disappointment – rejection by two former husbands. Elation- God bringing me the perfect mate, and giving me a testimony that touches lives, and helps women understand our worth comes from Christ, not others! Nothing like seeing people come to Christ!!
9. Saturdays- Spending time with my hubby and girls, doing ANYTHING, but we love browsing antique shops, and rummage stores. Never know what treasures you’ll find! LOL
10. People probably don’t realize how much it scares me to stand before them and speak. So afraid of messing up. I often feel so inadequate, but I know It’s not me, it Is HIM. I just have to remind myself constantly, it’s not about me. I beg God to keep me humble. Maybe this is what He’s using. đ
1. Debbie Kilgallin, Rochester, MN
2. 53
3. Raised in the church but baptized at 8
4. Life Coach
5. I like to play at stuff, like cooking
6. Hope Summit Christian Church
7. My kitty, Lou C. Fur
8. My son/my son (same one)
9. Cup of tea & unrushef Bible study; knocking off some pro & enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done; cup of tea & a few his on Pinterest!
10. …HUGELY indebted to Grace
I cannot stop laughing at your cat’s name… đ
1. Joanna in Elkhart, Indiana
2. 38
3. First grade after a Bible lesson with my Christian school teacher
4. Stay at home mom homeschooling our 1st, 3rd and 5th grade kiddos
5. Gardening in summer and crochet in winter
6. Yep, probably more invested than I should be at First Baptist Church of Elkhart, IN
7. Unfortunately yes, we have one sorry fish that just won’t die
8. Closest girlfriend moved away/she moved to start a church plant that is absolutely thriving!
9. Coffee, fire, books, cool weather
10. Only people who really know me know how much I fail at all the things I try so hard to look like I’m doing well at.
1. Lauren, West Des Moines, Iowa (New siesta!)
Have the read your blog forever!
2. Late 40’s with a great hair colorist!
3. The Lord showed himself to me clearly while working at a YMCA resident camp when I was in my early 20’s.
4. I raise money for my kids’s small Christian school after staying home with them for 14 years.
5. Hobby? Well, it better be driving…cuz I do a LOT of it with two teenagers!
6. Valley E. Free Church, West Des Moines
7. My dream pet and the best dog ever joined our home in April at the age of 10 weeks….our yellow lab Sooner (Boomer!) Oh yea, and her favorite toy, the cat. đ
8. I am elated every day I wake up to be a part of my famliy..with my loving, Godly husband and two kids whose faith continually blows my ever-loving mind!
9. Worship followed by someone ELSE doing the laundry and shopping!
10. Only people who really know me realize I am…kind of insecure sometimes.
1. Jennifer, Wisconsin
2. 41
3. I took a “learn about God” class when I was 27 and was then baptized in the Lutheran church. Praise the Lord.
4. I currently stay at home and volunteer my little head off!
5. Hobby- traveling/exploring.
6. I am in the inquiry stage of the Catholic church. My husband is Catholic and we just enrolled our children in Sunday school.
7. We have the sweetest soul mate Dog who is fondly called “the mutt butt”.
8. recent disappointment-my parents did not come to visit us â biggest recent elation, I started Beth’s Esther study
9. perfect Saturday is soaking in nature with my family.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am crazy for God and seek Him constantly!
Sharon – Snyder, Texas
55 next Thursday (10/11)
7/31/66 at age 8, underneath an old tabernacle where we were sitting on old wooden pews (had to bring our own quilts to keep from getting splinters in our backside) đ
Owner/Manager of low-income apt. complex (40 apts.)
Hobby: playing chess online
We started something called Simple Church at Cedar Row, our apt. complex, last year in order to reach out to our own neighborhood. (We’re also involved in community groups with First Baptist–although, we’re not quite your typical Baptist. Grin.)
No pets.
Recent disappointment: I realized last evening that I’m almost 55 years old and I still struggle daily with knowing what to eat (have battled weight-gain all my life, lost down to a healthy 120 or so ten years ago, and while I’ve only put on about 10 pounds since then, my little 5’2″ frame is hard to buy clothes for at this size).
Biggest recent elation: Listening to two podcasts by Robert Morris, pastor of Gatewaty Church in Southlake, Texas. One was on receiving the Holy Spirit and the other was about tongues (prayer language). My husband and I were overjoyed when we heard how he taught on these much-misunderstood subjects. How we’d love to visit that church sometime when we’re in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area!
Perfect Saturday: Quiet with no “call-outs” from our renters! (We’re on-call 24/7 most weekends.)
Only people who really know me realize that I am a former basketball player–yes, at 5’2″–and major WNBA and women’s college b-ball fan! Will the Minnesota Lynx with Myra Moore & Simone Augustus repeat this year? OR will Candice Parker and the LA Sparks, or Tamika Catchings and Indiana knock them off? đ
Love the blog! Thanks for the opportunity to share here!
Sharon – a dear friend of mine, Brentz, moved back to Snyder several years ago to be nearer to & help her mom as help is needed!! Please keep them in your prayers.
