Singing along with Maria VonTrapp...."these are a few of my favorite things."
1. Color - Green
2. Season- Fall I love the changing of the weather, falling leaves and a fire in our fire pit with smores.
3. Music Group - This one is hard...I'll just list a few. Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Third Day, David Crowder, and many more.
4. Cold Drink - It's a tie between Sweet Tea with lemon and an ice cold Pepsi, preferably from a can...but since I cut soda out of my diet, I guess the sweet tea wins.
5. Hot Drink - Hot Tea...plain ole tea with sugar and milk. I do not like herbal teas, mint teas or any kind of flavored tea.
6. Food - I don't think I have a favorite food item. I really enjoy seafood like fish, shrimp and steamed Maryland Blue crabs.
7. Book of the Bible - Proverbs
8. Holiday - Christmas
9. City or Country - I prefer the country...even though I married a city boy. He reminded me tonight....you can take the boy out of the city but you can't take the city out of the boy.
10. Sports Team - I was born in Baltimore so I stick with the home teams... Baltimore Orioles and The Ravens.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
10 Things I Want to Do
We all have hopes, dreams, aspirations, and things we want to do. When I was a little girl, all I wanted to do was to grow up and become a mommy. When I was a teenager, I knew that I wanted to marry a pastor. In college, I started getting interested in the medical field.
My goals have changed over the years because I have reached some of those goals and the others because life has shown me that they are not for now. I am constantly telling my husband that I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. While my focus for now is to raise my chilren, I still have some things on my heart that I would like to do.
1. Take my children on the mission field - I am not talking about being a full-time missionary but taking my girls on short term trips. It is the trips that I went on as a teenager that really impacted my life. I want my daughters to see that people all over the globe need Jesus and that we are His hands and feet.
2. Go back to college - I have my bachelor's degree in Pastoral ministry but I would like to go back to school. I waiver in what I want to do. My interest in the medical field says to go to nursing school. My heart for people tells me to study Christian Counseling. I am not sure where I will end up down the road but I always want to be bettering myself as a person, a leader and a friend.
3. Have a homestead - I don't think I could make my own clothing from the wool that I harvest (is that even the right word) but I would love to be able to sustain myself and my family on the land. This past year, I began grinding my own grain to make our baked goods. I would love to expand that to include raising some animals. I know, those of you who know me are laughing out loud right now. I am not an animal person. But these animals would not be in my house.
4. Travel to each state in the United States of America - A few years ago, my husband and I mapped out our "Dream Vacation". It included most of the great parks of the United States. Growing up on the East Coast, I have not really ventured west to do any sightseeing. I have been to California, but only in the San Francisco airport. I want to do more than see cities based on flying through them. I hope that our "Dream Vacation" becomes a reality in the near future.
5. See the world with my husband and children - Ok, maybe not the entire world but there are many beautiful things in God's wonderful creation that I would like to experience with my family.
6. Learn to play the piano - I took about six months of piano lessons as a child and then I gave up. Now I really wish I would have stuck it out. I guess it's not to late....better late than never right?
7. Be more patient - If patience is a virtue, then I am far from virtuous. I desire to be more patient with my children and husband. I know this is a process and I am thankful that God is still working on me.
8. Speak Spanish fluently - You'd think by now that a girl like me....who took five years of Spanish and is married to a man whose first language was Spanish, would be able to speak Spanish. But sadly, I do not. I gotta get rid of the fear. Maybe then I'll be able to do it.
9. Write a book - Why? I am not really sure but I would like to write a book one day. What would it be about? I don't know...maybe life. My experiences. When I know...I'll be sure to let you know.
10. Raise children who love and serve God- This is pretty much self-explanatory. I want my kids to love God and serve Him with their gifts and talents.
My goals have changed over the years because I have reached some of those goals and the others because life has shown me that they are not for now. I am constantly telling my husband that I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. While my focus for now is to raise my chilren, I still have some things on my heart that I would like to do.
1. Take my children on the mission field - I am not talking about being a full-time missionary but taking my girls on short term trips. It is the trips that I went on as a teenager that really impacted my life. I want my daughters to see that people all over the globe need Jesus and that we are His hands and feet.
2. Go back to college - I have my bachelor's degree in Pastoral ministry but I would like to go back to school. I waiver in what I want to do. My interest in the medical field says to go to nursing school. My heart for people tells me to study Christian Counseling. I am not sure where I will end up down the road but I always want to be bettering myself as a person, a leader and a friend.
