Mary Rocks, and You do Too!

[IamAdopted]

Well since all the guys are waiting for a sacrificial lamb here I go.

I live in Houston, Texas and have been married to my soul mate for 28 years. We have 2 grown kids which have given us 4 wonderful grandchildren I love to spend time with them. My daughter went through a divorce 2 years ago, so she and 3 of my grandchildren, all girls, live with us until my duaghter can get back on her feet. I feel sorry to see her go through that mess but, from a selfish standpoint, love to have the grandkids with me. The only "problem" is that makes me the only male in my household. I guess I will have to get used to the "toilet seat" debate.
I own my own business and just returned to college to get a M.Th. which hopefully and with God's guidance I'll follow up with a doctorate in theology. I don't want to be a pastor, but would like to teach theology at a college level when I retire.

Now, I hope some of those "yellow" guys will follow my lead.


God Bless

Awe same with my son. Going through divorce with two beautiful girls. He has moved back home. Went through some great depression over this. But I praise God for this for through this heartbreak God has drawn him back to His Lord. We are waiting on God to see which direction God has for Him now.

 

[PassthePeace1]

we had 4 foster children at one time. Gang members. It is amazing what God can and will do with these children. I am praying for this young man that the Lord will heal this spirit of rejection he must have felt. Praying for Him also that the Lord will heal his broken spirit. I love the thriller books also. I am not into the romance. Do you have a favorite Author?

Wow...you had your hands full. My husband teaches criminal youth....not a easy job.

 

[IamAdopted]

Hi, I'm Kristos. I'm the leader of our High School youth group and I teach Sunday school. I have 3 daughters and a wife, who keep me busy. My dream is to open my own bike shop. Right now I repair bikes as a side business in the evenings. I race bikes on the weekends - on and off road. I've been learning to speak Russian for a few years on my own. I also speak some German as a remnant of living near Frankfurt for 3 years. I spent about 18 months of my life underwater. I love to read about the lives of the Saints. My favorite story is that of St Seraphim of Sarov. My youngest daugther is named after him. My favorite food is BBQ pulled pork and Shiner Bock (left over from my years at Texas A&M). I love to use obscure quotes and references to kids movies. And well, I don't think I've ever eaten a fish.

Never eaten fish?? Wow.. I am allergic to it and miss it so much lol... With bikes do you mean peddle bikes or motorized ones? You get youth huh? You must have a heart for the younger generation as well..

 

[IamAdopted]

I think a stay at home mom, is very important during the teenage years as well...I switched working the graveyard shift...10/6 so I would be home during the day, and my husband would be home....at night while I was gone. But honestly found it easier to supervise my kids, when I was a full time stay at home mom....guess that was one of the mixed blessing of getting injuried.

It's scary the things that our kids are exposed to today, which is why I think they need more direct parenting, than say former generations.

I feel blessed none of my kids, every gave me any trouble....they were hard work...but well worth it...I really wish I could have had more, but for some reason after my last one...I would miscarry when I became pregnant.

Yes I am a stay at home mom and grandma tee hee. Very important for the children to know that if they call home someone is hear to meet their needs. Yes it was a busy busy time when we had our foster children. I had two teens of my own and the time. So we had 6 teens and 3 younger ones. I miss it though. I saw God bring these children into a great bond of Love for one another.. Still to this day it is there. I can remember the meals and the grocery shopping spree. LOL. We would only shop once a month so we didn't spend more than what we needed other than milk.. We had to take my husbands pick up truck and it tooks us 3 hours at the store.. LOL...

 

[PassthePeace1]

Well since all the guys are waiting for a sacrificial lamb here I go.

I live in Houston, Texas and have been married to my soul mate for 28 years. We have 2 grown kids which have given us 4 wonderful grandchildren I love to spend time with them. My daughter went through a divorce 2 years ago, so she and 3 of my grandchildren, all girls, live with us until my duaghter can get back on her feet. I feel sorry to see her go through that mess but, from a selfish standpoint, love to have the grandkids with me. The only "problem" is that makes me the only male in my household. I guess I will have to get used to the "toilet seat" debate.
I own my own business and just returned to college to get a M.Th. which hopefully and with God's guidance I'll follow up with a doctorate in theology. I don't want to be a pastor, but would like to teach theology at a college level when I retire.

Now, I hope some of those "yellow" guys will follow my lead.


God Bless

Thanks for breaking the ice for the guys!! We lived in Houston for 5 years, while my husband taught at Stephen F. Austin. I love it...crime was alittle scary though...

I miss the zoo and the aboritum (sp?) alot. We would go there about once a month with the kids.

 

[PassthePeace1]

Hi, I'm Kristos. I'm the leader of our High School youth group and I teach Sunday school. I have 3 daughters and a wife, who keep me busy. My dream is to open my own bike shop. Right now I repair bikes as a side business in the evenings. I race bikes on the weekends - on and off road. I've been learning to speak Russian for a few years on my own. I also speak some German as a remnant of living near Frankfurt for 3 years. I spent about 18 months of my life underwater. I love to read about the lives of the Saints. My favorite story is that of St Seraphim of Sarov. My youngest daugther is named after him. My favorite food is BBQ pulled pork and Shiner Bock (left over from my years at Texas A&M). I love to use obscure quotes and references to kids movies. And well, I don't think I've ever eaten a fish.