Thanks,
Diane in Utah
1. Kathy Inman, Haltom City, Texas
2. 62 years young
3. In my bed at the age of 14 after 3 sleepless nights arguing with God about how I would ask Him into my heart AFTER I learned where the books of the Bible were and how to pray out loud. After all, I had never sinned, I had always kept the 10 commandments, except that piece of candy I stole 3 years earlier out of an open candy counter. Ooooops.
4. Work at a bank as a teller after many different jobs travelling around with my pastor husband.
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5. My number 1 hobby is my 10 grandchildren. And three of the older ones are teenagers and we have lots of fun.
6. We are looking for a church for my husband to pastor and have been visiting around a lot of churches. Haven’t totally found the one that fits.
7. We have an Australian Sheppard that we got when moving on site at one of our churches he was limping and had a collar on, so we thought he had just wondered off. It was out in the country, so as we were taking several days to move in, we didn’t feed him hoping he would go home. OUr granddaughters and my husband named him Shep because my husband had just preached on Mephibosheth. We found out later one of our church members was feeding him for us. That was way over 5 years ago, and he has been a great dog.
8. Our oldest son and daughter in law (parents of three teens) getting a divorce after 18 years…….Reconcilliation of our oldest son and daughter in law and remarriage imminent. PRAISES Hallelujah.
9. Spending time with grandchildren and my husband, doing anything.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am their friend forever, loyal to a fault. I will always be there for them.
Brandi Luiz Roseburg, Oregon
41
I really accepted Jesus in a youth convention when I was 14.
I am a Registered Nurse. Have been since 1992. I work in a surgery center. love taking care of people.
My girls are my #1 hobby. Then picture taking and putting them together.
I attend church at a Church of God in Roseburg, OR
I have 3 dogs! Two puppies~ Pomeranians, Rica and Zoe and a mixture blue healer, Buddy
My eldest daughter just got married this summer! :~)
sipping coffee and reading
very tenderhearted and words to affect me
words “do” affect me!
1. Misty Ansted and Midlothian, TX, cement capital of Texas!! woo hoo!
2. 33
3. On Nov. 1st, 1999, as I woke up hungover for the last time, I looked out of the window to the balcony and I saw my freedom before me in the way of jumping and ending the misery I was in. In that moment, at my absolute worst, God rescued me, spoke to me and said not to jump to call my sister instead. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol since and I’ve fallen madly in love with My Jesus!
4. I work for a church now as a Church Secretary part time and I am also enrolled full time AT Dallas Theological Seminary, in the Christian Education program, emphasis in Women’s Ministry. It is the greatest gift I’ve been given to get to go to that amazing school!
5. Well I have kids and work and am in school…SO, those are my hobbies! I do love to play piano and sing when I get the opportunity.
6. Yes, Midlothian Bible Church! Served in children’s ministry for 8 years, drama team, worship team, led women’s bible studies, and have girls I have the absolute joy of working one on one with.
7. Our first child, Molly Jean Ansted, born May 8th, 2003! Yes my dog has a middle name.
8. Biggest disappointment typically has to do with my flesh. Just believing the same stupid lies and at times acting on lies instead of truth! I frustrate myself beyond belief! My greatest elation was getting my acceptance to seminary. I am the last person who should be allowed to darken those doors and yet I sit in classes and am learning so much! Such grace my God has shown me!
9. Perfect Saturday, family fun with my two kids, good Mexican food, and a LONG NAP! đ
10. a complete hypochondriac who never has any business on WEB MD!!! Seriously that site should be banned for people like me!!
P.S. Beth, I met Gary Lindsay at school on Thursday, he did a lecture for one of my Christian Education class and he said he met you at a conference he was at! Praying for your work with children…no doubt God will bless you there as well!
Pam Luschei, El Cajon, Cal. I came to know Jesus when I was 10 years old. I am a part time school Speech Pathologist and a part time Marriage & Family Therapist. I love to walk, read and drink coffee….I attend Skyline Church in La Mesa. We have one dog, a German Short hair pointer, named Bear…My most recent disappointment is a financial difficulty; most recent elation is having my daughter visit from the DC area…My Saturday would involve walking, visiting resale shops, bookstores and drinking coffee with a friend or friends. Only people who know me realize that I am convinced that prayer and God’s Word are the only way to change my life or their lives.
1. Becky James-Pasco,WA
2. 36
3. August 1996, Church Service, Looking for acceptance and love in all the wrong places and the Lord led me to find Him:)
4. A mom and a Part time Facility Coordinator at our church
5. Studying the Word…really!!
6. Yes, Bethel Church, Richland WA-Baptist
7. Yes, dog, Lhasa Apso….Sandy James
8. Disappointment is falling into the same trap over and over â slash â Seeing what the Lord told me come to pass in ministry.
9. SLOW…make breakfast for family then have a longer time in the word and then top it off with dinner with family and friends
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am delicate and sensitive.
1. Sue Horton, Boise ID (where we LOVE Beth!)
2. 58 (when did that happen?)
