So, who are we, everybody?

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 ___________________________________________________________________.

 

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  1. 801
    Kim says:

    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?
    After church, with my husband, in the car — he led me to understand who Christ was.

    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.)
    Marketing Professor

    5. What is your #1 hobby?
    Animals – my dog, my cat, my horse!

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
    Yes – Eastview Christian Church

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind.
    Rylie – French Bulldog
    Beethoven – White kitty with blue eyes (deaf) recently adopted from Humane Society.
    Moxie – Paso Fino gelding

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation.
    My mothering skills (such hard work)/ my children (such blessings)

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
    Working with my horse, walking my dog, gardening a bit, grilling out with husband and kids during a beautiful fall sunset.

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am empowered with the strength of the Holy Spirit.

  2. 802
    Shelly says:

    1. Shelly in Ohio
    2. 43
    3. At age 18, in college, my best friend from h.s. shared Jesus with me. I needed Him, desperately…she knew it. I knew it. I went from being drunk on wine to being filled with His Spirit. Praisin’ Him ever since
    4. I’m a Spanish teacher who turned in her license to stay at home and teach my own kids. Yep! We school at home.
    5. Making things out of clay.
    6. Christian Fellowship in Maumee
    7. Black lab/Golden Retriever, cat
    8. Disappointment: children being rejected by the other kids at church. Elation: Watching four year old sit in his daddy’s lap and read his first book!!
    9. Snow on the ground, soup on the stove, fire roaring & me curled up in my favorite chair reading a book to my husband and our oldest while my youngest plays on the floor at our feet.
    10. Only people who really know me realize that I am overwhelmed by the sorrow of those surrounding me – whoever they are and whatever it is. I carry them with me, their pain weighs on me, I pray constantly for them.

  3. 803
    Luain says:

    1. Luain, Bushland, Texas
    2. 44 years old
    3. raised in church, accepted Jesus in our living room at a young age, knelt and prayed by our couch with our pastor and my parents
    4. pharmacist for 21 years – yikes (that makes me feel older than when I say I’m 44 years old)
    5. #1 hobby at this time in my life is anything my 12 yr old twin daughters are involved in! I love doing anything with them, taking them wherever they need to be, and being their MOM!
    6. Trinity Baptist Church
    7. 2 Old English Bulldogs – Boomer and Sissy
    8. biggest disappointment – my parents were both tragically killed on May 24, 2011 in a tornado in Oklahoma – devastated does not touch how I felt and still feel! Recent elation – still waiting for one, since my parents died, I still feel like I am trying to find a new normal, figure out who I am without them and all of us (I have 3 sisters, their husbands, nieces, nephews & my amazing husband and kiddos) just missing them terribly.
    9. perfect Saturday, sleeping in, coffee, newspaper, spending the day with my family
    10. a young grandma (Granny LU) My husband’s kiddos are amazing and we have 4 precious grandsons!!!

  4. 804
    Kirsten says:

    Kirsten – 45

    Fort Smith, AR

    10 or 12 @ a revival

    Photographer/framer in our local camera store

    Animals are my hobby … Actually more than a hobby.
    Would do it full time if I could make a living.

    East Side Baptist Church

    4 dogs … 2 beagles, 1 chihuahua mix, 1 yorkie mix

    Life is really even keeled right now. That’s not necessarily a good thing. I lost my job a couple of yrs ago & am barely making it. Prayers appreciated.

    Sleeping in on a Saturday would be awesome. Laying around snuggling w/ pups &
    Maybe putting in a good movie. If friends or family want to come over for the movie that’s even better.

    Idk about number 10. To be honest I have some very close friends but still seem to keep some things to myself.

  5. 805
    Lori says:

    1. Lori, San Angelo, Texas
    2. 41
    3. I was 10 and at a friends house. I grew up in church. However, it was until my teenage years when I really started growing in Christ.
    4. I’m an RN and work as a hormone consultant.
    5. Playing on my ipad, music, reading, jogging and skiing.
    6. Paulann Baptist Church
    7, 2 cats and 2 border collies
    8. Recent disappointment.. Had to fire my assistant. Recent elation- finally getting an iphone 😉
    9. Perfect Saturday…sleep late, jog, day with my family
    10. People who really know me know my deepest secret and how The Lord helped me overcome it

  6. 806
    Nancy Duncan says:

    1.Nancy, in Moberly, MO
    2. low 40’s
    3. I was 11, at church camp
    4. I am a speech pathologist in the public schools
    5. I love to read.
    6. Carpenter Street Baptist Church
    7. 1 cat, Popcorn
    8. when a person did not keep a promise/son is a senior, made top 5%. I am definitely a proud mama.
    9. A perfect Saturday would include my family, no fussing at each other, tea and a book in my swing, and the housework and laundry done by someone else.
    10. Only people who really know me realize that I am shy and have a hard time interacting with others.

  7. 807
    Sara says:

    1. Sara, Katy TX (Howdy, neighbor!)
    2. 33 years old
    3. I was 11 years old when I accepted Jesus as my Savior on November 11, 1991, and was baptized in the hot tub at a friend’s home since our church (which met in an old gym) didn’t have a baptistry. 🙂
    4. I am currently a full time mama to three boys and part time photographer (with a business). Pre-kids, I taught high school Chemistry.
    5. So many hobbies… photography and reading top the list, though!
    6. We are currently searching for a new church to call ‘home’. In this time, we are attending Kingsland Baptist Church, which is a wonderful place. Praying that God will make known where we need to plant roots again, and where to serve and be served.
    7. Hershey is our little German ruler, or miniature dachshund. 🙂 Love her.
    8. Feeling led away from our former church due to various reasons is my most recent disappointment/feeling of loss. My most recent elation is seeing my middle son thrive in this school year, when last year was such a tough struggle.
    9. A perfect Saturday strikes an incredible balance between time with my sweet hubby and sons, maybe a fun photo session, maybe time with friends, a NAP!, good food, and laughter.
    10. Only people who really know me know my struggles with self-worth.