3. Have a homestead - I don't think I could make my own clothing from the wool that I harvest (is that even the right word) but I would love to be able to sustain myself and my family on the land. This past year, I began grinding my own grain to make our baked goods. I would love to expand that to include raising some animals. I know, those of you who know me are laughing out loud right now. I am not an animal person. But these animals would not be in my house.
4. Travel to each state in the United States of America - A few years ago, my husband and I mapped out our "Dream Vacation". It included most of the great parks of the United States. Growing up on the East Coast, I have not really ventured west to do any sightseeing. I have been to California, but only in the San Francisco airport. I want to do more than see cities based on flying through them. I hope that our "Dream Vacation" becomes a reality in the near future.
5. See the world with my husband and children - Ok, maybe not the entire world but there are many beautiful things in God's wonderful creation that I would like to experience with my family.
6. Learn to play the piano - I took about six months of piano lessons as a child and then I gave up. Now I really wish I would have stuck it out. I guess it's not to late....better late than never right?
7. Be more patient - If patience is a virtue, then I am far from virtuous. I desire to be more patient with my children and husband. I know this is a process and I am thankful that God is still working on me.
8. Speak Spanish fluently - You'd think by now that a girl like me....who took five years of Spanish and is married to a man whose first language was Spanish, would be able to speak Spanish. But sadly, I do not. I gotta get rid of the fear. Maybe then I'll be able to do it.
9. Write a book - Why? I am not really sure but I would like to write a book one day. What would it be about? I don't know...maybe life. My experiences. When I know...I'll be sure to let you know.
10. Raise children who love and serve God- This is pretty much self-explanatory. I want my kids to love God and serve Him with their gifts and talents.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
10 Things I Enjoy
There are things that are a part of life that we don't like to do, like cleaning up puke or wiping poopy butts, and there are things that we enjoy. I will stick to the positive things and share with you 10 things I enjoy. I hope you don't expect to see a theme, these 10 things may just jump all over the place.
1. Being a mom - this is one of those jobs that you take the good along with the bad. I love snuggling up with my girls. I love teaching them and seeing them "get it". I love their whit and humor, which makes me laugh daily. I love seeing Christ in them, how they love others and put others first.
2. Organizing - When I was young, I used to organize my aunt's kitchen cabinets just for the fun of it. I love helping people get organized and seeing the change from before to after. My husband will probably tell you that my organizing drives him nuts. He will lay an item somewhere only to come back and find it missing. When he asks me if I have seen it I reply, "Of course, I have been organizing and I put it in the drawer." He should have known not to ask if I've seen it but just to ask where it might be.
3. Reading - I love to read. I wish I had more time to read. Some of the authors I like to read are Karen Kingsbury, Terry Blackstock, Gary Chapman, Dr. Kevin Leman....just to name a few. I also enjoy doing Beth Moore Bible studies. I like to read for fun. And I like to read to learn. Those books take longer to get through because I want to be able to apply them in my life.
4. Singing - Even though I am not a great vocalist, I like to sing, especially worship music. I like singing even more with my family. Sometimes my husband will get out his guitar and we will just sit around the living room with the girls and sing.
5. Cooking - As I've said before, I am not risk taker but I have ventured out in this area with regard to cooking. In the past, I would have never tried a new recipe when company was coming over or tried winging a recipe, but I'm doing better in getting out of my comfort zone.
6. Cleaning - I like seeing the difference from being dirty to clean. What else is there to say. I am not a fan of cleaning clothes though.
7. Having company - I like having friends, family and new acquaintances over for an evening of food, fun and fellowship.
8. Milk chocolate and caramel - just had to throw that in here :)
9. Holidays - Growing up, our immediate family would get together with all of our aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents for the holidays. I would always look forward to these gatherings. We would even get together to celebrate birthdays (quarterly), babies being born and cousins getting married. My mom is the youngest of 5 and each of my aunts/uncles have 2 or 3 children and we (the grandchildren) have 3 or 4 children. Can you imagine what the holidays look like at our family gatherings?
10. Encouraging Women to be Better Wives and Mothers - Life is hard enough as it is...it is always better when we can have a Battle Buddy or someone to encourage and mentor us in area that we struggle. Here in Korea, I am still trying to find my niche and apply this in my life.