3. I recognized my need for Christ at age 18, after exploring other religions
4. Retired from teaching to raise my daughter (now 14)
5. Baking and Bible Study
6. Boise First Church of the Nazarene (what a great bunch of believers!)
7. A demanding “Broodle” (Brussels griffon-toy poodle) named Bella and an energetic cat named Scampy, who teases the dog when he knows he can get away with it!
8. My daughter’s health issues are heart-wrenching/God is pulling me ever-closer to Himself & supplying all the peace I need to deal with her issues. Not exactly elation, but a quiet assurance that He is is charge.
9. A perfect Saturday: my husband brings me a cup of coffee while I lounge in bed; I putter around in my jammies; I take a walk on the beach, enjoying the crisp salt air (OK not in Idaho, but it would be ideal!); we go to the garden center to buy new flowering plants and don’t worry about the cost; my daughter is compliant and sweet, not at all like her teenage self.
10. Those who know me realize that I am very sensitive and cry easily – I am touched by the small and beautiful and hurtful and incredible.
1. Vanessa, Bremen, GA
2. 57
3. 12 years old, church camp, Roosevelt State Park. Evening campfire worship.
4. Adjunct Professor, Business Administrative Technology
5. READING!!!
6. First Baptist Church of Bremen
7. One dog, Charlie (Shih Tzu), two wild cats, one cat (Shasta) who is in love with Charlie, two horses (Holly and Wendy)
8. Really for my husband–rejected after 40 years of serving the school system by new administration/”Enlighten” our new women’s ministry.
9. Fall festivals and spending time with family.
10. Generous and according to my daughter–too honest.
1. Jill – Export Pennsylvania (20 miles east of Pittsburgh)
2. I will be 51 on Tuesday!
3. I was in seventh grade when I accepted Jesus as my savior at a “Lay Witness Weekend” at our church. My dad was with me at the altar – what a blessing!
4. I am a speech therapist working in Early Intervention
5. I love to read and I am learning to weave!
6. We worship at First United Methodist Church, Murrysville
7. Our beloved dog, Gus, passed away a few months ago – we are currently pet-less đ
8. Biggest disappointment was that my (alcholic) brothers both started drinking again after years of sobriety – Biggest elation- they are both sober again.
9. Perfect Saturday is waking up leisurely-kayaking, antiquing, biking or just reading – all with my hubby!
10. I think I am pretty real to everyone – fairly transparent, I think….Not sure about this one…
1. Janette Chalmers Vero Beach, FL
2. 56
3. 8 OR 9 After my 9 mos old sister died, parents, grandparents and numerous family friends helped me to know Jesus and accept him as my personal savior.
4. Retired Chiropractor
5. Bible Study/Studying Scripture
6. Yes, Methodist church in summer, Episcopal church in winter
7. Yes, Cat, Tonkinese(mixture of siamiese and bermiese)
8. The unforgiveness from my sister/The reunion with my aunt after approx. 30 years and especially my 100 year old grandmother after 3 years.
9. Living proof event otherwise to go to farmers market with my husband then enjoying a hobby like painting,baking, excercising to worship/praise music or playing my harp.
10.I am very insightful, Probably due to my education as a Doctor.
1. Julie, Clarks Summit, PA
2. 35
3. as a child, in Sunday School
4. Stay-at-home-mom, wanna be crafter and writer
5. hobbies include, blogging, tweeting, writing, and making handmade cards
6. Heritage Baptist Church for 9 years…. just had a gathering of our “sundayschool” class at our home for a bonfire; with all our kids totaled 75 people! It was awesome!
7. No pets … lots of wild animals in the back fields
8. recent disappointment… just so frustrated with dealing with the same sin over and over again… just want complete victory
9. sleeping in, pancakes with the family (made by hubby), some reading, some writing, some crafting…
10. introverted and insecure… I hide it well…
Julie,
If you write and make crafts, you are not a wannabe, you ARE a writer and a crafter! I bet you are wonderful! And I bet the recipeints of your gifts love them. I love the gifts my friends make me- they are my most treasured.
1. Mary Lou, Young America, MN
2. age – 46
3. Prayed with my mom to receive Christ at age 4 or 5. Don’t remember it. At age 14, made sure by recommitting my life to Jesus.
4. Homeschooling momma of 5 beautiful girls, ages 14, 12, 10, 8 and 4
5. Reading and collecting classic Children’s Literature
6. Yes, Valley Evangelical Free Church, Chaska, MN
7. Earl Grey, our grey and white female cat with a male name. Jack Marley, our 4 year old, 116 lb., pure bred yellow lab
8. The ending of the Awana program at our church after 24 years/watching my sister be an artist
9. Lazy, nice breakfast with my hubby and daughters, spending the rest of the day by myself which includes having lunch with a friend, studying at the library, visiting the bookstore, antiquing, and coming home after the girls are in bed to watch a movie on the couch with my hubby
10. Those who really know me know that I am wanting to write a high school home school literature curriculum based on Little Women.