  8. 808
    Conne says:

    1. Conne Kalweit, Angel Fire, NM
    2. 61
    3. I was 10 when I was baptized. Sunday School and a Grandmother who lived the Word! (and was my SS teacher!
    4. Administrative Assistant at a Resort –
    5. Have picked up ballet again after 45 years and tap for the first time! Having a blast!
    6. Not a church currently, but I do Beth’s Bible Studies on my own and I have a great time with my son (lives out of state) discussing scripture via phone, email and text!
    7. No pets – currently living with my mother so I honor her preference.
    8. Haven’t had one recently – Praise God (but still working through old ones) slash – Zip Lining with my 87 year old mother and my sister and brother-in-law! And I’m afraid of heights! God was truly in the details that day!
    9. Currently every Saturday I work (it’s a resort), but I love a lazy Saturday, coffee or breakfast out, a walk or a good book.
    10 That I still struggle with insecurity.

  9. 809
    Suzy Adams says:

    1. Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH

    2. 58

    3.11yrs. old. We were having a revival at our church and I just knew it was what I was supposed to do.

    4. I am a retired elementary school teacher. I now teach 3, 4, and 5 year old at church and am helping with a pre-school this year at church also.

    5. Reading and sewing.

    6. I am a member of Christ’s Community Church in Portsmouth, Oh.

    7. I have a year old English Cream Golden Retriever. He is very stubborn.

    8. Just returned from a great weeks vacation with my husband. We toured the Biltmore Estate and saw The Lettermen in concert. Then on to Charlotte, NC to see friends who had just moved there and saw Frankie Valle and the Four Seasons in concert. From there we traveled to Myrtle Beach for three nights. While there another couple from our church were there too. We got together and shared relaxing afternoons together and some amazing meals. Oh, and some awesome shopping.

    9. Relaxing, reading a good book, sewing, enjoying the beautiful colors of fall.

    10. Only people who really know me know that I am incredible shy. I do not like to be in the spotlight. It makes me very nervous.

  10. 810
    ashley moore says:

    1. ashley moore, apex, nc
    2. 37
    3. Age 7, children’s church
    4. Graphic designer– for my church, non-profits, freelance–all from home
    5. Baking
    6. Yes. Salem Baptist church
    7. Pets: 1 dog 2 hamsters 2 fish
    8. Elation–operation inasmuch project today–Working with children in a low income community down the road
    9. Coming back from a long run at 8am to a clean house with NOTHING on the agenda for the day
    10 Only people who really know me realize that I am extremely silly

  11. 811
    Corrie says:

    1. Corrie, Waco, TX

    2. 38

    3. Nine years old, after attending church my whole life and my parents sharing Jesus with me.

    4. SAHM who homeschools, with 4 kids, 8 and under

    5. reading

    6. house church

    7. one dog named Lucy, and 4 chickens (for the eggs, but they become pets!)

    8. a friend’s struggle/vacation

    9. sleep in a little, slowly drink coffee and eat breakfast, go do something outside in 70 degree weather = maybe 5 Saturdays a year in TX!

    10 Only people who really know me realize that I am a little kid in an adult body.

  12. 812
    Elaine says:

    1. Elaine
    2. New Orleans
    3. 54
    4. In 2000, during my first year of Bible study.
    5. Paralegal
    6. Card-making
    7. Yes, Fellowship Bible Church in Metairie, LA
    8. No pets now but used to have a cat
    9. Reading a great book on my front porch
    10. insecure in relationships with men.

    • 812.1
      elaine says:

      I messed up numerical order – LOL! Recent disappointment, a fall into temptation. Elation – the joy of my new Bible study group.

  13. 813
    Diana says:

    1. Your name and where you live. Diana Edgar, Lewis Center, Ohio

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 38

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I was baptised at 12 because that’s what you did. I was about 25 when I finally “got it” and have been trying to figure it out since!

    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.)
    Stay at home mom and at home travel agent

    5. What is your #1 hobby? knitting

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Yes, Worthington Christian Church

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind. My son has a hermit crab, Hermie. We’ve had him for 4 years.

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation. My brother and his son not coming out for Christmas/ spending the day apple picking and having fall fun with my kids

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Sleeping in and spending it with my husband and kids– maybe a movie in the basement a bike ride a hike at the local park…

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am not as quiet as I seem. 🙂
    __________________________________________________________

  14. 814
    Bethany says:

    1. Bethany S., Modesto CA
    2. 36
    3. I Was 17 and it was at a summer camp called Woodleaf. It was a Young Life camp.
    4. Behavioral therapy for children with autism. Been in the field as a teacher or interventionist for 10 years.
    5. Perusing thrift stores.
    6. Yes, Big Valley Grace Community Church.
    7. Yes, 2 cats. Sadie and Zoe.
    8. Disappointment : Spending 4 months with a man who is not the right man for me.
    Elation: Discovering that aforementioned man is not God’s choice. Freedom and release occurred when I ended the relationship.
    9. Waking before sunrise, drinking hot chocolate and praying as the sun rises over the ocean. Staying in my jammies late and then meeting a friend for a long leisure coffee date. Walking on the beach and then watching the sun go down.
    10. Not sure about this one!

  15. 815
    Carmen O. says:

    1. My name is Carmen. I grew up in Phoenix, and now live in Canada, the land of the polar bears.

    2. I’m 34 years old.

    3. I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 12 years old, kneeling by the side of my bed with my mom.

    4. I am a stay-at-home second-generation homeschooling mom to my four beautiful kiddos.

    5. My #1 hobby is building furniture. Whenever we need a new piece of furniture (we moved recently, and with kids growing, our needs change) I find a simple plan and build it for cheaper than we can buy it. And, I have to say, it usually ends up looking pretty nice!

    6. Yes. We go to a community church only 10 minutes from our house – the closest I’ve ever lived to a church I attended.

    7. Yes. We have one maniacal mini red dachshund who is seven years old.

    8. My biggest recent disappointment is ongoing, really, because it’s cyclical. We are on the fence about adopting, and have started the process only to pull back not too long ago. My hubby recently said he would adopt a child that I’d seriously felt God called us to, if we had the money. That was the elation. The disappointment was that his commitment is cyclical, and now he’s not so sure. I’m currently fasting and praying about it.