1. Being a mom - this is one of those jobs that you take the good along with the bad. I love snuggling up with my girls. I love teaching them and seeing them "get it". I love their whit and humor, which makes me laugh daily. I love seeing Christ in them, how they love others and put others first.
2. Organizing - When I was young, I used to organize my aunt's kitchen cabinets just for the fun of it. I love helping people get organized and seeing the change from before to after. My husband will probably tell you that my organizing drives him nuts. He will lay an item somewhere only to come back and find it missing. When he asks me if I have seen it I reply, "Of course, I have been organizing and I put it in the drawer." He should have known not to ask if I've seen it but just to ask where it might be.
3. Reading - I love to read. I wish I had more time to read. Some of the authors I like to read are Karen Kingsbury, Terry Blackstock, Gary Chapman, Dr. Kevin Leman....just to name a few. I also enjoy doing Beth Moore Bible studies. I like to read for fun. And I like to read to learn. Those books take longer to get through because I want to be able to apply them in my life.
4. Singing - Even though I am not a great vocalist, I like to sing, especially worship music. I like singing even more with my family. Sometimes my husband will get out his guitar and we will just sit around the living room with the girls and sing.
5. Cooking - As I've said before, I am not risk taker but I have ventured out in this area with regard to cooking. In the past, I would have never tried a new recipe when company was coming over or tried winging a recipe, but I'm doing better in getting out of my comfort zone.
6. Cleaning - I like seeing the difference from being dirty to clean. What else is there to say. I am not a fan of cleaning clothes though.
7. Having company - I like having friends, family and new acquaintances over for an evening of food, fun and fellowship.
8. Milk chocolate and caramel - just had to throw that in here :)
9. Holidays - Growing up, our immediate family would get together with all of our aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents for the holidays. I would always look forward to these gatherings. We would even get together to celebrate birthdays (quarterly), babies being born and cousins getting married. My mom is the youngest of 5 and each of my aunts/uncles have 2 or 3 children and we (the grandchildren) have 3 or 4 children. Can you imagine what the holidays look like at our family gatherings?
10. Encouraging Women to be Better Wives and Mothers - Life is hard enough as it is...it is always better when we can have a Battle Buddy or someone to encourage and mentor us in area that we struggle. Here in Korea, I am still trying to find my niche and apply this in my life.
May these words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Friday, November 12, 2010
10 Places I'd like the Military to Take Us
Some people may think that moving every few years is annoying but I am looking at it as a perk of Army life. They pack us up, ship our stuff to our new location, unpack our stuff and put our beds and tables together. What more could a girl ask for?
Since my husband joined the military in 2007, our family has lived in three locations. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Hood, Texas, and South Korea. We will be placing the following locations on our upcoming wish lists.
1. Germany - We have visited here before back in the mid 90s when friends of ours were stationed in the Bavarian Alps. It's a beautiful country but 10 days was just not enough. We'd love to have the opportunity to live there. Being centrally located in Europe would allow us to be able to travel to lots of other great places.
2. Italy - This one probably won't happen but I can dream can't I? I think most soldiers assigned here are Airborne and my husband is not.
3. Colorado - I am not entirely fond of the cold....unless snow comes with it and in Colorado they have both. Plus Focus on the Family is located near the military posts here. My husband would love to hike the mountains in this state.
4. Alaska - This is one of those places where somedays I think it would be cool and other days I think it would be crazy to live here. Friends of mine are currently stationed there and it was already snowing in October. Plus the crazy daylight almost all day and days of sunsets at 4PM.
5. Hawaii - I'm not sure if I would go stir crazy living on an Island or not. The warm weather and beaches make this location inviting. It would be a bit expensive for my family to come and visit though.
6. Belgium - Another country in Europe. Meaning we could travel. I have been to Ireland & England and would love my husband and children to experience what I did as a young adult. Being stationed in Belgium, we would be central to some great tourist locations.
7. Seattle - At first, Seattle didn't appeal to me but the more I think about it, it might be a neat place to live. Plus you can take cruises from there to see whales and glaciers in Alaska. Does it sound like all I want to do is travel? I want to see as much of God's wonderful creation that I can see.
8. Maryland/Virginia- Since I grew up in Maryland and Pennsylvania, any opportunity to be near family would be perfect to me. That is one of the downfalls of going wherever the Army sends you....it might be on the other side of the world, away from family. I haven't lived on the east coast since 2007, so getting back there would be fabulous.