I love your #5 and #10!
I love 5 and 10, too! I hope you do write that curriculum…I’d be your first customer. Little Women is my mom’s favorite novel, and she named me after it. First name Amy, middle name Beth! (Elizabeth)
1. Corie Reynolds from Fayetteville Ar
2. 40 yrs old
3. I was in the 8th grade at church camp
4. I work as a receptionist for an eye clinic and I’m also a massage therapist part time. I’m also part owner in a non profit second hand store called My Friends Closet that all proceeds go out to all kinds of different charities local and world wide.
5. My #1 hobby is working at the closet. Some people would say talking:-)
6.Yes Ma’am. I belong to Central United Methodist church and there I’m involved in a Disciple study right now with one of our pastor’s, i’m also involved in our Sunday school class and I also participate in womens ministry in the summer by leading different Beth Moore studies.
7.Yes I have Winston the weinie dog
8. After 8yrs of trying to have a second baby we finally succeeded. Due to complications we were able to see the babies heartbeat every week up until the 12th week. We went in for the 12 week check and the babies heart had stopped. It was devastating actually it still is.
9. My perfect Saturday would be spending all day with the family out on the lake or hiking in the mountains. Weather pending that is.
10. Only people who really know me realize that I am a goofball with lots of energy.
1. Your name and where you live.
Elisabeth. Modesto, CA (soon to be Africa)
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
30
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
Church camp, 15 yrs old
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) Barista, youth pastor Intern, Zumba instructor, Missionary, Drama teacher, speaker, professional clown, artist
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Going to Disneyland, Zumba
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yes. On church staff at Big Valley Grace Community Church
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
Not allowed, but I LOVE dogs
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
Everyone being too busy for everyone else-makes me sad to watch. Elation: almost ready to move to Africa to be a missionary. 2013!!!!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Here: Disneyland. No crowds. And a LPL. Africa: playing with lion cubs and giraffes.
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am
Not always as secure as people seem to think I am from the podium. ___________________________________________________________________.
Pam Milner, Knoxville
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3. I was baptized as an infant at 3 months. In my mid 40’s I had an ah ha moment while I attended a weekend retreat and realized then about God’s amazing grace. I rededicated my life that weekend.
4. I am a personal trainer, fitness instructor and yoga instructor. I love teaching yoga to all ages kids to seniors.
5. Reading everything.
6. Yes. I am a member of a MissouriSynod Lutheran Church in knoxville TN
7. Yes a Jack Russell Terrier Or as we refer to her a Jack Rascal Terrorist. I found her walking down a busy road.
8. My mom’s death this summer, she was only 73 and has had Alzheimer’s for 5+ years – Elation: She is healthy and so excited to be with the love of her life Jesus Christ.
9. Coffee, Bible Study and then off to the gym to workout or for a run all before 10 a.m.
10 Only people who really know me know that I am obnoxiously crazy about my grandchildren. No really – I am changing my retirement plans to move to Texas, live on a farm and be the best Mimi to my girls.
Where do you teach yoga? It is something I have always wanted to learn. I live near Knoxville and travel to maryville daily. Since you are relocating maybe you can recommend someone.
Cyndi Stresing from Syracuse NY
age: not quite 50:)
I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior about 4 years ago while in a pit!
I’m a nurse practitioner.
No kidding- my #1 hobby is bible study!!!!
I attend Grace Chapel in Skaneateles, NY when I’m not working the weekends and on every Wed night for “Grace girls” bible study.
I have a beagle named Punkin. Middle name Honey! I have the cutest picture of Beth on video session and Punkin watching too. She lays her head on the keyboard when I’m watching Beth- I think she likes the Texas accent.
My biggest recent dissapointment/elation would be finding out that the Christmas story I thought I knew was different than my childhood teachings! Both a dissapointment and elation- thanks to Jesus the One and Only study!
Perfect Sunday: cool fall day, driving to church with leaves changing and then lunch or picking apples with a friend after church then dinner with the kids!
Only people who really know me realize that I am a woman who was in a pit and pulled out kicking and dragging!
Love you guys!
Cyndi -That’s where I grew up & went thru public schools before moving to Utah :). I haven’t been back to Syracuse since 2009, and when I did, my high school just doesn’t look the same anymore. Blessings to you!! -Diane
Cyndi, I have a beagle! Aren’t they great?! He is 2 and his name is Reggie. He seriously makes me laugh every single day! What a fun blessing!!!
1. Ronnie, Fayetteville, NC
2. 50 (plus)grin!
3. I was 25 and was attending a Marilyn Hickey conference with my aunt.
4.I am a Middle School English Teacher, wife and mom to my 20 year old man-child at NC State University. Go Pack!
5. Reading and knitting/crocheting.
6.Returning to Manna.
7,my long hair chihuahua, Diego. My fur buddy!
8. The slow recovery from loosing our business,and home. Multiple financial u turns. On the other hand, the blessing of our son, and the joy of how God shows up and shows out!
