Sarah...Sarah...no time is a good time for goodbye.... =)
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I "prayed a prayer" at a very young age, but I believe I came to a real understanding of what salvation truely was when I was in the seventh grade. I had grown up in church, made good friends at church, and had been very involved in church activities, so there was never really a big moment in my life that I can say - THAT was the moment it all happened. But I know it was at that age that I can definitely remember desiring to follow Christ no matter what the cost. My family is a great encouragement to me, along with the women at church. They are always telling me to keep using my talents and they often ask me to help out with different things at church. Work is where it's been difficult for me every now and then, but God has been good to me. I have recently become friends with 2 other Christians in my workplace. It's great to know that they are there. =) Anyhow, I'm thankful that God has called me to be His despite the fact that there will be much to overcome in this lifetime. =) I'm just so thankful that God has called me to be His own, and that I'm not out there like a leaf blowing in the wind.
They have COMPLETELY changed my life! =)
I was raised in an evangelistic Baptist church, but after embracing the doctrines of grace - it was almost like discovering God's grace for the first time! They have humbled me greatly. Finding out there was something out there that I had never heard before helped me to see that God really is the only all-knowing one, and it's a comfort to know that ONLY He knows all the answers. =)
I spend lots of time in my car. I have an hour drive (longer in the winter!) in the morning to work, and again in the evening. I get to work early in the morning to avoid the traffic and to have a little quiet time. I spend a lot of my time in the car in prayer - and when I'm sitting in the parking lot that half hour before going in to work - that's when I read, study, etc.....
Currently I'm reading a book my sister gave me for Christmas - "The True Woman." It's been great thus far, and I'm highlighting all the sources in the notes section that I've found to be very interesting. I can't wait to finish this one, so I can read some other stuff - I think I'm going to give Female Piety a try next.
Paul - gotta love his letters. =)
Update 4/3/07: Haven't been on here in a LONG time, and just got an email from the site telling me I had some messages. Anyhow...Just thought I'd let you all know - I'm gettin married in 2 months! I'm so excited! Didn't want to leave anyone hanging!!! =)
I love being single. 2 of my sisters each have 4 kids, and I like being the cool aunt. =)hehe... When I hang out with the kids we have a good ol' time. (They always find the whoopie cushion up in my room that I got for them to play with. =) =) It's nice not to have strings attached for right now so that I can help my sister out with the kids when she needs me, or to take care of an errand for mom and dad whenever they can't get to it. (Not that I go around saving the day like Wonder Woman or anything...) I do have to say it puts a smile on my face when I think about having my own family one day. I lived with one of my sister's and her husband for a short time, and it was so great to observe them during that time. They were a really wonderful "REAL" example of what a good marriage & family can be. I would definitely like to have that one day...if God wills it. =)
I'm sure they would all say that I'm very simplistic - the littlest things make me smile ro laugh. Corny jokes make me laugh. I think kids are great. (Maybe because I'm so much like one.) I like it simple... =)
Hmm..second...I'm funny. Although I've made a fool out of myself on more than one occasion - I do like to make people laugh. I don't know what it is about a smile on someone's face - but to me - it's quite satisfying. =)
I'm creative too. My family would say that I've got a flair. My brother and I are the artistic ones in the family - I suppose that's what makes us decent musicians. =) He's much more talented than I, but he's all humble about it. =) I also enjoy decorating cakes, and cutting hair. I guess you could say I'm good with my hands. I don't know what I'd do without 'em. =)
Lastly - it's hard for me to take risks. I guess I'm afraid I might make things worse than what I started with. I don't know where that comes from. But I'm not a big risk taker. I'm the first one to encourage someone to go out on the limb, but ME, NOOOOO....not me. =)
oh....most? most? that's a tough one. I'll say family. My world basically revolves around my family. We hang out with each other all the time. I'm not closer to anyone else right now than my family. But I will say that I'm also passionate about music. I love all kinds of music - dancing, singing, playing different instruments...when music is involved, I'm definitely a more passionate person. =)
aside from God and my salvation thru his Son...
family
music
my hands
I appreciate a man who is masculine and at the same time a man who can tell me he appreciates my femininity. I'm drawn toward a man who has leadership skills, a man who takes the initiative, who has a sense of humor, is young at heart, laid back, and gentelmanly.