    9. A perfect Saturday would mean I get up early without being tired, do the week’s worth of cooking in only a few hours and then be free to enjoy a Saturday morning coffee and chat with my lovely hubby on our covered patio. Then we’d go on a walk around the neighborhood, and when we came back the house wouldn’t be ransacked and our three year old wouldn’t be running around the neighbor’s yard in her pajamas and rain boots. We’d tidy and clean the house before lunch, and get ready to have guests over for Sunday dinner. The afternoon would be full of my kids’ friends coming over and there would be happy kid chaos everywhere, or we as a family would take a drive and find a nice place to have an afternoon out together. The evening would be a simple dinner out, followed by family games and a slumber party on our bedroom floor.

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am not really as conservative as I look. I’m not a pioneer woman, but more of a hippie. I’m open-minded, impatient, a kid at heart, and very hard on myself. I once wanted to be a surgeon, and sometimes wish I hadn’t given up on that dream.

  16. 816
    Avayd Ann Lacy says:

    1. Avayd Ann: Kansas City, KS

  17. 817
    Melissa says:

    1. Melissa, Just moved from Sac, CA to Jamaica Plain, MA
    2. 32
    3. 6 years old, chapel service with Mrs. Barnts
    4. Transitioning between careers; coming out of 8 years of being a RN, transitioning to writer & publisher
    5. Is Pinterest a hobby (just kidding!) hanging out with my darling sisters, cooking, reading, artwork
    6. No! But I’m going to go to a new church tomorrow- a little nervous, but I am hoping to find a good church soon!
    7. No pets right now but I live vicariously through my sisters and their kitty
    8. Financial hurdles and family devastation/ cross country move on my own in my car with no sense of direction whatsoever- a small miracle 🙂
    9. Today was pretty good- driving through a stretch of fall foilage, working on writing for a client. A run and a homemade pot of soup would have made it near perfection…
    10. Most people don’t know my history of depression and cyclical defeat. But going through these things has taught me not to assume or judge others! I am thankful for that lesson.

    Love listening to the Siestas and the writers on the blog. Thank you to LPM for all your work. Love you!

  18. 818
    Kaitlin says:

    1. Your name and where you live- Kaitlin from Missouri

    2. Your age or general age grouping- 19

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? I accepted Jesus when I was 6 at Bibleschool.:)

    4. I’m a freshman in College. I’m planning on being a kindergarten teacher until I get married and have my own family..then I would love to be at stay at home mom and homeschool my kids:)

    5. What is your #1 hobby? Playing music

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? Heritage Baptist Temple:)

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind- I am a total animal lover.. I have 6 cats, 2 dogs, 2 horses, and 1 rabbit!

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation.- Bigggest disappointment is that I was not able to travel to Texas with my parents to visit my sisters because of school and work.
    Biggest Elation- My new job! I work at a giftshop and LOVE every thing about it.

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday- A perfect Saturday is when all of my family is together( My parents, 4 sibblings, and my niece and 3 nephews). I don’t care what we are doing, as long as everybody is there!

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am- Terribly afraid to talk in front of people…but I have had many opportunies this year to do so, and through them, God has been making me stronger and putting my fears aside!! He is so good to me!

    Thank you for this fun survey!! Ms. Beth, I just want to thank you for being the image of what a Godly woman should be like! I went to your conference in April in KC, and I am the one who wrote you the letter you read outloud! I was so tickled that you did that:)It definetly made my day!

  19. 819
    Cynthia Gorgas says:

    1. Cynthia Gorgas – Ottawa, Illinois

  20. 820
    Cindy says:

    1. Cindy Sammetinger, Wapakoneta, Ohio

    2. 30

    3. When I was 7 years old at tiny Freewill Baptist Church. I was then baptized at a nearby river with my dad one of my most beautiful memories.

    4. I am a labor and delivery nurse. Most recently took a position as child birth educator :~) And I’m leaving a position as nurse educator at a nearby college because I just had a baby, which also makes me a full time mommy!

    5. I need a hobby. I guess it would be reading.

    6. I attend Harvest Baptist Church :~) Love my family of believers. My husband is Catholic, a very devout one so I am taking a leap of faith, following God’s Word that says to respect my husband and making more of an effort to attend church with him more often. (He strongly dislikes my church).

    7. We have 2 cats: Mater and Banjo and a lovely dog: Miss DaisyMay. She is a a mutt possibly shepard and lab. She is white and tan with black masacara around her eyes. Beautiful!

    8. I recently gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, miracle of a baby boy on 9/6/12

    9. Breakfest at Bob Evans, a perfect 85 degrees partly sunny, a trip to the lake with my husband, son, dog, and best friends where we relax on a pontoon and play on jet skis, hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill

    10 Only people who really know me realize that I am a new creation in Christ Jesus!!

  21. 821
    Megan says:

    1. Megan. Originally from Florida and living in Virginia.

    2. twenty two

    3. When I was five years old. I don’t remember much about the event but I remember how God is pursued me and grown me through these years.

    4. Something in writing, I love to write. Perhaps working at a non-profit? I love traveling too.

    5. I can’t simply choose one! Writing, reading, photography, adventures, art, etc.

    6. Yes. I go to a small-ish church in my local city. I also livestream my lifelong church back home.

    7. Gracie my chihuahua. <3

    8. I'm still not healed from events and losses that shook me earlier this year./My Dad sent me a care package this week. That's a really big thing.

    9. Sleeping in late, waking up to coffee, spending time with friends and no homework. 😉

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am…so much more than a quiet girl who doesn't say much.

  22. 822
    Candice says:

    1. Candice, SE Asia for 6 months, usually Virginia

    2. 23

    3. Age 10ish, in my aunt’s Wednesday night church class for 4th graders 🙂

    4. Full time ministry right now

    5. Reading!

    6. Yes, we have joined a house church while living in SE Asia.

    7. No, not pet people.

    8. My college football team is horrible, but I’ve started a Bible study with two sisters that I have been reaching out to.

    9. Sleeping in, going out to brunch with my husband and maybe another couple, going to a Farmer’s Market, reading by the lake, pool or ocean, fixing a nice meal for dinner because I also love cooking.

