1. I am a former Texas 4th grade teacher.  I retired early in order to join our daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter in the mission field of Cambodia in.   People ask me what I will do with my time during my retirement and the rest of my life.  I tell them that my  goal is to keep in step with the Spirit and not lag too far behind.
   

   Taken on my last day of school. The sign was really for the graduating 5th graders, but I felt like I was graduating too!

    

2. I am married to Dale, spiritual leader, teacher, and all around busy man.  He is a “hands on” kind of guy and even on vacation finds some way to help others.  We have had so much fun growing up together.  I am head over heels for the man.  We have three adult children and one beautiful granddaughter.
   

   One of my favorite pictures of Dale deep in thought. Most likely thinking about Jesus.

    

3. My writing style tends to be brief.  I like to let imagery and a well placed idea help you receive the personal message only you were meant to receive.
4. I am committed to cleaning up my mind, heart, and body for the Holy Spirit as worship to Him.  I am dedicated to eating real food, both physical and spiritual…some days are more successful  than others.   I work on purity and holiness by what I “eat” for entertainment, how I spend my time, and the way I spend our money. I have redefined the difference between my needs and my wants and I try to cut back on consuming.   (I am fascinated with the minimalist movement.)
5. On some days my emotions and thoughts bump into one another and come out like poetry.
6. I  publish a writing blog for Texas 4th grade writing teachers.
7. Bible study isn’t easy.  Sometimes I feel like a baby crying for a bottle, and other times the Holy Spirit is pushing me uphill…causing reflection, much pondering and the revealing of fresh insights.  Lately I have been memorizing scripture, a totally new direction for me.  I am working on the entire chapter of Romans 8.
8. I have had  several trials that have been defining moments in my life.  My father’s murder, my mother’s death of combined ALS and Alzheimers, my son’s ear tumor (he was two at the time), the same son’s motorcycle accident in Cambodia, and my struggle with faith
9. In 2017 I will emphasize Psalm 139:23-24 in my daily prayers not only for me, but my family.  I want all darkness in my heart to be exposed by His beautiful light, especially the things I haven’t recognized in myself yet.                                                                                   Search me, O God, and know my heart;
       test me and know my anxious thoughts.
    Point out anything in me that offends you,
       and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
10. Three of my greatest sins are fear, pride, and doubt.  I used to hide these, but now I will tell you about them.

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