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Hi! Let me introduce myself. I was born 72 years ago in Kokomo, Indiana, and define myself in the following ways:
In terms of relationships, I am the daughter of good Christian parents, the wife of an Adventist minister, the mother of three wonderful sons, the grandmother of eight adorable granddaughters and three precious grandsons, and just this year I've become a great-grandmother to one girl and one boy! As a missionary/minister’s wife, I’ve had the privilege of living and traveling in many parts of the world.
In professional terms, I dropped out of nursing school to get married. When my boys were small I stayed home and taught piano lessons. After they were all in school I worked in secretarial and editorial capacities at the same church headquarters offices as my husband. I joyfully retired at the age of 62!
In terms of interests (now we’re getting to the real me!) I enjoy music, reading, writing, quilting and genealogy. I play the piano and psaltery and enjoy attending concerts. My reading ranges from spirituality to history and everything in between. I have had one book published: My Son, Beloved Stranger, and a chapter in another book: Christianity and Homosexuality: Some Seventh-day Adventist Perspectives, as well as a number of articles in church magazines, numerous news articles and mission stories, and several poems. As other quilters will surely understand, I find quilting wonderfully relaxing and I’m seldom seen without a needle in my hand! I've promised all my grandchildren a handmade quilt for their 16th birthday. My most recent interest is genealogy.
As a church member I’ve served in just about every position, from cradle roll leader to church elder. Spiritually, I am a struggling seeker of God’s grace. I came late to a recognition of my real need of God, through the experience of understanding my youngest son’s homosexuality.
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View my blog at http://lifelessons-lifequestions.blogspot.com |