    10. Actually really an introvert even though I can be very outgoing.

  23. 823
    Cynthia Gorgas says:

    1. Cynthia Gorgas – Ottawa, Illinois
    2. 66
    3. I recommitted my life to Jesus Christ about 18 months ago. My son passed away 3 years ago and my daughter walked out of my life a year after that. I needed Christ to help me out of the pit. My daughter returned to my life almost a year ago now. Praise God!
    4. Retired school teacher.
    5.Getting into the Word, I can’t take it in fast enough.
    6.Evangelical United Methodist Church
    7.Two dogs, a black lab and a golden, 2 indoor cats, and two shop cats.
    8.Can’t think of a disappointment/going to see Beth Moore Live!
    9.Staying in my pjs all day, having a great cup of coffee and a good book.
    10.Only people that really know me realize that I am a new believer.

  24. 824
    Deb Deline says:

    1. Deb Deline, Adrian Michigan
    2. 55
    3. I responded to an inviation to ask Christ into my life when I was 10 years old at a local Church near where i lived .
    4. I am an RN Case Manager
    5. Making memories to scrapbook with my 8 grandchildren, husband, 2 daughters and sons in law…love family time! And reading and studying.
    6. Crossroads Community Church Adrian , Michigan
    7. I have 3 Granddogs Marbles a shepherd / lab mix, Molly a Huskie , Macie a Shitzu, 4 Grandcats : Lemon, Blorange, Nutty, and Oreo
    8. Biggest dissappointment unspoken request… biggest elation: birth of my eighth grandchild last month and my husband’s 8th year cancer free, PT L!
    9. Perfect Saturday : enjoy my coffee while spending extra time for my quiet time, grandkids activities, get a little cleaning done, date night with the hubby!
    10. Only people who really know me well know that i would like to be a published writer at least once in my life 🙂

  25. 825
    Cathy Clark says:

    1. Cathy
    Umatilla, FL

    2. 56

    3. 16, at a church revival, drifted away, rededicated my life to Jesus at 44 during a devastating time with our oldest son.

    4. This is my 28th year as a first grade teacher.

    5. I LOVE to read.

    6. Church at Whistling Pines

    7. Lost our cat of 18 years last year.

    8. Still stressed over our son’s troubles/but LOVE our 2 grandchildren SO much!!
    Especially enjoying our 4 year old girlie girl granddaughter after 3 sons and a grandson!

    9. Sleeping in, lazy morning reading, spending time with our boys and grandchildren–love having the whole family together!

  26. 826
    Connie Harper says:

    1. Connie, Tyler, Tx.
    2. 53
    3. 19 yrs old in a tiny church of about 40 people.
    4. Homemaker, wife, mother of 2 wonderful children and a beautiful daughter inlaw!
    5. Making bracelets for an organization called “No Hungry Children”
    6. Rose Heights Church of God
    7. Sounds a little crazy, but I have 5 dogs! 1 is a pomapoo, and the other 4 sweeties are all mixed breeds that we have rescued since moving to Texas. We also have 2 cats!
    8. My recent hernia operation didn’t hold and I have to have surgery again! Thankful I’m able to have it done again!
    9.when my daughter and I can hang out together eaither shopping or decorating her apartment.
    10.a woman who has a past that most wouldn’t beleive!

  27. 827
    Deanne Johnson says:

    1. Deanne Johnson, Laguna Hills, CA
    2. 50 something
    3. I remember being 5 when my mothere asked me to pray for my brother who was having health issues. As I grew and matured I asked Jesus to be my personal savior. I don’t remember not knowing Him.
    4. I was an elementary school teacher for 3 years before we started our family. I was then a stay at home mom for 20 years and then went back to teaching for 8 years part time. Now I am at home caring for my husband of 35 years who has Young onset Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia. Since Jan. I have also been caring for our soon to be 1 year old grandson 5 days a week while his parents are at work. I also am the maincaregiver for my 82 year old mother with dementia, and recently had to place her in assisted living.
    5. My hobby is my family.
    I attend Crossline Community Church in Laguna Hills, CA
    7. I do not have any pets.
    8. Biggest recent disappointment – I can’t think of any. Biggest recent elation – Finding out we are expecting our 2nd grandchild in March 2013.
    9. Perfect Saturday – getting al my errands done so that I can relax and read.
    10. an anxious person…..I know , I am not to be anxious about anything! :)I’m working on it!! Philippians 4:6-7

    I am coming to Long Beach next weekend! I cannot wait!!! 🙂

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    Tiffany Lamey says:

    Tiffany Mobile, AL

    28 years old

    When I was 9 years old, then surrendered to ministry when I was 15 years old

    I work for a communications company

    Scrapbooking

    Dayspring Baptist Church and a wonderful community group

    Sadly no, work way to much to much.

    Realizing I’m not where I should be

    Sleeping late, getting to make muffins, working in soup kitchen, not having to go to work, have house clean, scrapbooking, maybe a mani and pedi, and then cooking something wonderful for friends/family.

    10 Only people who really know me realize that I am
    more than what you see on outside.

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    Cindy E. says:

    I’m Cindy and I live in Seattle, Washington, USA.

    I turned 50 in April.

    I accepted Jesus as your personal Savior at the age of 12. My little neighbor friend down the street had been taking me to the little neighborhood Lutheran church for about 6 months.

    For 3-1/2 more weeks, I will have been the Office Manager at a small wholesale manufacturing company for the past 11-1/2 years. At the end of the month, I will be officially laid off as the company has been sold and is being moved cross country to Georgia.

    Can grandchildren be a hobby? Because I would have to say that spending time with mine is my very favorite thing to do!

    I am not currently invested in a local body of believers.

    We currently have an 11 yo terrier mix, Penny, whom we love to pieces and bits!

    I guess my most recent disappointment would be losing my job. And my biggest recent elation would also be losing my job. I’m wondering what the Lord will put in my path and am looking forward to something different, even when I don’t know what that will be.

    My perfect Saturday means time with my hubby/best friend, a quick date at the coffee joint, and then making it to all the grandkids’ events/games.

    Only people who really know me realize that I am an introvert and shy.

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    Laura says:

    1. Laura, Prairieville, LA
    2. 47
    3. After VBS when I was 9, my grandmother took me to the preacher. I accepted Christ in his office.
    4. Homemaker
    5. Bible study or reading or both.
    6. yes since the last Sunday of July 1999 at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA.
    7. yes, I have a 10 year old chocolate lab named Max. he has a really bad ear infection and could use your prayers. I also have a 10 year old blue point mitted Ragdoll cat named Mittens.
    8. Extended family member in denial of reality. My oldest niece being pregnant with their first child!
    9.Only having to do prayer and bible study!!
    10.that I have been under attack by a close member of my extended family for my whole life.