I am an old fashioned, traditional girl. I don't want to be the decision maker - just like to help out in the process. =) I like to laugh and have a good time. People tell me I would have been a good cheerleader - I guess I'm good at cheering people on and making sure everyone's having a good time. =) I'm content to stay at home and play cards or watch a movie. And what some people may call a boring activity - I can make it enjoyable. =) I have this way of looking on the bright side. =) Not ALL the time...but most of the time. =)
Can I say my siblings? I have learned so much from all of them. My sister Stephanie influenced me greatly during the time I spent in Illinois after I finished college. I know she's not perfect, but I do want to be like her one day. A good Christian woman, a good wife, a good mother...
My brother has always helped me along musically. He's pointed me in the right directions so many times, and help me to discover the talents God gave me. And I've always loved the times we've shared at the piano together. He plays and I sing...and he'll even sing along with me.
I can't go on about everyone though. It'd just get too long for ya to read. You'll just have to wait and see them all for yourself! =)
My last relationship ended because I was still very immature and didn't really know what I needed or even wanted. It's been 5 or 6 years since I've seen him. (He was in my pre-reformed days...) =) And I hope to say that I've learned a lot since then! Obviously, having a significant other is not the most significant thing. =) I'm just trying to learn what I can from God's word, and to observe other peoples' relationships in the meanwhile.
"Do you have any idea how much time I waste in this apartment?" (Kramer) "I could ballpark it." (Seinfeld)
don't you think this is so appropriate? I found this little quote in The True Woman - "The gender gap is sin-inspired; gender-partnering is God-inspired." - Susan Hunt
Okay - time to update this - =)
I work for an insurance company on the west side of Cleveland. Con: 1 hour commute and a few crazy drivers along the way. =) Pro: Beautiful building, 12 floors, a marble covered lobby, with a fountain that runs from the 5th floor down to the basement, and 6 elevators - 2 of which are glass and look out onto the I-77/480 interchange just outside. (sigh) It's just lovely to walk into everyday. There are even revolving doors! Just like in the movies! =) hehe...
Well anyway, more about my work, instead of the actual work place. =) Our business is primarily health insurance, but we sell all kinds. I work with a small team within the Cleveland Support Unit to support the small business underwriters from all over the nation. It's kind of a great place to be right now. The Lord has been good in supplying a great job for me, and blessing me with several Christian co-workers - one of whom is my supervisor. This makes the work environment a lot less intense than it could be. =)
One of my goals is to master the German language. I started off as a German major in college, but didn't go too far with it. I've got a few years of it under my belt, but I need to really immerse myself into it to gain the vocabulary and comprehension.
I'd like to have a cake decorating business of some sort one day. I sort of have one already, but I'd like to see it grow. =)
And...if I ever have kids...I'd like to try homeschooling. I think it's the best way to go anymore.
Mom and Dad and I are parked in front of the TV on Monday nights to watch 24. We've been hooked since season 1. My dad is trying to talk me into liking his cat. I can't get enough of the voice he does for our cat, Maybelline.
My family just keeps getting bigger. I have 3 sisters and a brother (and now 3 brothers-in-law). I live at home with my parents right now. My brother moved out to DC in August, and my sisters are all married (one is out in western Illinois). My 2 oldest sisters each have 4 kids. So I have 4 nieces and 4 nephews. (The most adorable kids you've ever seen too.) =) My younger sis just got married less than a year ago and they've got a really cool dog named Molson. =) They are still in the area, which is good for me. I just love my family, and it would be hard to leave them, but that's what marriage is all about, right? I certainly wouldn't mind leaving them in that regard. =) I went away for school (southern Ohio) and had a great time, and I lived in Illinois for a couple years after graduation - it was close to my sister and her fam, but I was on my own. So, I don't have a problem being away, I just decided to come back home to mom and dad because for a single girl - it's good to have the folks around. =)
So - my conclusion is that if and when I do get married - that will become my family, and my family now will be accessible by phone, car, or plane. Isn't that what vacation time is for? Visiting family and friends? In the meanwhile, I'll stay close to home while I can. =)
watching Seinfeld reruns!! =), hanging out with my nieces and nephews, and watching 24 with my parents.
Know what? I just checked, and there are over 400 of us registered on this site! That's 400 single people out there with an understanding of the doctrines of grace. Isn't that an AWESOME thing? =) I sure think so!! =)
Here's a link to my church's website:
www.gracecovenantcleveland.com
And a link to some of my pastor's latest messages (he's going thru The book of the Revelation right now -
http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=gracecovenant
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