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Rachel

When I am weak, unable to speak, still I will call You by name

About Me

Mommy in the morning, speech-language pathologist by afternoon, and a church-planter by night. In love with my husband, in awe of my God. Life is hard, but God is faithful. I don't deserve what I have or the friendships that surround me. Doing my best to share what I have with those who don't, and hope to spread Christ's joy around in the process.Jung Explorer Test
Actualized type: ESFJ
(who you are)

ESFJ - "Seller". Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population. Preferred type: ESFJ
(who you prefer to be)

ESFJ - "Seller". Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population. Attraction type: ENFP
(who you are attracted to)

ENFP - "Journalist". Uncanny sense of the motivations of others. Life is an exciting drama. 8.1% of total population.
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My Interests

Playing with my son, studying the Word, spending time with Kester, hanging out at Spider House with friends, sewing gifts for people, crosstitching, getting outside, swimming, skiing, going to storytimes, playing games with family.

I'd like to meet:

Bruce Springsteen & Patti, Nicole Nordeman, Lyle Lovett, Twila Paris, Jan Karon, Erin O'Donnell, David Dark & Sarah Masen, Chris Rice, Ellen Degeneres.

Music:

Everything from Bruce Springsteen to Lyle Lovett, Allison Krauss to Twila Paris, James Taylor, Sting, Rich Mullins, Cheri Keaggy, Nicole Nordeman, The Cars, Van Morrison, Erin O'Donnell, Derek Webb, Caedmon's Call, Chris Rice, Billy Sprague, Don Francisco and Wayne Francisco, The Lower Frequencies, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Skinny Atlas, Cranberries, Acapella, Beastie Boys (have License to Ill memorized cover to cover), Madonna (80's), FFH, U2, Police, Zane Williams, Andrew Rosas, Abi Tapia.

Movies:


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Little Miss Sunshine, The Sound of Music, Savannah Smiles, Pride & Prejudice, Little Women, You've Got Mail, Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, Magnolia, Dead Man Walking, Steel Magnolias, Sense & Sensibility, Field of Dreams, Hello Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Ever After, Mary Poppins, Veggie Tales (most of them), Fox & the Hound, Prince of Egypt, the Princess Bride, Goonies, Stand By Me, Sixteen Candles, Say Anything, Life is Beautiful, Dances with Wolves, My Life, Mr. Mom, Big, Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Road to Perdition, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poet's Society, Regarding Henry, Awakenings, Meet the Parents, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, StepMom, Garden State, and on, and on...

Television:

the Daily Show, West Wing, King of the Hill, That 70's Show, Joan of Arcadia, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Trading Spaces, Clean Sweep, Law & Order Criminal Intent, Seinfeld, the Simpsons, Monk.

Books:

Holy Bible, the Mitford Series, My Utmost for His Highest, Hinds Feet on High Places, Lion Witch & the Wardrobe, Boxcar Children, Grapes of Wrath, Nice Girls Don't Change the World, Inconsolable, Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood (it's a time of life thing, y'all).

Heroes:

Missionaries, my parents, my in-laws, Kester, my grandparents, aunts and uncles, Everetts, Rich Mullins, Twila Paris, Brent & Vikki Mitchell, LeRoy Garrett, Anita McAlister, Tim and Laura Sutton, the VanRheenans.

My Blog

Haircuts

Those of you that have seen me in the past week know I have grown my hair out VERY long. Longer, I think that it was my freshman year of college. It was half way down my back, took forever to wash, ...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:05:00 PST

A to Z

A - Age you lost your virginity?22B - Brothers name?RyanC - Car of your dreams?Honda Accord, I've always been nerdy like that!D - Dads name?TerryE - Easiest person to make you laugh?Kester, hands down...
Posted by Rachel on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:09:00 PST

hello world

I'm back. Today I feel normal again. After losing 7 lbs the stomach/intestinal virus way, which I would NEVER recommend, I'm back into life, nearly 7 days later. If you happen to go through the I-d...
Posted by Rachel on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:43:00 PST

A Rachel by Any Other Name

stole this from Kester:YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current street name)Gus Cinnamon2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav icecream flavor, favorite cookie)Dulce de Leche Macaroon3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: ...
Posted by Rachel on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:37:00 PST

threes

The Power of Three(a few answers stolen from my brilliant husband, Kester)1. Three things that scare me:a) God (we are close, but He's worthy of it)b) Not living up to my potentialc) Hurting someone o...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:41:00 PST

Part of a really long survey

Really Long Survey1.) When showering, do you start the water and then get in or get in and start the water?Start the water, tinker with the temperature for a minute, then get in.2.) Do you read the la...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:22:00 PST

I hope...

hopes for the week:I hope my friend Jess gets a great job.I hope someone signs me up for Mission Organization or some such miracle show.I hope my son will feel how much he is loved.I hope to have time...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:31:00 PST

Firsts and Lasts

Firsts & LastsBody: EVERYONE HAS THEIR FIRSTS:FIRST REAL BEST FRIEND: Angela Ealy and Leah Skow (a trio)FIRST SCHOOL: Stonewall Jackson Elementary, Denton, TXFIRST CELL PHONE: A free phone from Sprint...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:25:00 PST

a psalm

Last week was rough! A lot of curve balls were thrown at me (although I'm not a sports enthusiast). I wrote this psalm/poem in response to a very hard day last Wednesday. I always turn to God and h...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:54:00 PST

Little Miss Sunshine

If you haven't seen this yet, do so immediately! Saw it a couple of weeks ago and laughed till I cried. I also cried over touching moments. I really think every person on the planet can relate to t...
Posted by Rachel on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:55:00 PST