  31. 831
    Mackenzie says:

    1. Mackenzie, Seattle, WA

    2. 17

    3. I think I always knew God was with me since I was young, but at 16 I accepted Christ as my Savior and plan to be baptized within a year!

    4. High School student, praying about becoming a teacher!

    5. I love baking and reading!

    6. Bethany Community Church

    7. Yes! Three cockapoos; Oliver, Chloe & Tucker

    8. Family struggles/God’s grace and strength being with me this school week

    9. Waking up early, without an alarm, reading and quiet time with the Lord. A trip to the Farmer’s Market and then spending the afternoon baking and reading, while someone else cleans up!

    10 Only people who really know me realize that I am: loyal to the core and passionate about things that fire me up

  32. 832
    Sherry says:

    1. Sherry Adams, Tulsa
    2. age 46
    3. became a Christian at age 11 – grew up in church
    4. I was a kindergarten teacher in a far far-away lifetime; now i am a stay-at-home/ missionary/homeschooling mama
    5. favorite hobby – Bible study/Barnes & Noble/planning (yes, planning – i’m much better at planning than actually carrying out)
    6. Park Plaza church of Christ
    7. We’ve have a dachshund named Nikki for 2 1/2 years now because our teenage daughter has wanted one for a long time. I have never been an animal lover. This dog, however, has me wrapped around his little paw.
    8. biggest disappointment – that we are not currently living in Europe; we left our hearts there 3 years ago and still waiting to go back.
    biggest elation – how crazy blessed God has made us these last 8 months, a respite from the crazy adversity of the last 3 years
    9. perfect Saturday – going to the Fayetteville (AR) farmer’s market first thing, with several hours to spend at Barnes & Noble, otherwise it doesn’t matter much as long as i’m with my husband and children.
    10.Only people who really know me realize that i am crazy insecure (or maybe everyone DOES know)

    • 832.1
      Amy in Hawaii says:

      Hey Sherry! The coc caught my eye.;) Also, I am Marvin & Dot Phillips’ niece, as well as Meagan Begin’s good friend. If I’m not mistaken, they are all members at Park Plaza. Oh! I am also homeschooling & in the mission field here in Hawaii. Anyway, just wanted to pop on here and say hi!:) God bless!

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    Karen says:

    1. Karen, Florida Keys
    2. Early forties
    3. I accepted Jesus at Children’s bible school when I was about 7. I got a free Bible out of the deal (which I still have)!
    4. I do bookkeeping, but I used to be a professional artist. I want to move back into that (there’s not a lot of money to be had though, sadly…)
    5. Reading, jogging, writing, drawing.
    6. Yes. A Southern Baptist church in the Keys.
    7. Yes. Two 3 year old cats, Huckleberry and Sabrina.
    8. My biggest recent disappointment was watching President Obama under-perform in the recent debate./ My most recent elation was teaching my disabled son how to do a flip in the pool today and watching his joy as we practiced it together over and over again!
    9. A perfect Saturday would be sleeping in, going out to breakfast with my husband and kids, maybe shopping at thrift stores or going to the pool, then pizza and a family movie/game night. And my daughter in college would have to be here visiting, of course.
    10. Only people who really know me well know that I am funny. I keep a serious shell up around people I do not know well, and it takes me a long time to decide I know someone well.

  34. 834
    april lopez says:

    1. April Lopez, BonneyLake,Wa

    2. 44years young 🙂

    3. 1991 while husband was serving in saudi arabia

    4. Currently a licensed CNA, and am blessed to care for a dear 93yr young lady 🙂

    5. Current hobby: raising my two grandchildren 7 and 4.

    6. Foursquare church in Puyallup, Washington

    7. 2 sweet black toy poodles. Chucho and Chio 🙂 My Boys!!!

    8. A painful realization that God brought me to about a long term friendship

    9. A perfect Saturday for me is waking up at our new cabin in Ashford, Washington. Close to Mt.Rainier.

    10.a very insecure person.

    44young 🙂

    1991 while husband was serving in Saudi Arabia

    am currently a CNA and caring for a darling 93 year old sweetheart 🙂

  35. 835
    Debra says:

    Debra married 32 yrs in Dec
    South AR
    Days away from 55
    Saved as a tween
    Was Speech Pathologist until I had to take disability 6 years ago.
    Reading, outside garden, bible studies
    I have a Yorkie that was given to us, Maggie!!!
    Perfect Sat with family and or friends
    Disappointment: not working
    Joy: watching grown daughters and fam serve God
    Praise: ( I’m not sure this is a number? I’m on my cell) that my relationship with God has grown rabidly even through major medically induced depression and I can say thank u Father for these hard, hard times because wow the reward is sweet!!!
    Love u Beth and pray for u and ur team often!

  36. 836
    Heather Bug says:

    1. Your name and where you live. Heather, Little Rock, AR.

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin). 41.

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? My parents taught me about Jesus from day one so I never remember not knowing Him but I actually asked Him to come into my heart when I was 5. It’s one of my few memories from that age. I kneeled down by my twin bed with my 7 year old sister by my side. Precious memory.

    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.) I am an empty nester and just started working again at my husband’s dental office, assisting him part time. I love the patients!

    5. What is your #1 hobby? Oh goodness, that’s hard for me because I love so many things….so I asked my husband and daughter and my daughter said, “Walking” and my husband said, “Dogs!” I would have to go with my husband’s answer! 🙂 I LOVE my dogs! I also love photography, exercising, chocolate, doing anything outdoors, the beach, being with my family is my FAVORITE thing, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE being with my friends!!! Oh, and I LOVE any excuse to dance…zumba, family dances, weddings, etc.

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? YES!! I go to Fellowship Bible Church but it is huge so we just go to listen to the message there. I have a ladies Bible study and those women are like family to me..so special. I also am in a prayer group where we go and pray and that is awesome!! Those women are some of my best friends and we have seen God do amazing things through prayer!!!

