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Linda

I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't one than to not be

About Me

I am a Minister's wife and retired nurse. I have three beautiful daughters, Kim, Amber & Andrea and two red poodles, Cinnamon and Lucyloo. My grandchildren are Jordan 18, Breanna 15, Hunter 10, Elise 6, Olivia 4, and little Ava Kathryn 22 months. I am "Meme" and my husband is "Poppy" we have been married for 38 years.I have "short term" memory loss and the kids at church have called me Ms."Dory" ever since the movie Nemo came out. I can not nurse anymore b/c of my short term memory loss, 10 years now. It was a big loss from my life b/c I loved it completely. I was devastated at first but have since seen that God has enabled me to minister to others full time. Just without the pay. The benefits I receive are Awesome. I love working for Jesus! I have also learned to live with Fibromyalgia for the last 24 years, panic attacks and claustrophobia but by the hardest.I have actively worked with the youth and children in the church all my adult life and I guess I have forgot to grow old (no wise cracks out there about I forgot to tell my face). I feel very young in spirit. To me it is a special gift given to me from the Lord. I love children and teenagers. (not that I don't like you adults)I direct the midweek children's ministry and I teach the Jr/Sr High Sunday School class. I love to sing although not the greatest and I do sing in church occas. What else, let's see I love crafts of any kind except scrapbooking. I am a VBS guru. You can go to my garage and find just about anything you might need for VBS crafts. My motto is, "don't throw that away I can make something out of that!" My biggest crafts I ever made were for a VBS at one time or another. A 10 foot volcano, a Noah's Ark 10' by 10' with animals that stood up. A 14' by 14' room turned into the belly of a fish, it's mouth the doorway...the story of Jonah of course. Now that took awhile. I drew the city and walls of Jericho with guards 14' by 10' and I painted it all. So I also love to draw and paint.I am crazy, love to laugh and have a good time and some would say I can get loud on occasions while having a good time.My biggest fault.....I am a perfectionist, a type A personality. It has taken me a while to accept my way is not the only way. Although I must say keeping in with my Type A personality it is the best way....HA!And last, I dislike pessimism. It will drag you down if you don't watch it. I really do not like to placate people. I like to keep it real and at times would love to say.....get over it! Life is full of joy, find the good in life and embrace it. JOY IS A CHOICE!


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My Interests

I like to work with the youth and children's ministries at church. Spending time, "Lot's of time" with my grandchildren. I love to read and shop for bargains. I sew well when I have to. The inside of the garment has to look as good as the outside though. Can you tell I am a perfectionest? Love horses, had two Palomino show horses growing up. Can't pass a Flea Market or Thrift Store with out stopping. I love to snorkel, the beach and ocean, and travel. I have been to Hawaii, England, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany, Jamaica, Cozelmel, Grand Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico. Hummmmmm where to go next? Life is short, enjoy it!

I'd like to meet:

People who are always the same. Not pretentious or putting on airs, just the same all the time. Someone who will think of others first, who wants to help other people, and are full of love for humanity. Someone who believes in Jesus and His saving grace. One who Finds joy in each minute of every day reguardless of the circumstances, and their cup is half full instead of half empty.Pray for the Jena, La.6 Racism at it's worsehttp://www.colorofchange.org/jena/?id=1364-203876

Music:

I like contemporary christian and some alternative. I love Pink and her songs, Broadway Musicals...Phantom Of The Opera, Fiddler on The Roof, Beauty And The Beast, Grease the list just goes on..

Movies:

Some of my favorite movies are "The Parent Trap", "French Kiss", "A Walk In the Clouds", "Sweet Home Alabama," Any chick flick!" "End Of the Spear", and any movie with Julia Roberts, 7 Brides for 7 Brother's, Meet Me In St.Louie, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Steven Segal movies, and Brave Heart, Failure to Launch, How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days, First Kiss, 50 First Dates and Legally Blonde

Television:

My favorite shows are LOST, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, HGTV, TLC, DIY, Oprah, Dr. Phil, 20/20, Primetime, Men In Tree's, House and Ugly Betty....Love my DVR

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Books:

The Bible. The Left Behind Series, anything that Max Lucado writes. Jesus Freaks, Beth MoorePray for the Jena, La.6 Racism at it's worsehttp://www.colorofchange.org/jena/?id=1364-203876

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Heroes:

My Mother who went to be with the Lord in 2004. My "little" Brother Randy, who went to be with the Lord in 2005. Both taken with Cancer. They were very brave. My Husband, especially when he brings me a cup of coffee in the morning. Which he has done just about every morning for the lasts 25 years. My children & 1st on my list....Jesus Christ
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My Blog

My Only Love (A Cheryls Pals Colab)

  My Only Love         His true love a woman of great mysteries One who hid her past  Lovingly taming her to his will at long last         Having t...
Posted by Linda on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:21:00 PST

The Open Door (A Cheryls Pals Colab Corral) Not open till Saturday

  The Open Door           I closed the window Lord You opened the door         I strayed El Shaddai but I've come back and I love You even more, for...
Posted by Linda on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:37:00 PST

Ocean Escape (A Cheryls Pals Colab) Not open till Saturday

  Ocean Escape     Standing on the Pebbly beach Excitement filling my inner being Waves crashing over the rocks And onto the shore     I slide into the cool agua water ...
Posted by Linda on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:07:00 PST

Lady Wolfs Friday Picture Challenge

Who I Once Was Walking along this magical enchanted shoreI see reflections of myself on the glimmering waterI see me, but...... who I want to beThe healing blue water of life flowing gentlyDown the h...
Posted by Linda on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:35:00 PST

Gods Artistry (PC Autumn Challenge Brenda Gail)

  God's Artistry   Autumn leaves floating on The wind begin to fall   Just a few and in a blink There's more and more Soon the ground is beautiful A colorful rug on a floor  ...
Posted by Linda on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:18:00 PST

Wonder Womans Flash Fiction Friday (Dog)

                     Whom Would I Marry?It's a dogs life for meThey give devotion you seeThen will lay down next to ...
Posted by Linda on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:54:00 PST

Diamonds In The Sky (A Cheryls Pals Colab)

  Diamonds In The Sky   As the water ripples across the lake * Cheryl Iridescent dragonflies darted over The waters surface Their wings no more than a blur     The moon reflecti...
Posted by Linda on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:39:00 PST

Its Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings (A Cheryls Pals Colab)

  It's Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings       And so the story goes they say There was a lonely man one day Who decided to do a little surfin For a girl, even if he had to pay &...
Posted by Linda on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:12:00 PST

Condesa and company PC Challenge Sunday

I dream a dream, a dream of you     A Love That Will Last An Eternity       So many lost and need to be found I've talked to you every day Again I come Open their eyes...
Posted by Linda on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:24:00 PST

Blown Away And Changed (A Cheryls Pals Colab)

  Blown Away And changed       One day I awoke and found I was truly lost, forever lost And in the deepest despair     It was like a brand to my soul My life w...
Posted by Linda on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:27:00 PST