How could you spend 18 months of your life underwater and never eat a fish? Shiner Bock is my fav too

 

[PassthePeace1]

Yes I am a stay at home mom and grandma tee hee. Very important for the children to know that if they call home someone is hear to meet their needs. Yes it was a busy busy time when we had our foster children. I had two teens of my own and the time. So we had 6 teens and 3 younger ones. I miss it though. I saw God bring these children into a great bond of Love for one another.. Still to this day it is there. I can remember the meals and the grocery shopping spree. LOL. We would only shop once a month so we didn't spend more than what we needed other than milk.. We had to take my husbands pick up truck and it tooks us 3 hours at the store.. LOL...

My husband gets paid once a month...so I always grocery shopped once a month too, when the kids where at home.

I grow alot in my garden, that helps too....that is if I can get too the produce, before the grasshopper do

The last three years, we have had grasshoppers in biblical proportions. When I was a kid I loved playing with grasshoppers and toads...lol...now that I am older I still love toads...because they eat grasshoppers...lol..,
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[Hentenza]

Awe same with my son. Going through divorce with two beautiful girls. He has moved back home. Went through some great depression over this. But I praise God for this for through this heartbreak God has drawn him back to His Lord. We are waiting on God to see which direction God has for Him now.

Yes is really tough. My heart breaks everytime I see my daughter in her depressive state. She is taking medication and is helping some, but she still has those feelings of worthlessness. What has helped my daughter is returning to college to finish her degree. I pray that the sense of accomplishment eventually take over the feelings of worthlessness. Another item, and the most important, is that she is rediscovering Christ. I pray that she discovers the healing wonders of our Lord.
In the mean time, diapers do need changing.

 

[sunlover1]

How could you spend 18 months of your life underwater and never eat a fish? Shiner Bock is my fav too

Okay, I had to google shiner Bock lol.
Are ya'll talking about beer???
Because in that case, Heinekin should
be your favorite

I grow alot in my garden, that helps too....that is if I can get too the produce, before the grasshopper do

The last three years, we have had grasshoppers in biblical proportions. When I was a kid I loved playing with grasshoppers and toads...lol...now that I am older I still love toads...because they eat grasshoppers...lol..,
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rofl.
Praise God for toads, and here I never
liked the little guys much.
I think it's the purple martins that eat
the skeeters though isn't it?

Sounds awesome Pam, a garden.
At my former home, my neighbor
used to call my garden a "Freedom
Garden". Im trying to remember
why.
Thanks Pam, you have inspired me!!

sunlover
walks away mumbling something about
pole beans..

 

[Kristos]

How could you spend 18 months of your life underwater and never eat a fish? Shiner Bock is my fav too

Actually, that was one of my obscure quotes from kids movies. In "Finding Nemo", Marlin and Dori get "invited" to a little get together by Bruce the Shark, which is really like an AA meeting, but the wagon is fish instead of booze. Bruce starts, and tells his story, then Dori (where the quote is from) and then Marlin. Each of us telling our "story" reminded me of that scene in the movie. So long story longer - I have eaten fish It was just a joke, that probably only I find amusing

 

[Hentenza]

Actually, that was one of my obscure quotes from kids movies. In "Finding Nemo", Marlin and Dori get "invited" to a little get together by Bruce the Shark, which is really like an AA meeting, but the wagon is fish instead of booze. Bruce starts, and tells his story, then Dori (where the quote is from) and then Marlin. Each of us telling our "story" reminded me of that scene in the movie. So long story longer - I have eaten fish It was just a joke, that probably only I find amusing

LOL! Ido get your joke now. My and my granddaughters have watch that movie so much that the dvd is no longer playable.

 

[PassthePeace1]

Actually, that was one of my obscure quotes from kids movies. In "Finding Nemo", Marlin and Dori get "invited" to a little get together by Bruce the Shark, which is really like an AA meeting, but the wagon is fish instead of booze. Bruce starts, and tells his story, then Dori (where the quote is from) and then Marlin. Each of us telling our "story" reminded me of that scene in the movie. So long story longer - I have eaten fish It was just a joke, that probably only I find amusing

Oh right, I got it...denial!!!!

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

Awe bless his heart. I will be lifting Him up this evening during our bible time. Praying that where the Locust have eaten that the Lord will restore with His grace and love and might. OOOHHH Terry Blackstock is one of my favorites. Dee Henderson also. I am going to start the Tedd Dekker soon. I have not hear of Francine Rivers.. Tell me about what she writes about.

Thank you. I really do appreciate that.

Francine Rivers...well, her trilogy that I LOVE and HIGHLY recommend is Mark of the Lion series. It is set in the time frame just after the crucifixion. She does diverse stuff..some contemporary...some romance (not yucky Harlequin kind)...OH another ALL time favorite author is Karen Kingsbury! SHE is awesome. EVERY single book she writes brings a tear to my eye. I just finished a Ted Dekker triology...the Circle Trilogy it is called..Black, Red and White were the titles. VERY good. I am reading another series now by Brandilyn Collins...the one I am reading now is called Eyes of Elisha. It is good. Ha, can you tell reading is a passion?