9. A perfect Saturday, slow wake up, breakfast and large coffee with family. Time for family and Bible time.
10. That in the last 5 years, I have walked through fire, and I’m still here! Praise His Name!
1. Bakersfield, Ca
2. Age 64 years old
3. I was 12 years at our home church
4. I am retired but I still write and travel with my
husband some we also sing with the Silvertones
5. Reading, painting and studing God’s word
6. Canyon Hills Assembly of God
7. 2 pets, Drew and tinkerbell both small white rescue
dogs
8. Struggles with children, granddaughters health
issues and finances, My nieces and my grand-
children bless me.
9. Spend time in prayer, bible study, journaling
and then a day of walking my dogs, seeing the
children in my life and time with my husband and
sister
10.I can not believe I am still here. I have wanted
to go home many times but God has kept me here.
He has a plan for me still but I long to be with
my Jesus
1. Your name and where you live.
Kim, Illinois
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
53
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
My mom showed me how to accept Jesus the week before Easter.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I am a bookkeeper at a bridge building company.
5. What is your #1 hobby?
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Just recently have gone back to church after caring for my mother who died of Lung Cancer, she was a none smoker! Go figure.
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. 2 cat, 1 is my daughter’s (her husband is allergic) the other was my mom’s she brought him and her favortie chair when she came to live with me.
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. A broken promise. Forgiving a broken promise.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Spending the entire day with my new grandson; or if not then breakfast, shopping at the farmer’s market, a short nap, dinner and a movie with hubby; or spending the entire day with my
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am a very loyal person.
1. Cathy Gibson
2. 47 years old
3. October 30, 1976 – Bill Barr, a Billy Graham evangelist was at our small church. The only time the church had an evangelistic service.
4. I teach 3rd grade at a school that has 100% free and reduced lunch and over 70% homeless. Three poverty schools were closed and all are in one. Lots and lots of poverty and violence.
5. disc golf and spending time with my husband (high tensity school requires lots of my time)
6. Independent Baptist
7. 1 dog who was mine before marriage – Roxy
He had 3 dauschunds I was single 46 years and his wife passed a little over 3 years ago. The Lord told me 4 years ago that I would marry. No one believed me and up to the I do everyone said no way. In Christ we are very, very happy!
8. We have left our church, quietly, doctrinal issues and are seeking the Lord – The Department of Education came to our school and called my name at least 4 times for what they saw in my room. I was named employee of the week.
All praise to our Lord.
9. Sleeping in, going to breakfast, and spending the day with my sweetie!
10. Only people who really know me realize how giving I am because we give anonymously.
1. Your name and where you live. Glenna from KY/TN
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 50-55 (big grin 29)
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
I was 13 years old I was attending a Dist. youth metting with my home church know as myf. Methodist Youth
Fellowship in Ky. I can see the church now and getting up from the altar …Oh what a Saviour is mine !!!
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I am in sales, I say this is my mission field as I come in contact with many each day, Perfect place to witness IF I can just get it right !!!
5. What is your #1 hobby? Oh my I have a tie !! Flower Gardening of the spring and summer , taking pictures of nature
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes, Methodist and also a small little penacostal church that I attend some sunday nights .
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind. I have two dogs, one inside Champion
the outside is Lady Champions mother who doesnt like inside only to come in and get a treat and right back out
both are spoiled rotten
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation. Disppointment /Elation at this time I just dont know what that would be. I try to look at the glass instead of half full , full and running over
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Would be warm sunny low humity,my husband and I out driving around enjoying the beauty that GOD has allowed us , capturing some pictures of that beauty, stopping to have a picnic at the park sitting near the watering as this is so relaxing ………….we are so blessed with simple things
I have picture that says if you want to feel rich, count the things you have that money cant buy …..feeling rich just writing this !!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I love early mornings on my porch with black coffee watching the sunrise , the birds etc.
1. Your name and where you live.
Debbie Scherrer, Sevierville TN (Dollywood)
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
56- wow
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? 6-after Sunday School lesson on Jesus knocking at the door
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.) part time- non profit for Dollywood employees called Share It Forward
5. What is your #1 hobby?
Reading
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
5 women- all different churches-our 6th year meeting together every Monday night, walking this faith out and Bible Study.
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
Just had to have our last two cats put to sleep – old age, December and July- feels like yesterday
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
Learning I am not in control of this life/ realizing with joy that God Is!
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Sleeping till 7am, coffee with my husband, time in the Word and then a shower!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am just learning to give my love ones to God and letting go of fear- trusting Him___________________________________________________________________.
1. Donna from Mt. Pleasant NC
2. 47
3. I was 11 years old, at my home after a revival service at church.
4. accounts receivable clerk
5. reading, word puzzles
6. Albemarle First Assembly
7. I had a feist dog named Flo for 11 years. A visitor said she was more vicious than his 2 Rottweilers. Not vicious, protective of her humans.
8. Elation- My daughter Hannah doing so well her senior year of high school. She has autism, but autism does NOT have her. We just started the Revelation series with friends on Tuesday night.