9. South Carolina - Since Fort Jackson is only a few hours from the beach and one of my relatives who lives in the Myrtle Beach area, this would be a good post. Plus it is central to some places in the US that I have not had the chance to explore quite yet.
10. Tennessee - The actual post is located in Kentucky, but it's on the TN border and not to far from Nashville. I am NOT a country fan, but this area of the USA is beautiful with it's mountains and lakes. I have driven through this area quite a bit when we lived in Texas and would drive back to Pennsylvania to visit family.
Needless to say, I have dreams, wishes and places I would like to live, but it's ultimately in God's hands where our next assignment will be. Yes, I know, the Army cuts the orders but I believe that it is God who ordains our steps. Are you trusting Him for your future?
Since my husband joined the military in 2007, our family has lived in three locations. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Hood, Texas, and South Korea. We will be placing the following locations on our upcoming wish lists.
1. Germany - We have visited here before back in the mid 90s when friends of ours were stationed in the Bavarian Alps. It's a beautiful country but 10 days was just not enough. We'd love to have the opportunity to live there. Being centrally located in Europe would allow us to be able to travel to lots of other great places.
2. Italy - This one probably won't happen but I can dream can't I? I think most soldiers assigned here are Airborne and my husband is not.
3. Colorado - I am not entirely fond of the cold....unless snow comes with it and in Colorado they have both. Plus Focus on the Family is located near the military posts here. My husband would love to hike the mountains in this state.
4. Alaska - This is one of those places where somedays I think it would be cool and other days I think it would be crazy to live here. Friends of mine are currently stationed there and it was already snowing in October. Plus the crazy daylight almost all day and days of sunsets at 4PM.
5. Hawaii - I'm not sure if I would go stir crazy living on an Island or not. The warm weather and beaches make this location inviting. It would be a bit expensive for my family to come and visit though.
6. Belgium - Another country in Europe. Meaning we could travel. I have been to Ireland & England and would love my husband and children to experience what I did as a young adult. Being stationed in Belgium, we would be central to some great tourist locations.
7. Seattle - At first, Seattle didn't appeal to me but the more I think about it, it might be a neat place to live. Plus you can take cruises from there to see whales and glaciers in Alaska. Does it sound like all I want to do is travel? I want to see as much of God's wonderful creation that I can see.
8. Maryland/Virginia- Since I grew up in Maryland and Pennsylvania, any opportunity to be near family would be perfect to me. That is one of the downfalls of going wherever the Army sends you....it might be on the other side of the world, away from family. I haven't lived on the east coast since 2007, so getting back there would be fabulous.
9. South Carolina - Since Fort Jackson is only a few hours from the beach and one of my relatives who lives in the Myrtle Beach area, this would be a good post. Plus it is central to some places in the US that I have not had the chance to explore quite yet.
10. Tennessee - The actual post is located in Kentucky, but it's on the TN border and not to far from Nashville. I am NOT a country fan, but this area of the USA is beautiful with it's mountains and lakes. I have driven through this area quite a bit when we lived in Texas and would drive back to Pennsylvania to visit family.
Needless to say, I have dreams, wishes and places I would like to live, but it's ultimately in God's hands where our next assignment will be. Yes, I know, the Army cuts the orders but I believe that it is God who ordains our steps. Are you trusting Him for your future?
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.Proverbs 16:9
but the LORD determines his steps.Proverbs 16:9
Thursday, November 11, 2010
10 Random Facts
I will just jump in and post 10 randon facts about me.
1. I attended both Catholic school and public school but I currently homeschool my children.
2. I have a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry.
3. I took 5 years of Spanish classes through high school and college but really can’t speak it. Part of the reason is that I don’t use it regularly, the other reason is fear.
4. My dad and I attended college together. After he retired from a 20 year career in law enforcement, he went back to school. We had one class together.
5. I get a thrill from getting a good deal on things…especially something I need. I love saving money. Since moving to Korea, I haven't been able to shop for deals like before....shopping online is not the same.
6. This past summer I celebrated my 16th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, it was the second anniversary in a row that my husband and I were not together on our special day. The first year he was in Iraq and this year he was in Korea (the girls and I could not join him until he found housing).
7. This year I joined Weight Watchers to lose some weight. I must say that if you stick to the plan it works. I lost 15 pounds in 10 weeks. I hope to start back again and get a little more weight off. It's important to me to be healthy but it is hard to do with managing a home and family.
