25 Things

I am a Facebook-er; however, due to numerous reasons, I have been working on limiting my time spent on there lately. 

Just recently though, there has been a "Tagging Game" circulating through Facebook. Basically the gist of it goes like this...A person writes a note listing 25 "random" things about themselves. They post the list to their Facebook account and "tag" 25 other people to do the same thing. Well, I was "tagged" about 30 times in the course of 2 weeks.  I kept putting off doing the list; but finally took some time and went ahead and made a list of "25 Things" about myself.  I thought, for those of you that are not on Facebook, I would share my list here. Enjoy!

25 Things about Me:

1. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He is my LORD and SAVIOR. I am passionate about my faith and instead of this being a “random” fact, it is my hope that this is not random at all. I pray that everyone I know and meet will understand just how important my relationship with Christ is, above all others.

2. I wear flip-flops for about 9 months out of the year and can be seen wearing them during the winter months if the weather is at least 50 outside.

3. When I do wear socks, my socks will usually match my outfit (at least match in color). I once had a boss that got a kick out of that; he would check daily to make sure they were actually (still) matching.

4. I was widowed at the age of 26. It was the hardest thing I have ever endured and with out Jesus, I would not be who I am today. 

5. There are still days when pain and grief of losing my husband overcome me. I believe this will never fully go away until I am in Paradise, seeing Jesus face-to-face.

6. I am a strong believer in the power of prayer and I pray several times a day for many people and things/issues.

7. I met Brian when we were 10 years old (back in 1990). He became my best friend. We used to write notes back in forth in Elementary and Middle school and continued to write letters after I moved to Virginia in 1994 and while he was in the Marine Corp for 5 years. After getting back together in 2006, we realized that both he and I had kept ALL those letters. The letters have been “reunited” and are in a folder (in chronological order) in a safe place. The dates range from 1990 – 2003. After 2003, we switched to email. 

8. I am NOT a naturalist, but I am passionate about things that are natural and God given. For example, breast milk, natural (non-medicated) births, whole grain foods, vitamins and minerals, not taking antibiotics like they are candy, etc.

9. I believe that the Bible and the words contained therein are the inherent word of the Lord. Although, I understand that we live in a fallen world and everyone is a sinner, none of us are perfect, especially ME; I still tend to not agree with people who twist the Lord’s words to fit into their lifestyles or worldly beliefs.

10. I love my husband so very much. It is a passionate sort of love too. Once, in an Adolescent Development class we were all posed the moral question “if you were driving and your brakes didn’t work and someone standing in front of you was going to die, your child to the right and your husband to the left, which way would you turn?” I said I would turn right. I was criticized for saying this and was told that I only selected that answer because Sierra (at the time) was only 2 weeks old. Now, 9 months later, I still hold the same answer. Sorry to any one out there that disagrees…It is Biblical and it is truly how I feel. God gave me my husband first.

11. I was raised in a small, rural town. My best friend growing up was a boy, we used to build forts, ride bikes, and climb trees. I was (and still am, pretty much) a tom-boy.

12. I believe my calling from God is to be a teacher; But my roles as a wife and mother come first, before any job.

13. I am pretty content. I do not want for many things and I am happy with the things I do have. I do not need the latest and greatest toys, electronics, clothes, cars, etc. 

14. I started this list about a week ago and I am just now adding the last 10 items.

15. I love my family and they are all very important to me.

16. Brian and I probably discuss/mention/joke about having more children at least once a week. We are putting our faith in God’s timing though.

17. I drove cross country at the age of 19 with a guy who I could not trust, did not like, and wished he wasn’t in my life. After returning home and leaving him in California, I never looked back and have not seen him since. (Praise God!)

18. I have been tagged in this “tag game” about 30 times. I seriously considered not doing it just for the sake of “being different”; but obviously I succumbed. 

19. I got pregnant, lost 13 pounds, gained 10 pounds, then was less 20 pounds 2 weeks after delivery. Pregnancy was definitely a weight-loss plan for me.

20. I believe I have “witnessed” Christ numerous times in my life; especially during my late husbands last 3 months of life on this earth.

21. There have only been two people in my life that FULLY understand me and still love me for who I am.

22. I think communication is one major key to relationships.

23. I firmly believe that no one can really understand the loss of loving and losing a spouse, unless you have gone through it yourself. Same thing for losing a parent or child, etc.

24. I am very close with my Mom. I don’t know where I would be with out her love and support.

25. I believe that the best job in the world is serving my husband and raising my child. I am so blessed that my husband is willing to live on a (tight) budget so that our daughter can be taken care of by him and I everyday; however, there are several times (a day) when I feel inadequate as a mother and a wife. I am a work in progress.