9. Going to the Lifeway store and then to a nice lunch with hubby and daughter.
10. Only people who know me well realize I am NOT as reserved and distant as I appear to be.
Lisa Floyd from Greenfield, IN
I’m 42.
I was 36 and watching a Joyce Meyer altar call on tv.
I’ve been unemployed for the past year, and it gets really
hard somedays. I feel called by the Lord to help others.
I love to go antiquing and to read.
I’ve been attending my wonderful church, Brookville Road
Community Church, for the past 2 years.
I have a long haired chihuahua named Gwennie who is 14 and
a smooth coat chihuahua named Paco who is 10 months
old. They are my babies!
My birth mom refusing to have contact with me was very
hurtful. My greatest revelation is learning how much Jesus
Christ loves and values me. I have been very broken by
being relinquished, but He is redeeming my life and
turning my mess into my message.
My perfect day is spending the day with the one I love
doing absolutely nothing.
Very good at hiding the deep hurts in my heart. I go
around with a smile most of the time, so most people
would be shocked to learn of the burdens and sadness I’m
carrying.
1. Heidi McClain. I live in Fayetteville GA (just south of Atlanta).
2. I’m in my 50’s
1. Jaye in Alabama.
2. 55 years old.
3. Teenager at a Revival. Did not keep learning. Got lost somewhere. Would be easy to blame it on fellow Christians or leaders but I canât do that it was my responsibility.
4. Now I have the most wonderful job in the world. I am a Mom to a special needs daughter. Mother to two great sons and six wonderful grandchildren. I love being a Mom and Mimi.
5. Reading. Also now I am loving Godâs words. I am amazed. I keep saying wow thatâs in there.
6. I am a âmemberâ of a Baptist church. In no way is there anything wrong with the church. The âmemberâ part was on me because I am not an active member. I do prefer more contemporary you know some hand raising, clapping that thing. But guess what I can learn and be blessed in my Southern Baptist church too. We keep running into problems with my special needs daughter because we can not find a place where my daughter can fit in. I need to learn and that is hard to do with her when you have to keep her entertained and signing to her every thing. Did you notice I skipped all around with reasonâs why I am not an active member. I need to make it work because I need some believerâs. God will help me if I just help to.
7. Pet yes. We have a Chihuahua. Sophie thinks she is entitled to being spoiled. Sophie is a trained as a service and deaf dog. My daughter is deaf. Sophie is the boss of me.
8. Disappointment? Worried, scared and confused. My 36 year old son that has been saved when he was a teenager now does not believe in God anymore. When we were talking about this I started crying and he said âMom I would not have brought this up if I knew you were going to cry and there is nothing you can say that would change my mind.â Please send up some prayers. Elation. Seeing prayers answered. My daughter smile each day which lights up the world.
9. Me time, lazy couch day. Then there is grandkids day. Hard to pick.
10. Insecurity. Thinking I am never doing things right or good enough. Projecting back on me what I think people are thinking or saying about me. They arenât but I keep on projecting.
1. Amy Storms, Santa Clarita, CA
2. 36
3. Age 8, little church in western Oklahoma
4. SAHM, freelance writer
5. writing
6. Real Life Church, Santa Clarita, CA
7. a terribly unmotivated basset hound named Belle
8. ministry struggles (husband is a pastor)
9. reading or writing
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am…terribly insecure and introverted.
8. I forgot to say my elation. đ Last spring I taught a women’s retreat and it was exhausting but ELATING at the same time. I’d written devotional material for the ladies, too, and when I came around the corner at the camp where we stayed, the Lord said, “Look!” I looked up, and saw 150 women spread out across the hillside, reading their Bibles and the devotions I’d written. The personal struggles–and I mean STRUGGLES–I’d gone through to get to that point were all worth it in that moment as the Lord said, “I’m faithful to complete the work I started.”
1. Heidi McClain. I live in Fayetteville GA (just south of Atlanta).
2. I’m in my 50’s!
3. I was 8 years old and it was Good Friday. I was suddenly overcome with a deep awareness of horrible sin and wanted to be clean. My mother sensed that this was a very important moment and stayed home from a church event to pray with me.
4. I’m a graphic designer on sabbatical for a few years to care for my mother in law. She just passed away on her 92 birthday.
5. Knitting and designing clothes.
6. I go to New Hope baptist Church and am actively involved in teaching Sunday school and a class on Wednesday day nights.
7. I have 3 Cats. One ancient (17 years!) apricot colored one with green eyes named “Pickles”, one crabby orange marmalade one named “muffin” and a beautiful rag doll cat named “kitty”.
8. My husbands job situation and his health problems – my daughter recently was awarded TWO scholarships which have almost totally paid for her college AND she has a 4.0 average after 3 years of college.