8. We attended the same church for almost 12 years. For the first two years, my husband volunteered to lead worship and the youth. He came on staff when I resigned as the secretary and worked as an associate pastor for 6 years. He became the Senior Pastor and served in that position for 3 more years. We only left the church for my husband to pursue a call to Army Chaplaincy.
9. I am both a pastor's wife and preacher's kid, though my dad did not become a pastor until I was in college.
10. God is still working on me. Everyday I see myself magnified through my children's lives. Sometimes it is encouraging, while other times it can be depressing. I am glad that he is not finished with me yet.
1. I attended both Catholic school and public school but I currently homeschool my children.
2. I have a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry.
3. I took 5 years of Spanish classes through high school and college but really can’t speak it. Part of the reason is that I don’t use it regularly, the other reason is fear.
4. My dad and I attended college together. After he retired from a 20 year career in law enforcement, he went back to school. We had one class together.
5. I get a thrill from getting a good deal on things…especially something I need. I love saving money. Since moving to Korea, I haven't been able to shop for deals like before....shopping online is not the same.
6. This past summer I celebrated my 16th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, it was the second anniversary in a row that my husband and I were not together on our special day. The first year he was in Iraq and this year he was in Korea (the girls and I could not join him until he found housing).
7. This year I joined Weight Watchers to lose some weight. I must say that if you stick to the plan it works. I lost 15 pounds in 10 weeks. I hope to start back again and get a little more weight off. It's important to me to be healthy but it is hard to do with managing a home and family.
8. We attended the same church for almost 12 years. For the first two years, my husband volunteered to lead worship and the youth. He came on staff when I resigned as the secretary and worked as an associate pastor for 6 years. He became the Senior Pastor and served in that position for 3 more years. We only left the church for my husband to pursue a call to Army Chaplaincy.
9. I am both a pastor's wife and preacher's kid, though my dad did not become a pastor until I was in college.
10. God is still working on me. Everyday I see myself magnified through my children's lives. Sometimes it is encouraging, while other times it can be depressing. I am glad that he is not finished with me yet.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
10 Jobs I've Held
Today I'll share 10 jobs that I have held. I'm not sure how interesting this will be, but I'll give it a shot.
Most of the jobs that I have held are nothing out of the ordianary. I am kind of a plain Jane...non risk taker and the jobs I have had reflect that. You won't find me climbing the top of the Bay Bridge or singing on Broadway. I hope not to bore you too much.
1. Babysitter - As far as I can remember, I began babysitting around 12 years old. I enjoyed being with kids and hoped to one day grow up and be a mom myself. I babysit quite a bit up until the time that I turned 16 when I could get a "real job". I also babysit during my college years to supplement my income.
2. McDonald's - My first "real" job. When I started this job, I was making minimum wage, $3.35 an hour. I started out as a cashier but in a few months I was learning to be a crew trainer. By the time I had been there a year, I was training to be a swing manager. I was the only swing manager that couldn't officially count cash drawers because I was under 18 years old.
3. House Cleaner - I started cleaning houses with a friend when we were teenagers. Her mom would have extra work with her business, so we would pitch in and help out. While at college, I was on staff for housekeeping. My main job was to clean the wing of guest suites the college kept for visitors. Even after marriage and kids, I picked up a house or two to bring in extra income.
4. Office work for a Teen Missions Organization - I am really not sure what my title was at this job. I did a variety of tasks at TWO (Teen World Outreach). I logged financial contributions, made phone calls, took care of filing and organizing. This is the same organization with whom I took my missions trips to NYC, India and Puerto Rico.
5. Assistant Bookstore Manager - While finishing up my bachelor's degree, I was newly married and needing a job. I heard that the college bookstore was hiring and I applied for the job. I worked with a great manager and we expanded the bookstore into many new areas (ice cream and fresh baked cookies). Since this job was only for during the school year, I was laid off in May after graduation.
6. Receptionist - When I knew the bookstore position would be eliminated, I started looking for a new job through temp agencies. I was interviewed for a temp to perm position at a medical software company outside of Philadelphia and I got the job. I answered a multi-line phone system, assisted the human resources manager with her tasks and learned to do accounts receiveable. I was only at this job for one year but the owner of the company told me that if I ever needed a job, I could work at any company he owned. I took that as a great compliment.
7. Church Secretary - After my husband and I graduated college, we moved to Hanover, PA to help at my dad's church. I came on staff as the church secretary. I held this position for about a year and a half... until the birth of our first child. After she was born, my goal was to be a stay at home mom.
