What you should know about me...

Here's a few things you should know about me.

C/W/M/BO/C/PM: Christian/Wife/Mother/Business Owner/Conservative/Positive Minded/Artist

Christian. I am devoted to my God, Jesus Christ is my King to whom I owe my life, The Holy Spirit who guides me daily on my walk. I am not a huge fan of religion. I think the current trend in religion is old fashioned, explaining why most churches are filled with elderly people. I don't think the answer is "contemporary music" or making church "fun" (not that those are bad things). I do think Jesus would find most organized religion troubling and not quite the 'family of God' he intends for his children. God blesses unity and harmony. Our churches need to unite, casting aside our differences and focusing on our common ground. We need to stop sending a message of condemnation and self-righteousness out into the world, and start sending the message of love and acceptance. Jesus truly LOVED people who were not accepted in his time, and we should do the same. For we will win others in how much we care, not how much we know.

I believe that there is a heaven and a hell, and the life we live here on earth is somewhat "matrix" like- a facade, and alternate reality to the real spirit world which we cannot hear or see. Our mission on earth: to seek God, unite with Him through the acceptance and favor of Jesus Christ, and seek His will and way in our life. We will face trials, tests, insurmountable sorrow, incredible joy & in between - years of drudgery. Life will fool us into believing "this is it" and our work for God can be done in between the our Real Life which is career, family, enjoyment. In fact, these are the things which keep us busy and hopefully do not distract us from our Main Purpose - that is, whatever task God has for us.

If you think that God does not exist, think again. Just because you don't believe in Him, doesn't mean He does not exist. We can't reset the boundaries of the oceans just because we want waterfront property, and we cannot define God to meet our needs just because the real God isn't quite what we had in mind. But He loves you and longs to be a part of your life, if you would just take a moment to SEEK HIM. He created you, you are special, and you have a greater purpose in life that is only known to Him. If God were as obvious as the sun or the ground you walk on, you would have no choice but to believe in Him. It would not require faith, or any effort on your part. Instead finding Him is much like following a treasure map. If you follow the clues, you will discover Him, and your love and faith will mean something to him because it was given of your own free will.

I implore you to take a step to discover Him today. I believe you reading my message today is no accident. Read the book of John (New Testament of the Bible). Join the most wonderful, most exclusive family in the world.

Wife. I am married to Steve, my high school sweetheart - my best friend and the love of my life. I believe that keeping my marriage strong is second only to serving God, and comes before caring for my children or running our business. Take time to date your spouse. So many lose sight of why they got married, especially once they have children. These little "visitors" in your home provide an enormous challenge and distraction from the marriage, but you didn't get married to simply procreate. No, you desired friendship, love, sex (don't deny him ladies), and security. Don't cast these greater goals aside because you are trying to win the mommy contest or further your career. Take time together. Date each other. Keep the bond alive.

Mother. My two boys are my greatest joy (and my greatest frustration). They are so fun and crazy and entertaining, but there are moments when I've thought I might as well have eaten bon bons instead of trying so hard. It's like I've never said 'whining will get you nowhere' because my oldest still does it. Does he think a cosmic shift might suddenly cause it to work? It never has. Why does he keep trying?? And then there are moments when he says, "Mommy, let's pray for those people in the accident" and I think I may have done some good somewhere. Will they ever eat anything except macaroni and cheese? If I let things slide, I am spoiling them - if I'm too strict then I'm harsh. My baby is such a gift - so easy - except when imitating his brother. Have you ever known a baby that puts himself into a stroller and then puts himself to sleep? That's my littlest. He loves to make you laugh. But my oldest will conquer the world - look out if you get in his way!

Business Owner. I own and operate a business with my husband, Steve. We are moderately successful. We have helped a lot of clients, we try to go the extra mile, and we are always setting new goals for the future. We are franchising our business, hoping to expand while helping others to find a way to create an income of their own.

Conservative. You had to know that since I am a business owner. The economics of the right are reality-based. The left is fantasy. Government can't run anything effectively, just compare a government organization to a small business. Government, fat, wasteful - small business, lean, profitable. Who is more noble, those who talk about providing jobs, or someone who risks their money, time, and pride to start a business and create jobs? Hey, let's reward their efforts with regulations and taxation that cause some of them to close their doors.

Who cares more about the common man - those who give 5-25% of their income (on top of their taxes) to help the poor & feed the hungry - or those who want the government to care for the people (as long as it's someone else's money). Put your money where your mouth is and we'll see who cares about helping others. Is the government a vehicle that can meet people's needs? If you have cancer in a foreign country with national healthcare, you must get on a 9 month waiting list for surgery. You'll be toast in 9 months. Yeah, great idea. It's all beautiful in concept, but we live in reality people. Don't believe the rhetoric of the left. Investigate the reality. Don't be so naive.

Having said that, I'm glad we have two parties. One side unopposed would produce an extreme society. But let's elect people who wish to find common ground and accomplish something, not just people who want to be in office, feel important, and strategize on their next political stepping stone.

Join me in the middle. Don't be so dead set on your one issue that you get sucked into the extreme.

Positive Minded. Your attitude is so much more important than anything that happens to you in life. The key to happiness and joy is to know where the blessings come from and look for the best in whatever you are doing, all the time, no matter what the circumstance. It can always be worse, and it surely will be if you dwell on it. More on this later!

The (somewhat reluctant) Artist. A passion I can't escape, art has followed me my whole life. I couldn't help majoring in this worthless field when I graduated from college since through all my major fluctuations it was the only degree I actually took enough classes in to graduate. All this and I never took a graphic design class... no, my first love is painting, to which I have put on permanent hold and can therefore not truly consider myself an artist knowing that I am neglecting my chosen medium to do things like raise children and build a business. Alas, the dream awaits... a large studio with tall ceilings, big windows, ready made canvasses, plenty of supplies. I'll probably still have to call my mother and say, "so, what should I paint?" :) We'll see! At least in the meantime I'll put my skills to work creating website designs and the occasional watercolor. But one day...

Now you know a little bit about me. Hopefully you'll find my opinions interesting and entertaining. cya