9. Waking up to the smell of coffee. A long morning (by myself) reading my bible, knitting a little while sipping coffee and nibbling some banana bread. Then an afternoon of meandering through a really great quilt shop, fabric shop, yarn shop and then after that a stop at Barnes and nobles to look at books. Supper in the evening with my family and a fun movie with pan popped popcorn
10. Like the ocean. Both shallow and deep all at the same time.
1. Twila Baker- Fayetteville, Ga
2. 53
3. About 8 at my grandparents church
4. Business owner in trucking. Very stressful!
5. Biblestudy and walking with my friend
6. Prince of Peace Lutheran
7. Yes. 2 Maltese Mad die 7 and Remy 3 oh and 2 horses in the backyard.
8. Not understanding the personal relationship with Christ I was lacking until the age of 42/Elation is having one now and living it!
9. Coffee, quiet time, walking with my friend and maybe getting to see my college daughter . Miss her!
10. That get a little over zealous when trying to help someone. I tend to try to takeover!
1. Sheila Bragg, Guyton, GA
2. 47
3. I accepted Jesus when I was in 2nd grade at school.
4. I work for a company that builds industrial control panels. I do front desk, secretary, bookkeeping, purchasing, AutoCAD, janitor…you name it. lol
5. My hobby changes with the weather. right now it’s too miserable to go outside and plant flowers so I am online gaming.
6. First Baptist, Rincon, GA
7. Spoiled rotten basset hound đ
8. My biggest disappointment/elation was when I found out that my right hip had no cushion in it and the bone was mushroomed out. I won’t have my range of motion again. I won’t run. I can hobble/walk. BUT God has seen fit and I thank Him for this because it will keep me from gaining back the 125 lbs I’ve lost and keep me humble. He has answered my prayers in a profound way. I am ever grateful!
9. Sleep in all warm and snuggly while it is cool outside then enjoy being outdoors breathing in fresh air and sunshine!
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am a serious homebody.
1. Alisha, Milford, DE
2. Young 40’s
3. 8 years old, Vacation Bible School, Milford First Baptist Church – i was a vistor at my cousins church. I remember it like it was yesterday đ
4. Insurance agent 20 years. I take pride in my job but its not my career. My family is my career. God gave me a great ability to go to work, focus like crazy while I am there then GO HOME and not think about work (except for a few stressful times). Would love to be a stay at home Mom even though my kids are either grown or almost grown but they still need me! đ
5. Dont really have a hobby
6. We just changed churches after 11 years if being at our old church. New church is Berean Community Church, Milford, DE.
7. Black Lab named Moto b/c my oldest son use to race BMX and they have Moto’s. Moto is 8 this October 31st. Small dog in a big dog body. Sooooo great! But man does he shed.
8. Dissappointment: The state of our country , politically and economically speaking. Elation: my husband bought our family a fire pit and my two sons installed the patio pavers and made it beautiful. Smores anyone!
9. The house is clean and stays clean while i go shopping and have lunch with friends.
10. Only people who really know me realize that i am such a nut. In a funny way, not psychiatric kind of way. LOL
1. Debora, Issaquah (Seattle metro), Washington
2. 55
3.1997 while studying Romans in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) with my discussion leader
4. Community volunteer/Nonprofit Strategic Communications (pro bono)
5. Shopping (followed closely by knitting)
6. Pine Lake Covenant Church, Sammamish, Washington
7. Cats: two sisters, Balinese rescues, Ping and Pong
8. Daily migraines caused from brain trauma (concussion after falling)/Still able to participate in most activities
9. Family dinner after worship
10. Transparent and Genuine
#1 – Rachel – kinda homless right now, live mostly in hotels…see #4 for details
#2 – I’m 30
#3 – I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 7 at VBS
#4 – What line of work are you in? This explains #1. My husband and I are preparing to be missionaries to the Philippines. We are traveling around the United States raising our financial support.
#5 – My #1 hobby right now is crochet
#6 – I have the privalege of going to a different church just about every Sunday, but I do have a few good “home” Baptist churches.
#7 – No pets
#8 -My biggest recent dissapointment (and most often) is how easy is it for me to be selfish. My biggest recent elation is watching God provide for us financially, when at this time in our ministry (since we have just started) we have nothing.
#9 – My perfect Saturday would definitely be sleeping in and eating somewhere yummy
#10 – Only people who really know me realize that I have an addictive personality and am Fanatical about the color PURPLE!
1. Kim, Austin, TX
2. 50-ish!
3. Accepted Christ in my life at age 47; wanted to fill that hole in my heart, thought marriage and kids would do it, but not quite; found a sweet bible study at a local church that offered AWANA for my young kiddos and He has had me ever since
4. Work part time, personal assistant
5. Scrapbooking
6. ACTS Church, Lutheran
7. We have 3 lovable mutts!
8. The state of affairs in our political world, so scary / my hubby joining me at church!
9. Catching up on my blogs, working in my scrap room, watching football with the family.
10. really shy and a bit of a loner
I just adore you guys!!!
1. Larci, IowaÂ
2. 53 and proud of it!