8. Operating Room Scheduling Office -Even though I had hoped to be at stay-at-home mom, things got tight and health insurance was expensive, so I took a part-time job at the local hospital. Since I worked 20 hours a week, I was elegible for health insurance. I worked nights and my husband worked days pastoring at the church. This worked for about 6 months until my husband and I got tired being two ships passing in the night. We decided that no amount of extra money was worth sacrificing our marriage for.
9. Billing Specialist - I did not want to work outside the home and God provided just what we needed. I worked from home doing billing for an anesthesia office. I started out working about 10 hours a week and then increased to 20 hours. This job was a blessing from the Lord. When my husband decided to resign from the church where he had been on staff for almost 12 years to pursue Army chaplaincy, the opportunity opened up for me to work full-time from home.
10. Mom - This by far is the hardest job I have ever had yet it's rewardis are great. I became a mom 13 years ago when our first daughter was born. Three years later, God blessed us with another daughter (she is now 10 years old). It was a long time and I thought we were done having children, as we had been trying for 3 years. Then we were blessed with another daughter (she will be 6 soon). And then 21 months later, we recieved a surprise, another little girl. She will be 4 years old in two weeks. The job of being a mother takes courage, discipline and consistency........
Most of the jobs that I have held are nothing out of the ordianary. I am kind of a plain Jane...non risk taker and the jobs I have had reflect that. You won't find me climbing the top of the Bay Bridge or singing on Broadway. I hope not to bore you too much.
1. Babysitter - As far as I can remember, I began babysitting around 12 years old. I enjoyed being with kids and hoped to one day grow up and be a mom myself. I babysit quite a bit up until the time that I turned 16 when I could get a "real job". I also babysit during my college years to supplement my income.
2. McDonald's - My first "real" job. When I started this job, I was making minimum wage, $3.35 an hour. I started out as a cashier but in a few months I was learning to be a crew trainer. By the time I had been there a year, I was training to be a swing manager. I was the only swing manager that couldn't officially count cash drawers because I was under 18 years old.
3. House Cleaner - I started cleaning houses with a friend when we were teenagers. Her mom would have extra work with her business, so we would pitch in and help out. While at college, I was on staff for housekeeping. My main job was to clean the wing of guest suites the college kept for visitors. Even after marriage and kids, I picked up a house or two to bring in extra income.
4. Office work for a Teen Missions Organization - I am really not sure what my title was at this job. I did a variety of tasks at TWO (Teen World Outreach). I logged financial contributions, made phone calls, took care of filing and organizing. This is the same organization with whom I took my missions trips to NYC, India and Puerto Rico.
5. Assistant Bookstore Manager - While finishing up my bachelor's degree, I was newly married and needing a job. I heard that the college bookstore was hiring and I applied for the job. I worked with a great manager and we expanded the bookstore into many new areas (ice cream and fresh baked cookies). Since this job was only for during the school year, I was laid off in May after graduation.
6. Receptionist - When I knew the bookstore position would be eliminated, I started looking for a new job through temp agencies. I was interviewed for a temp to perm position at a medical software company outside of Philadelphia and I got the job. I answered a multi-line phone system, assisted the human resources manager with her tasks and learned to do accounts receiveable. I was only at this job for one year but the owner of the company told me that if I ever needed a job, I could work at any company he owned. I took that as a great compliment.
7. Church Secretary - After my husband and I graduated college, we moved to Hanover, PA to help at my dad's church. I came on staff as the church secretary. I held this position for about a year and a half... until the birth of our first child. After she was born, my goal was to be a stay at home mom.
8. Operating Room Scheduling Office -Even though I had hoped to be at stay-at-home mom, things got tight and health insurance was expensive, so I took a part-time job at the local hospital. Since I worked 20 hours a week, I was elegible for health insurance. I worked nights and my husband worked days pastoring at the church. This worked for about 6 months until my husband and I got tired being two ships passing in the night. We decided that no amount of extra money was worth sacrificing our marriage for.
9. Billing Specialist - I did not want to work outside the home and God provided just what we needed. I worked from home doing billing for an anesthesia office. I started out working about 10 hours a week and then increased to 20 hours. This job was a blessing from the Lord. When my husband decided to resign from the church where he had been on staff for almost 12 years to pursue Army chaplaincy, the opportunity opened up for me to work full-time from home.