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind. Oh, yes, I have 2 furry loves….a 13 year old Golden Retriever, Charlie Bear, who is the sweetest, most loyal dog you will ever meet and a 2 year old Beagle, Reggie, who makes me laugh every single day. I LOVE them!!!!

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation. Oh, well, I have been in great physical pain for the last 4 weeks. Have an autoimmune disease/syndrome that goes in and out of remission. I was on the way to a beach trip that I was REALLY excited about when I started having symptoms again. Very disappointing. 🙁 And my biggest elation have been the days I haven’t been in bad pain.

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Oh, that’s easy…sleeping late, going over to my parents house with my hubby to watch a football game, work a puzzle, and spend time with my precious 6 year old niece and 2 year old nephew. Oh, and good food..always good food! 🙂

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am…..scared to death to speak in public!!!!!!!

  37. 837
    Kristi says:

    1. Kristi Simmons Rogersville, TN
    2.42
    3.1978 three weeks before I turned 8 at church
    4.Computer Technician at a school
    5.Playing games on computer
    6.Yes. East Rogersville Missionary Baptist Church
    7.Yes. A three month old kitten who lives in the house with us. First indoors pet ever. FUN!
    8. My husband walking out on me and my 9 yr old daughter
    Seeing how she is leaning on God to get through this rough time
    9. Good church service including SS then lunch and a long nap on the couch.
    10. Living from day to day but leaning on God to get me through this season in my life.

  38. 838
    Julia says:

    1.Your name and where you live.
    Julia Isaacs from Virginia (Lynchburg area)

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)
    32 years old

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?
    As a child, my dad bought a multi-volume set of illustrated bible story books. Every night, from elementary through high school, he read another chapter to my sisters and I. When we’d complete all of the volumes, he’d start back at volume 1 and work his way back through (I think there were like 8 volumes that were like 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick). During the spring of my 5th grade year we had gotten to the Easter story portion of the volumes. For the first time the reality and enormity of what Christ did for me on that cross (and the days leading up to the crucifixion) really sunk in and clicked for me. When dad read the part about how badly they beat him, and what he experienced on the cross, all because of my sins; I cried my eyes out. It broke my heart that he had to go through all of that…and all because he loved me, and wanted to save me! My dad asked if I wanted to pray the prayer of salvation (he recited an example for me), and I said yes. So I prayed the prayer, and on Easter Sunday I was baptized!

    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.)
    I taught school for seven years, and decided children were not for me! So I switched careers and now work for an event planning business. It gives me great joy to sit in my quiet cubicle every day (by myself) to work via computer, phone, & fax! 🙂 I also get to travel throughout the southeast to carry out the conventions we plan.

    5. What is your #1 hobby?
    Making jewelry every Wednesday night with three sweet friends (while eating baked goods and drinking lots of coffee!).

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers?
    Yes, ma’am!

    If so, which one?
    Thomas Road Baptist Church

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind.
    No, I can barely keep plants alive; so I figured pets weren’t in the cards for me! 😉

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation. Disappointment: Recent “Momma-drama” that made it starkly clear that I surpassed by maternal parent in maturity about 15 years ago! It’s a recurring pattern that wears me out mentally/emotionally.

    Elation: I just returned from a girls weekend at the Extraordinary Women’s conference in Roanoke, VA…inspiring music (Casting Crowns), and a fresh word from God via wonderful speakers (Joe White, Angela Thomas, Lysa Terkeurst, Candace Cameron Bure, Kim & Crickett Carpenter). Had a wonderful time, just us girls!

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.
    Sleeping in, lots of coffee while doing my reading (at my preferred turtle pace…no rushing), bubble bath, long visits with some of my favorite people, mani/pedi treatment at my favorite salon, maybe some shopping!

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am…
    a straight shooter, who generally doesn’t beat-around-the-bush, sugar-coat, or have any problem speaking my mind. I can also be witty, sometimes bordering too close to sarcastic if I’m not careful. (Needless to say, I often have to pray for the self-control to hold my tongue!) People who first meet me think I’m quite & reserved, but it takes me a little while to warm up to someone new.

  39. 839
    Sharon England says:

    1. Sharon England, Steelville, MO
    2. 60
    3. At the age of 12 after a talk with our pastor in our home.
    4. I was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom until our three boys were in school. Then I drove a school bus, working up to the Director of Transportation position from which I’ve recently retired.
    5. Reading the Book.
    6. 1st Baptist Church, Steelville
    7. A Border Collie, Greta
    8. A let-down on the job before retirement/a renewed relationship with my husband
    9. Sleep until I wake up (no alarm or phone call), sharing a cup of coffee on the front porch with my husband, quietly taking in the country setting and sounds, breakfast, then whatever needs doing on the farm!
    10. A die-hard Cardinal baseball fan!

  40. 840
    Vanessa Pry says:

    1.Vanessa Pry Mustang, Oklahoma
    2.56
    3.Accepted Jesus at age 15 at a youth rally.
    4.I am a Food Scientist and I work as a Product Developer. Right now I am working in the baking industry.
    5. #1 Hobby is trail riding my Arabian horse.
    6. Attend a local Southern Baptist Church and volunteer in a charitable group called Newborns In Need that is Christian based providing for needy babies.
    7.We have a Bichon Frise named Daisy who is a big clown.
    8. Biggest recent disappointment has been that my oldest daughter became pregnant and had a baby outside of wedlock. But that baby has been one God’s most wonderful blessings to our family.
    9. My perfect Saturday would be to have all the chores done so I don’t have anthing else to do but have coffee with my husband and later have the kids over for lunch and play with the granddaughter. Then take the horses out for a trail ride in the afternoon.
    10. Only people who really know me realize that I am funny and soft hearted.