Pam, I agree. I know my kids love it when they call home and need something I am here to help out. My kids haven't given me any hard times really. They are good kids and love the Lord...so I am truly blessed.

 

[simonthezealot]

Ya know my name is "Simon"
I like to do drawrings...
Not seriously, just a SNL skit.

I was born and raised as a 4th generation "ENTITLED CHRISTIAN" a family much in the need of a revival, no offense to my ancestors.
I was brought up in a liturgical, sacremental denomination and felt if the generations before me saw our beliefs fit then so did I.
I was a youth director at my church in my 20's with a tremendous knowledge of religion, and next to none when it came to the word of God... Needless to say not knowing Gods revelation is not good when times get tough or when you fall down in life.
Long story short, I fell He picked me up brushed me off and pointed me in His right direction. PTL.

Currently Titus 3:5 is my life verse...
My phrase is from a song...I've laid my burdens down, and now I'm packing light...

Aside from the Bible my choice of reading is revolved around either history or corporate prayer. I tend to read history with a bend toward what we Christians ought not do. And regarding prayer I am amazed daily at the true power and compassion and understanding and direction of our Father.

My spiritual gifts tend to land in the discenment arena.
I'm in my forties engaged to be married 07.07.07 and have a 15 year old boy who I am very proud of, he has the desire and understands scripture and has read as much or more of it as me ...PTL.

So their ya go, that's me!

 

[IamAdopted]

Ya know my name is "Simon"
I like to do drawrings...
Not seriously, just a SNL skit.

I was born and raised as a 4th generation "ENTITLED CHRISTIAN" a family much in the need of a revival, no offense to my ancestors.
I was brought up in a liturgical, sacremental denomination and felt if the generations before me saw our beliefs fit then so did I.
I was a youth director at my church in my 20's with a tremendous knowledge of religion, and next to none when it came to the word of God... Needless to say not knowing Gods revelation is not good when times get tough or when you fall down in life.
Long story short, I fell He picked me up brushed me off and pointed me in His right direction. PTL.

Currently Titus 3:5 is my life verse...
My phrase is from a song...I've laid my burdens down, and now I'm packing light...

Aside from the Bible my choice of reading is revolved around either history or corporate prayer. I tend to read history with a bend toward what we Christians ought not do. And regarding prayer I am amazed daily at the true power and compassion and understanding and direction of our Father.

My spiritual gifts tend to land in the discenment arena.
I'm in my forties engaged to be married 07.07.07 and have a 15 year old boy who I am very proud of, he has the desire and understands scripture and has read as much or more of it as me ...PTL.

So their ya go, that's me!

How great is this. Congrats to your upcoming Marriage. I also have a tendency to have discernment. I also I believe have the gift of helps. I love my bible and digging deep into it. I can't get enough theology.

 

[simonthezealot]

I love my bible and digging deep into it. I can't get enough theology.

Amen sis, my new thing is a stanford university tv show with theologian Dr.gene scott... Gets into breaking verses down to greek arabic and hebrew and then recompositing it as a whole using all three translations, its on some weird cable channel.

Thanks on the congrats!

 

[PassthePeace1]

Congrats on your marriage engagement. You shouldn't have any trouble remembering your anniversary...lol...just think of sevens...I pray that you two will be very happy.

 

[sunlover1]

I love to garden, crochet...and cook international food....Thai is my favorite..

I'm so sorry about your injury Pam,
Sounds like you've done so much!

And such a brave woman, I bet you have
some cool animal stories!

But my burning question is..
Do you know how to cook indian food??


thanks,
sunlover

 

[PassthePeace1]

I'm so sorry about your injury Pam,
Sounds like you've done so much!

And such a brave woman, I bet you have
some cool animal stories!

But my burning question is..
Do you know how to cook indian food??


thanks,
sunlover

Eastern or Native American food?

I really don't have too much experience with either....so far I mostly cook,...Thai, Chinese, Japanese(just starting with this one)...Mexican, and learning Mediterranean, but I am far from an expert in any of them....lol...just lots of fun. Plus, my health has improved since I started cooking alot of Asian foods at home.

 

[sunlover1]

Eastern or Native American food?

I really don't have too much experience with either....so far I mostly cook,...Thai, Chinese, Japanese(just starting with this one)...Mexican, and learning Mediterranean, but I am far from an expert in any of them....lol...just lots of fun. Plus, my health has improved since I started cooking alot of Asian foods at home.

Woo Hoooooo!
Will you help me?
I just love asian, but
have no clue when it
comes to preparing.
Yeah, I meant india/mainly
punjab area.
Thai might do the trick though.
It's pretty spicy right?
Oh this is exciting.
Too bad you live so way
down there!

But if you like italian, I
have an awesome recipe
for Tigliarini Picchi Pacchiu.
It's a delicate melt in your
mouth dish.

sunlover