Born the fourth child of eight, I grew up knowing the love of parents, family, a faith community, and God. Unlike my older sister who was helpful, homebodyish, and mostly obedient, I joined after-schools programs and sought adventure. I didn't settle for easy answers and drove my mother nearly crazy, I think. Enough for now. I love you, Angela, and look forward to blogging with you. I hope you'll share more about what's going on in your current life. I'm curios! Your seminary and forever friend. Ruthie :)
currently i am practicng BEING. i am 60 now and most of my life i have been striving to become and coping with my gift of adversity so now I am listening to God... waiting for him
I love it! You know my great great grandma was a Cherokee Indian too, what a coincidence or God. I don't know if she was full or half. I love how god puts things together. I grew up in a Christian home all my life. I'd love to join you and learn. As a child and growing up I would always ask a lot of questions I had to know everything. I always ask questions still to this day. I also talk a lot to people I don't even know, God made me this way and it use to be a weakness but god showed me how it can be a strength as long as I also listen which I am getting better at. My family and I sing in a gospel group we have traveled all over singing for the Lord. I have met a lot of people that way and I enjoy singing with my mom and dad. Recently we added my husband to the group it sound great and he is doing quite well. I used to sing in the choir at Madison which allowed me to experiment with my voice and do different parts. I can't wait to see your articles here and learn more about culture.
My mother's father was a Jew from Lithania (through Ellis Island) and her mother was a Christian from New York state...a "Borden", from farming folk probably of German descent. Grandma's family was originally from NE Pennsylvania. My father's parents descended from Europeans, mostly Irish and German, and lived in New York State also. They also came from NE PA originally. Many people from there moved to the Binghamton NY area to work in the shoe factories. Very upstanding Methodists :)My parents have done a lot of genealogy work which is fascinating.
I fell in love with a man from WI at Hope College, with a Dutch & Reformed Church background. But I just think of myself as a girl who loves the Lord and His people. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you through this blog!
My Name is Shakira.youngest of 2 girls born and raised in Chicago Illinois.Gave my life to Christ at the age of 9 in a kids bible study.Moved to Grand Rapids MI in 1996 at the age of 21 is when i surrender my life to Christ.Now at the age of 39,4 children,1 grandson I am in awe at All the Love,Grace and Mercies that the Lord has Lavishly pour out on me!!!!Now I First seen My Dear Friend Angela and a service and instantly something in my spirit needed to know WHO is that lady.I introduced myself and we connected like long lost sisters.Every since then she been in my live!Words can't describe Angela.But if i had to i would sum it up in these words God is Love and to know Angela you would know that God is real because she walk in Love she talk in Love and she act out of Love.Love you My Sistah:)
awesome awesome awesome this is the kind of agape love we can share in Christ!! we are so blessed.. thank you for introducing yourself and joining this on line community. I LOVE YOU, TOO!
Happy to be a follower!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you here. Will you introduce yourself???
DeleteBorn the fourth child of eight, I grew up knowing the love of parents, family, a faith community, and God. Unlike my older sister who was helpful, homebodyish, and mostly obedient, I joined after-schools programs and sought adventure. I didn't settle for easy answers and drove my mother nearly crazy, I think.
ReplyDeleteEnough for now.
I love you, Angela, and look forward to blogging with you.
I hope you'll share more about what's going on in your current life. I'm curios!
Your seminary and forever friend.
Ruthie :)
currently i am practicng BEING. i am 60 now and most of my life i have been striving to become and coping with my gift of adversity so now I am listening to God... waiting for him
DeleteThank you Ruthie darlin for introducing yourself.
ReplyDeleteI love it! You know my great great grandma was a Cherokee Indian too, what a coincidence or God. I don't know if she was full or half. I love how god puts things together. I grew up in a Christian home all my life. I'd love to join you and learn. As a child and growing up I would always ask a lot of questions I had to know everything. I always ask questions still to this day. I also talk a lot to people I don't even know, God made me this way and it use to be a weakness but god showed me how it can be a strength as long as I also listen which I am getting better at. My family and I sing in a gospel group we have traveled all over singing for the Lord. I have met a lot of people that way and I enjoy singing with my mom and dad. Recently we added my husband to the group it sound great and he is doing quite well. I used to sing in the choir at Madison which allowed me to experiment with my voice and do different parts.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your articles here and learn more about culture.
Singing is the ultimate. Thats how i met my Ray...in church singing. i fall in love with him all over again when he sings.
DeleteI know what you mean I melt when I here my Brian sing.
DeleteMy mother's father was a Jew from Lithania (through Ellis Island) and her mother was a Christian from New York state...a "Borden", from farming folk probably of German descent. Grandma's family was originally from NE Pennsylvania. My father's parents descended from Europeans, mostly Irish and German, and lived in New York State also. They also came from NE PA originally. Many people from there moved to the Binghamton NY area to work in the shoe factories. Very upstanding Methodists :)My parents have done a lot of genealogy work which is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with a man from WI at Hope College, with a Dutch & Reformed Church background. But I just think of myself as a girl who loves the Lord and His people. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you through this blog!
thanks donna for joining the initiative... for introducing yourself and being one more Heart In Harmony
DeleteHey My Beautiful Sistah!!!!!!!you know i had to come along side you!!!Love ya and keep on keepin breaking down the walls!!!
ReplyDeletethanks and welcome
DeleteWill u introduce yourself??
My Name is Shakira.youngest of 2 girls born and raised in Chicago Illinois.Gave my life to Christ at the age of 9 in a kids bible study.Moved to Grand Rapids MI in 1996 at the age of 21 is when i surrender my life to Christ.Now at the age of 39,4 children,1 grandson I am in awe at All the Love,Grace and Mercies that the Lord has Lavishly pour out on me!!!!Now I First seen My Dear Friend Angela and a service and instantly something in my spirit needed to know WHO is that lady.I introduced myself and we connected like long lost sisters.Every since then she been in my live!Words can't describe Angela.But if i had to i would sum it up in these words God is Love and to know Angela you would know that God is real because she walk in Love she talk in Love and she act out of Love.Love you My Sistah:)
ReplyDeleteawesome awesome awesome this is the kind of agape love we can share in Christ!! we are so blessed.. thank you for introducing yourself and joining this on line community. I LOVE YOU, TOO!
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