  41. 841
    Susan Green says:

    1. Susan, Sydney Australia
    2. 59
    3. I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not know that Jesus was a real person in my life and my personal Saviour. When I was 14 I remember realising the enormity of Jesus and His death at my confirmation .
    4. Special Ed.Teacher, School executive member.
    5. Any sort of craft, cooking, gardening – using my hands and mind in sync. to create. Working out ways to assist my students to be independent.
    6. St Philip’s Anglican Church. Caringbah, Australia
    7. None of our own at this time but my sons all have dogs who call me Nana. One pitbull cross, one minature foxie, one staffordshire terrier, one american pitbull and one rotweiller/cattle dog cross. Also two tabbie cats (owned by one son and his patient wife with 2 dogs and 3 sons under 5.)
    8.Biggest disappointment – one son and his partner deciding that they do not want to have children – both such beautiful people, so sad. Greatest joy – eldest son and his partner announcing that they are having a baby.Now if only they would all return to acknowledging the Jesus they knew as children.
    9. Perfect Saturday – Bible study with dearest friends early in the morning, coffee after with closest friend and home to garden or visit our chldren or my 86 year old Mum who made sure that my sisters and I knew who our heavenly Father as a real force in our lives..
    10. Only people who really know me realize that I am holding out for the day I will be walk into Church with my husband, 3 sons, their partners and all of my grandchildren. (pets optional)

  42. 842
    Diane says:

    1. Diane, Phoenix AZ
    2. 51
    3. It was Easter morning. I was 16. I was so filled with awe over Jesus’ love and sacrifice for me, I couldn’t wait to get to th
    e alter and give my life to Him.
    4. I am a stay-at-home wife (home on disability)
    5. I know it sounds corny or cliche, but my favorite “hobby” really is reading, studying and writing about the Bible. I can’t get enough.
    6. I belong to the most loving church…Tommy Barnett’s Phoenix First Assembly
    7. No pets 🙁 just lost my yorkie of 17 years. Too heartbroken to get another just yet.
    8. Biggest disappointment: Lupus diagnosis … thought I was finally going into remission but had another big flare. Biggest elation: remembering God’s promise to me and hanging on for dear life!
    9. Sunrise walk with Jesus followed by a Bible study where I can share some coffee and chocolate and Jesus’ love with a hungry soul.
    10. Only people who really know me know how much I lost in the physical realm and gained in the Spiritual realm during these past five years. Thank you, Jesus!

  43. 843
    Jamie Sue says:

    1. Your name and where you live. – Jamie and Phoenix, AZ

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)- 28

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? – 8ish yrs old after my 5th grade teacher passed away from cancer. i remember sitting in my bedroom floor asking God to forgive my sins and that accepted him a Lord and then recommitted when I was 15 and really plugged into my youth group.

    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.) – Spa Management

    5. What is your #1 hobby? – dance!!

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?
    First assembly of God
    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind. – sure do! The cutest Jack Russell named Stewey.!

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation. – biggest disappointment would be realizing that life is so short and you never know when you may lose someone you love/ biggest elation is just knowing I’m surrounded by love! My Heavenly Father, my family and my friends!

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. – outside activities with my family. A nice bike ride or a hike, sitting outside just enjoying the weather and a bonfire at night!

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am really outgoing once I feel comfortable :)___________________________________________________________________.

  44. 844
    Sparki2003 says:

    1. Your name and where you live.

    Jennifer Olmstead; Janesville, Wisconsin

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin)

    I turned the “big 45” last month.

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting?

    When: April 14, 2003; between 3:30 and 4:10 p.m.
    Setting: I was in a small office on the west side of Houston, Texas in front of 3 of the kindest witnesses ever; as I had a whole lot of questions/concerns before I prayed to receive Him. As a matter of fact, I was almost sure that I had squeezed the one lady’s hands off, as I was so frightened at the time …

    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 towards . . .

    I am a certified elementary/middle school teacher who is currently volunteer teaching at a “Christian home-schooling center” due to lack of teaching jobs in this area. However, I feel as if I am “working for the Lord Jesus”, as well as the children and families He has placed, and will place in my path at a tiny place simply called “The Ark”. So far this school year, I have been teaching 4 year old Kindergarteners up to 2nd graders . . .

    5. What is your #1 hobby?

    Camping ! [except in a 5th wheel trailer; no tenting for me – lol !]

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one?

    Yes. River Hills Community Church [an Evangelical Free Church], and Bethlehem Lutheran Church during the camping season [which, up here in Wisconsin runs from May to October, or until the first big freeze]. No camping this weekend; and will be winterizing the trailer next weekend …

    7. Do you have pets? If so, you surely know we’ve got to know what kind.

    Cats ! One male and two females; all neutered/spayed : Mozart, Molly, and Mandy

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – slash – your biggest recent elation.

    Disappointment: Finding out that my best friend, and “2nd father-figure”, Larry Mullen, Sr., from Houston, TX, lost his battle with Lung Cancer in May 2012, but not finding out until I tried to call him in June, a month later.

    Elation: I know that I know that both Larry, and my real Dad, Duane, are up in Heaven with Jesus

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday.

    Camping with my Mom and 3 cats on a warm summer day; then going to church on Sunday to praise God for giving it to me/us

    10 Complete this sentence:

    Only people who really know me realize that I am . . .

    soft spoken, but love the Lord Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind, and spirit ! And, that I completely UN-able to keep my hands from raising during certain songs and/or times while I am in church, or am in my car listening to Biblical/Christian messages/music !

  45. 845
    Allison M. says:

    1. Your name and where you live. Allison (born in Montana, raised in Houston, Texas) currently living in Arizona

    2. Your age or general age grouping (grin) 54 years old

    3. When did you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and, in briefest possible terms, what was the setting? At around age 14 or 15 at a Baptist Retreat that a friend invited me to…that’s how it is in Texas. “I Surrender All” still gets to me.

    4. What line of work are you in? After spending 30 years as a mostly stay-at-home-mom/aerobics instructor/Private Clarinet Lessons Instructor/Parent Volunteer, I am now an empty-nester not currently working after my husband’s recent job transfer…so I guess I’m officially retired.

    5. What is your #1 hobby? Exercise and fitness

    6. Are you currently invested in a local body of believers? If so, which one? …not really, although I did just begin the Beth Moore James study at Highland Community Church in Scottsdale, AZ where I also attended the live simulcast on September 15th!

    7. Do you have pets? No pets, maybe someday…

    8. Your biggest recent disappointment – finding out our son was battling addiction to prescription drugs – slash – your biggest recent elation – Our son has been in recovery for 10 months and just started a full-time job w/ full benefits!

