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If you stop by, leave me a message! "Rejoice always! First Thessalonians 5:16 " If you have stinkin' thinkin' you'll have a stinkin' life. Joyce MeyerI'm a 45 year old wife and mother of four terrific kids and pet food supplier to two hilarious dogs, a black cat and a grumpy cockatiel! Oh, and we now have 2 fish too...make that 1 fish.... We live in one of the most beautiful counties in the midwest snuggled between the Illinois River and the mighty Mississippi. Our county is known for it's ties with Abraham Lincoln and an over abundance of white tail deer. Hunting is HUGE here! Marty and I have a son who works for us and lives nearby, 3 teenagers still at home and a granddaughter who arrived in the middle of a night in January. Yes, I got to go to the delivery room! I even got to cut the cord. Yes, I cried. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. She is, by the way, perfect in every way and absolutely beautiful! And appears to be left hand dominant like her nana and papaw! During the day I run a mom and pop hardware store. It's been a huge change from teaching school, but I do like it. I have a fantastic crew who work for me and teach me what I need to know. Nights are filled with girls basketball games, watching the boys ball games so I can see the pom squad, and going out with my kids and friends. Sundays are for church and trying to catch up at the house...a never ending and never quite done task. I enjoy life and know that God has a wonderful life planned for me. You can read about it in His book!

My Interests

Computers,irish music,genealogy(Grimes from Ireland County Down, Knapp, Montgomery, Stuart from Ireland county Down ),good historic fiction,movies,puzzles,antiquing,watching my kids dance, play music and do sports, making soup,watching football and hockey. I'd go see a roller derby if there ever was one nearby. I like listening and watching anyone who can play the hammered dulcimer well. Love Ren Faires and anything Irish or Scottish. Just found out we are part Cherokee, so I'll be researching that more now too.

I'd like to meet:

I've already met the love of my life. And I got to meet and visit with Rich Mullins years ago. I'd still like to meet people from around the world and anyone who could teach me Gaelic...Anyone with a good sense of humor, any age, race,etc. I'll pass on those whose top 8 look like pin-up posters, kids who say they're 45, but are really teenagers (I don't mind teenagers, just ones lying about their age), and middle aged guys and gals who think they look good in speedos...Here's Rich Mullins and crew doing that funky cup thing to Screen Door. I've seen this done at the Hammitt reunion and it is fun to watch! I'm just not coordinated enough to do it! We got to see Rich and his friends do this in concert in the 90's. And yes, I got him to sign all my music.

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Name: Nancy Jane
Birthday: May 30
Birthplace: Illinois
Current Location: Illinois
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Left Handed and proud of it!
Your Heritage: Irish, Scotch, Cherokee, English, Italian
The Shoes You Wore Today: doc martens
Your Weakness: music
Your Fears: dying before my kids are old enough to live on their own
Your Perfect Pizza: pepperoni, ham, black olives, mushrooms, garlic
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Independence and I'd like to learn how to dance the tango
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: Good Morning!
Your Best Physical Feature: I don't know!
Your Bedtime: When ever...usually too late
Your Most Missed Memory: Feeling safe
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi, but I don't drink soda very often
MacDonalds or Burger King: Yuck!
Single or Group Dates: Either
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Green tea with Lemon Grass
Chocolate or Vanilla: Dark Chocolate with orange slices...
Cappuccino or Coffee: Coffee, very strong with cream
Do you Smoke: no, don't like to smell it either
Do you Swear: sometimes
Do you Sing: Yes, and I love to!
Do you Shower Daily: Of course!
Have you Been in Love: Yes, absolutely and look forward to it again.
Do you want to go to College: Graduated and still love going back
Do you want to get Married: To my childhood sweetheart
Do you belive in yourself: Absolutely
Do you get Motion Sickness: no
Do you think you are Attractive: yes
Are you a Health Freak: yes, I even know what isoflavens are...
Do you get along with your Parents: They're the best!
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love them!we had one with snow a few weeks ago...AWESOME!
Do you play an Instrument: some piano, some hammered dulcimer
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: no
In the past month have you Smoked: no
In the past month have you been on Drugs: no
In the past month have you gone on a Date: not yet
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: let me tell you about my 3 teenagers...
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: no
In the past month have you been on Stage: yes
In the past month have you been Dumped: yes
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no, but I'm not ruling it out...
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no;I turn in shoplifters
Ever been Drunk: yep, 3 times...ask my kids about my 40th birthday. And there was that cop I threw up on when I was 17.
Ever been called a Tease: I don't think so
Ever been Beaten up: no
Ever Shoplifted: no
How do you want to Die: Quickly, when I'm old and still have all my faculties
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: haven't decided.
What country would you most like to Visit: Ireland, then Scotland, then Italy or Greece
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Green
Favourite Hair Color: Brown
Short or Long Hair: Long if it's thick and looks nice. Really doesn't matter, I guess.Bald looks good on some men.
Height: 6 foot or taller
Weight: healthy for height
Best Clothing Style: Flannel shirts, jeans and work boots
Number of Drugs I have taken: Does cholesterol medicine count? I did OD when I was a toddler on aspirin and vitamins.It's the iron that kills you...got my stomach pumped and every thing
Number of CDs I own: too many
Number of Piercings: just one set in the ears
Number of Tattoos: none....YET
Number of things in my Past I Regret: just one, trusting someone to be true for life and letting my heart get broken

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Music:


Shine On Us Lyrics ..Shine On Us is my favorite song to sing with my brother,Tom! Next is the Star Spangled Banner...corny? Maybe, but I love to sing with him. He's the best!
I got to see John Spillane at the Kansas City Irish Fest. It was great! We went to the KC RenFaire the next day. What a wonderful weekend. I listen to NPR stations and WGCA or WIBI during the morning and evening hours mostly. I like Pandora and LaunchCast so I can choose what I hear. I love to sing and will start singing at church again soon. It's been too long and I've missed it. Really enjoy Celtic folk, Natalie MacMasters, Rich Mullins (the most intriguing person I have ever had the blessing of meeting), blue grass, Christy Moore, John Spillane, Blackmore's Night, Jars of Clay, Burlap to Cashmere, MercyMe, NewsBoys, 38 Special, Boston, Styx, James Blunt, some trance-Crystal Method(theme to 3rd Watch), some hip hop, Not big on rap or much twang, although some of it is o.k. I've asked my kids to have this played at my funeral. I've always liked this song.

Movies:

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Go to MixMap.com to get your own MySpace TrackerThe Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Great Escape, To Kill a Mockingbird, White Christmas, The Quiet Man, Song Catcher, The Dirty Dozen, 13th Warrior, Braveheart, The Notebook, anything with Jackie Chan (except one of the first ones...didn't make it through the first 15 minutes), Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, The Brotherhood of the Wolves, Hero, The Brothers Grimm, Mouse Hunt, Foul Play, Rob Roy, Knight's Tale, Smokey and the Bandit, Moulin Rouge, The Pink Panther, Phantom of the Opera, DodgeBall, the Pacifier, Chronicles of Riddick, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Carribean....Worst movie ever? The Druids! Decent cast and subject, but just plain bad...

Television:

Hardly have time for it anymore, but if and when I do... Jesse Stone, Two and a Half Men,Rosemary and Thyme, Criminal Minds, Bones, Men in Trees.

Books:

Reading several now. Started Touchdown Alexander. If only my saughters could find young men as good as Shaun! We are reading through the Bible a little each morning. I thought I'd read it all, but reading outloud has made it clear to me that I didn't pay as much attention as I should have. It really is an amazing account of the world. My granddaughter settles right down and listens when I read to her! I'm also reading The Red Suit Diaries, Beautifully Pinned Promises, The Power of a Praying Wife, and 21 Ways to Finding Peace and Happiness. I atteded a Lenton study group reading Yes,Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses. A friend just recommended I read Created to Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl (2004), so I've ordered that. Also like any by Diana Gabaldon (Jamie, take me away!);Follow the River (Phenominal account of one woman's journey to return to her home after being captured by Indians in the early days of the American colonies--movie did NOT do her justice and I SO would never have been able to find my way back home and would have stayed with the Indians! Besides, the Chiefs son was incredible to her and her children. What's not to like?) The Endearment...Everyone should read this one, very sweet and tender;the Highlander series(not for kids!),Victoria Holt, Cheaper By the Dozen (the original book of the Gilbreaths)

Heroes:

My parents, my grandmother, msrip... She was truely a strong independent woman; My aunt and namesake; My dad's family, who gave us our strong love for Jesus and showed us the incredible power of prayer and faith. They also taught us to work hard, always do our best and to be honest with all we do. I admire my kids-they're incredible and four of my best friends and supporters. I admire our service men and women who have no choice but to be in harms way, people who survive disease,persecution,and poverty to become role models for others;

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things Im thankful for

Everyone should make a list that makes them glad to be alive.  Here’s a start for mine. Things I’m thankful for&. My parents Marrying Marty My kids, they’re smart, beautiful ins...
Posted by saukeemom on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:12:00 PST

bring the rain

"Bring The Rain"I can count a million timesPeople asking me how ICan praise You with all that I've gone throughThe question just amazes meCan circumstances possiblyChange who I forever am in You Maybe...
Posted by saukeemom on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:44:00 PST

Just when I needed it

I was just about to let my feathers get ruffled tonight when I found this list in my purse and read it.  A friend had given it to me earlier in the week and I had not looked at it.   es...
Posted by saukeemom on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:27:00 PST

God sometimes requires that we suffer

Most days the message hits pretty close to home...like today. In Touch Daily Devotional  by Dr. Charles StanleyFebruary 12, 2008 -- The Wisdom to Surrender --Isaiah 41:9-11    &nbs...
Posted by saukeemom on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:35:00 PST

Romans 12:2

While I would not consider myself a "holy roller" I do take my faith seriously, while respecting the rights of others to believe as they wish.  With that said, I found this article to be helpful ...
Posted by saukeemom on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:26:00 PST

What’s with OHIO?????

What's up with Ohio, man?  I have one of those fun maps on my page that lets me know where people are from when they stop by for a look.  Everyday...EVERYDAY!!!  over half of my hits ar...
Posted by saukeemom on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:15:00 PST

TO MEET SUCH A MAN

..> I sat, with two friends, in the picture window of a quaint restaurant just off the corner of the town-square. The food and the company were both especially good that day. As we talked, my atte...
Posted by saukeemom on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:58:00 PST

Irish Festival

Anyone going to the Kansas City Irish Fest? 
Posted by saukeemom on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:07:00 PST

Mean Moms

Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will tell them, as my Mean old Mom told me: I loved you enough . . . to ask where you were going, with whom, ...
Posted by saukeemom on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:00:00 PST

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May those who love us, love usAnd those who don't love us,May God turn their heartsAnd if He will not turn their hearts,May He turn their anklesSo we will know them by their limping! Irish SayingMy a...
Posted by saukeemom on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:45:00 PST