25 Random Things...

I'm a bit of a Facebook junkie. It makes me feel like I can keep in touch with what's going on in the lives of the people I care about without having to talk on the phone. (Really HATE talking on the phone, actually)

So - there's a new thing floating around on Facebook... 25 Random Things About Me. You make a list of 25 random things about yourself and share it with your friends. SO, below you will find my list. And in the next couple weeks, the leadership/teaching team from Moms Group will be sharing their lists too, so you can get to know ALL of us a little better!!! Enjoy!

1. I am addicted to peanut butter M&M's
2. We have a group of 6 friends that celebrate birthdays together... we always laugh so hard my throat hurts the next day.
3. When I met Jeff, I was dating another guy named Jeff, and so my parents nicknamed Jeff Kerr "weekday Jeff" and the other guy "weekend Jeff" so they could tell them apart when they called for me. I picked the right Jeff.
4. My sister is my best friend.
5. My mom is the most gracious woman I know
6. My dad is my hero.
7. I have spent 7 months of my life laying in bed on doctors orders for pregnancies... worth every second.
8. My son almost died when he was 2 days old - he was born 12 weeks premature. Jesus healed him. I still tear up every time Charlie laughs.
9. My kids fascinate me - and I think they are the sun and the moon
10. I cringe when I think about my youthful years... I was REALLY uptight.
11. I spent a summer living with my Grandma in Nebraska when I was 19. I checked groceries at Baily's Town & Country market and dated the president of the Future Farmers of America.
12. I hate cleaning my house and will do almost anything to avoid it.
13. I never listen to music unless I'm working. It jumbles my head and I can't think.
14. Most of my creative ideas happen when I'm doing dishes.
15. I think I get less confident the older I get - but I've also made peace with who I am and don't feel the need to please everyone NEAR as much as I did when I was younger.
16. I was the music director at a church shaped like Noah's Ark. i had a porthole window in my office.
17. I love articulate people.
18. My father in law intrigues me.
19. I love dreaming big - and very often my creativity and the constraints of reality come crashing down on my head.
20. My husband is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He is nothing like what I thought I wanted - but has changed me for the better in innumerable ways. And he gets better with age.
21. I don't worry a lot.
22. I am writing a book.
23. I am a teacher at heart - and love helping people find and refine their gifts.
24. I am constantly growing in my faith - and feel like I am just getting an understanding of how much God loves me.
25. I can stay home for long stretches of time as long as I have my family and good food.

Here We Go!

Are you ready!  We are getting ready to start up Moms Group again!  I have missed seeing all your beautiful faces and seeing you all connecting and sharing your lives with each other!

We will start the next session on Jan 13/14.  We will be studying "Boundaries With Kids" which is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE studies on parenting.  It is a fantastic resource for kids of any age - teaching responsibility and discipline.  I encourage you to come and bring a friend.  This is a great opportunity to invite a neighbor or girlfriend who might not be interested in a "church" study - but WOULD be interested in learning how to be a better mom!

I know it can be hard to get out of the house when its cold and you need to find all the hats and mittens, etc!  Minnesota winters can be a really isolating time for moms.  But I want to encourage you to take the time to do this for yourself and for your kids.  You need to have time where you can connect with other women and support each other.  

Looking forward to seeing you all!