    9. Describe your idea of the perfect Saturday. Hanging out w/ my husband…maybe a hike or a run, making him his favorite breakfast, then pool time in our backyard, ending w/grilling something in our outdoor kitchen…then maybe getting in the hot tub.

    10 Complete this sentence: Only people who really know me realize that I am competitive, adventurous, and a bit of a risk taker.

  46. 846
    Lindsay says:

    1. Lindsay, Adana, Turkey (Incirlik Air Base)
    2. 28
    3. Middle school, I promptly started rocking the WWJD bracelet. Mine was navy blue.
    4. Before Turkey, I was an industrial engineer. Now in Turkey, I substitute teach and teach gymnastics on base. Talk about a change in pace! I’m loving every minute of it!
    5. Sewing, crocheting, and reading
    6. Protestant Women of the Chapel on base…a wonderful group of ladies!
    7. one spoiled rotten black lab, Mallie
    8. A very sweet, God loving woman on our installation passed away several weeks ago. Knowing that she’s rejoicing in HEAVEN with Jesus.
    9. Waking up on vacation somewhere…the beach, Europe, Niagra Falls…let’s go exploring!
    10. …that I will keep doing something silly (even if it really isn’t that funny) until someone in the room laughs at me.

  47. 847
    Ashlie McDonald says:

    1. Ashlie McDonald, Salt Lake City, UTAH
    2. 30 years old on Oct. 4th!
    3. Aug. 8th, 2004, the morning after a horrid night of many mistakes. Finally, after 6 months of Jesus hunting me down, I surrendered my life to Him!
    4. I am a nanny right now until I can figure out my health issues, but I have a degree in Secondary English Teaching and worked at the Social Security Administration before I had to quit.
    5. Watching film and reading.
    6. The Rock Church- http://www.experiencetherock.com , http://www.experiencetherockmusic.com
    7. I have a kitty. He is a 3 year old Maine Coon.
    8.Losing my best friend in a falling out/my new nephew, Emmett
    9. Sleep in, go out to breakfast, quiet time at Starbucks, an indie flick, dinner, church (we have church on Saturday nights), and then hang out with brothers and sisters afterwards.
    10. Only people who really know me realize that I am super sensitive, a homebody, anxious, and a complete goof ball.

  48. 848
    Karol says:

    1. Karol Snook – Spokane Valley, WA
    2. 52
    3. I grew up in a Christian home and always knew Jesus loved me and died for my sins. I was in about junior high when I realized my faith was my own.
    4. I’m an at-home wife and mom of five kids with additional ministries of prayer, Bible teaching, and music.
    5. My #1 hobby is fitness classes at the gym (favorite – Zumba).
    6. Valley Bible Church
    7. None – My husband always says, “I have five kids; I don’t need any pets!”
    8. My biggest recent elation is the marriage of my oldest son to a godly young woman!
    9. Waking up to a beautiful sunny day with my family! Unless it’s an early skiing morning, it would probably start with sleeping in a little and then made-from-scratch blueberry pancakes. Then, depending on the time of year our family activity might be a hike in the forest, skiing on 6 inches of fresh powder, a 20 mile bike ride, or a boat cruise on a river or lake. I’d like to finish the day with a date with my husband, maybe out to dinner or a concert or swing dancing (if we’re not already tired out from the day).
    10. Only people who really know me realize that when I make a decision, there’s no looking back.

  49. 849
    Amy in Hawaii says:

    1. Amy Cady ~ Waipahu, Hawaii (Oahu)

    2. 41

    3. I was 11, then baptized by my Dad. I asked to be baptized again when I was 18, because I didn’t think I knew what I was accepting & committing to the previous time. Now I just wonder if I didn’t REALLY accept Jesus into my life as my Savior AND my Lord until a couple of years ago…either way, HE knows!

    4. I am a Preacher’s Wife (said I’d never be one of those–I’m a PK), as well as a mom & teacher to my two homeschooled (said I’d never do that) kids, ages 10 & 12, living in the Parsonage (or that…) & driving an o-l-d gold (!) Chrysler (!) minivan (for sure not that! hehe) BUT all of it in Hawaii. (OK…so THAT wasn’t a ‘never’)

    5. Reading, Christian Historical Fiction.

    6. Wellspring Fellowship Church of Christ in Waipahu

    7. I have a babydog. His name is Charlie. He is a 2 1/2 y/o reddish Golden Retriever. Him’s SO vewy pweshus!!

    8. Mmmm, probably my mom & dad not getting to come out for a visit this October b/c of my grandmother’s health & the cost of travel. (They haven’t seen their grandkids since last December.) BUT, we are blessed & excited to be able to fly back to Texas for Christmas!!! yahooooo!!!

    9. Cool, rainy, fall-weather outside, w/me inside a CLEAN house:), sitting in a comfortable chair by the fireplace, reading & drinking tea. (Note: it is QUIET & I am ALONE & that this is obviously not a realistic “perfect” Saturday for me on several levels…)

    10. Only people who really know me realize how much of a man I look like sans make-up. bwahaha…

    xoxo!!!

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    Karen says:

    1. Karen, but my favorite name is Gigi that my beautiful grand children call me, Beech Island, SC
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    3. I was 12 and in a baptist.church.
    4. I work in the family business as the accountant and a lot of time, the best times get to keep my grandchildren. I have been married 30 years and have a son (28) and twin daughters (26). I take sign language because I want to be able to communicate with deaf and share Jesus. Also 7 classes away from a masters in theology.
    5. Fishing, I love to fish! I also love reading and studying. Especially God’s word. Watching Gamecock football too!
    6. I attend a baptist church, I facilitate a Bible study with some wonderful sisters aka my Bible study buddies. We are from two different churches.
    7. I don’t have a pet, I lost my poodle few years ago, however my husband has 2 dogs and my daughter who is still home has a cat
    8. The loss of my father has been hard to say the least, greatest joy, my family especially the grandchildren. They bring so much joy to me and my friends do too.
    9. Perfect Sunday is hearing the word from my favorite preacher (dfr) and going to my sign language class.
    10. Only people who really know me know that I am not as secure and confident as I appear. That the confidence that they see is all Jesus and none me. By my self I am an insecure and shy person however when I speak about Jesus the insecure/shy goes away. I love Jesus!

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