10. Mom - This by far is the hardest job I have ever had yet it's rewardis are great. I became a mom 13 years ago when our first daughter was born. Three years later, God blessed us with another daughter (she is now 10 years old). It was a long time and I thought we were done having children, as we had been trying for 3 years. Then we were blessed with another daughter (she will be 6 soon). And then 21 months later, we recieved a surprise, another little girl. She will be 4 years old in two weeks. The job of being a mother takes courage, discipline and consistency........
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5: 22-23
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Getting to Know Me
Over the next few days, I will be posting 100 things about me. Instead of throwing a bunch of random facts out there, I decided to break it down into more manageable bits of information. I will be covering the following topics as I share 100 things about me you may or may not have known.
7. Mexico - My grandmother called me one day and asked if I would go on a missions trip with her to Mexico. Of course I would! That December, right after Christmas, we went to Laredo, Mexico and ministered in the squatter camps together. It was a blessing to be able to go on a missions trip with my grandmother.
8. Puerto Rico - My husband and I had not even been married for quite one year when the missions organization, that I took trips on when I was a teenager, called and asked us to lead a team to Puerto Rico. God provided for everything to get us there and we went for 4 weeks to a boy's home outside Bayamon.
9. Reykiavik, Iceland - On three of my trips overseas, we used Iceland Air because of the great price. Each of those trips stopped over in Iceland, one of them for an overnight. We were able to tour the hot springs on that trip. It was a beautiful city.
I can't seem to find this album too. Will add pictures when I come across it.
10. South Korea - We are stationed here for the next two years. We are trying to take in as many sights as we can during our tour here. Somedays, living in a foreign country is downright difficult and I want to go back to the states. It is during those times that I try to have a positive outlook! If you want to see pictures, check out my previous and upcoming posts ;)
- 10 Places I've Been
- 10 Jobs I Have Held
- 10 Random Facts
- 10 Places I'd Like the Military to Take Us
- 10 Things I Enjoy
- 10 Things I Want to Do
- 10 Favorites
- 10 Things I Know
- 10 Favorite Books
- 10 Favorite Movies
Today I am going to start with the first one...
10 Places that I've Been
1. NYC (New York City) - At the age of 15, I spent 8 weeks in New York City doing missions work with NYSUM (New York School of Urban Ministry) Our main ministry that summer was to travel throughout the city doing the drama "The Prodigal Son". We made "Midnight Runs" where we would hand out sandwiches to the homeless at Grand Central Station and we helped a local church renovate an old building for their food pantry.
2. India - I spent my next summer, at the age of 16, in India. We were housed at an orphanage where we helped with whatever tasks that were needed, including but not limited to teaching, construction and cooking. We also went into the local schools to sing and present drama skits.
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| Streets of Calcutta |
3. Ireland - It helps having a mom who is a travel agent. I have been able to take two different trips with her and Ireland was my favorite. We flew into Dublin and then boarded a coach bus. We saw many different sites including Killarny, Kilkenny and Cork. I had a fabulous time on this trip even though I got sick.
4. England - This was another trip that I took with my mom. I had a wonderful time seeing all the sites
around London, England. We went to The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Stratford Upon Avon.
around London, England. We went to The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Stratford Upon Avon.
Since I can't find my album from this trip, I'll have to add it later.
5. Bermuda - For our wedding, we received a gift from my aunt, uncle and cousins. It was a 4 day trip to Bermuda. Even though the weekend that we arrived there was a strike by hospitality workers on the island, we still had a great time.
6. Germany - As a gift to my husband upon completion of his bachelor's degree, we took a trip to Germany to visit friends who were stationed there with NSA. We invited another couple to join us. We went to the salt mines in Saltzburg, drove through Garmish and visited Nieuwenstein Castle, along with many other famous sites.
7. Mexico - My grandmother called me one day and asked if I would go on a missions trip with her to Mexico. Of course I would! That December, right after Christmas, we went to Laredo, Mexico and ministered in the squatter camps together. It was a blessing to be able to go on a missions trip with my grandmother.
I miss you grandmom!
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| A missionary home that we were building. |
I can't seem to find this album too. Will add pictures when I come across it.
10. South Korea - We are stationed here for the next two years. We are trying to take in as many sights as we can during our tour here. Somedays, living in a foreign country is downright difficult and I want to go back to the states. It is during those times that I try to have a positive outlook! If you want to see pictures, check out my previous and upcoming posts ;)
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