3. November 27, 2002. About 20 minutes after my mother passed away, went into next room and accepted Him into my heart.
4. Piano and guitar teacher
5. I spend most of my “free time” studying the Word
6. Yes! Lutheran Church of Hope.
7. Two precious puppies. Fozzy, a two year old Shichon (Bishon, Shih Tzu mix) and Wilson, a one year old Shih Tzu.Â
8. Disappointment – my mother-in-law’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Elation – my sister accepting Christ as her personal Savior.
9. Up at 7 am to study the Word. Walk dogs. Sauna. Go to Farmer’s market for Tilly’s cinnamon roll ( i’m on a diet so this sounds so scrumptious) and a grande black coffee with my husband. Â Go to an Iowa Hawkeye football game and win. Go out for deep dish pizza ( also something I cannot have but crave). Snuggle down at home with my sweetie and watch a movie.
10. Super shy.
1. Your name and where you live.
Katy, Michigan
2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
37
3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
When i was at a camp as a 13 year old.
4. What line of work are you in? Or, if youâre in school, tell us where and what line of work youâre steering toward. (Do not hesitate to tell us youâre a stay-at-home-mom. No harder work exists nor longer hours.)
I have a handmade biz, lil’ alice. I was a stay at home mom for several years. I work in our school district so I know who is teaching my kids, I guess you could say I’m nosey!
5. What is your #1 hobby? Sewing….. which turned into a biz.
6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
Yes, Connection Church in Canton MI
7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know weâve got to know what kind.
No, but my youngest son, 10 wants a fish tank for christmas….. I’m just not a pet lady. I have enough to clean, why would I buy a dog so I can clean some more…….
8. Your biggest recent disappointment â slash â your biggest recent elation.
The distance in my hubby’s family. I don’t get how they don’t like to hang out with each other. My family loves to hang together, laugh & have a good time.
9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
Today! It’s a cool crisp fall day in Michigan. I slept in a bit. Had a large cup of coffee. Everyone is under 1 roof! Cleaned a little. Cooked a little. Sewed a lot & next the Tigers are on! Perfect day!
10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am in love with my family to bits. Married 15 years. Sons ages 13 (next friday) & 10. My husband and I have changed our family dynamics on purpose & have broken the cycle of repeating our parents unhealthy marriages.
1. Emeta, Illinois
2. 54 and counting
3. Age 13 at an Independent Baptist church. The preacher was preaching hell, fire and brimstone…and my feet were getting hot!
4. I work as an admin assistance and marketing liaison but want to either work for the USO, Samaritan’s Purse or Wounded Warrior Project (my only child…a daughter… just commissioned in May). It’s okay to dream. :o)
5. I am a ventriloquist/puppeteer and have done 17 children’s videos.
6. I am a pastor’s wife and we have our ministry at an evangelical church in Illiois
7. Two beloved beagles…one is indeed a howler!
8. Disappoinment? A dear one’s choices. Elation…the Goodness and Mercy of our beloved God.
9. Waking up very early and very refreshed and able to do the projects around the house that I want to do. I LOVE projects. He doesn’t have to give me diamonds…give me power tools!
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am “Chadder the Chipmunk” from the Vacation Bible School series.
1.Jill P. Ames, IA.
2. 34
3. 17, at a High School Bible study
4. Stay at home mom! đ Just retired from 10 years of college ministry.
5. Working out at bootcamp!
6. YES! Cornerstone Church of Ames. LOVE IT.
7. 1 cat with a major attitude problem. đ Sammy.
8. Adoption process dragging on WAY longer than expected/husbands new job close to home.
9. Warm, sunny, long bike ride, and a trip to the pool.
10 Only people who really know me realize that I am a total sports nut, who also has to have matching outfits!
1. Heather and I live in southern NH.
2. I turned 40 this summer
3. I was raised in a Christian home and had a child’s relationship with the Lord. Made an adult decision in college, freshman year.
4. I currently write newsletters for agricultural businesses: organic farms, pig & lamb farmer, fishermen – to help them promote their products. I am also a stay at home mom.
5. Organic gardening!
6. I attend a local church in Raymond, NH.
7. I have 1 rescue dog named Miles. We found him on Craigslist after he didn’t work out for the rescue-owner. I also have 17 chickens. I wouldn’t really call them pets as they sleep and eat outside. But, they are very entertaining and all have names!
8. Biggest elation has been interviewing for jobs (going back to work now that the kids are in school) and realizing that I didn’t lose all my skills while home for 8 years. Even though it sure felt like it! Biggest recent disappointment was tending a HUGE organic garden all summer, only to realize that many of the items I grew would be rejected by the kids at dinner time.
9. Perfect Saturday would be sleeping WAY late and then going for a walk with the family or doing something to get outside. I particularly feel thrilled if it is raining while I sleep. The noise is the most soothing in the world.
10 Only people who really know me realize that I (am) have been dying my hair for 20 years. I have dark brown hair and inherited my grandmother’s hair texture and coloring. It went pure white while I was in college – but just on the top and sides. My roots ALWAYS show if I let them get away from me.