Hi. I’m not a mommy. So why am I at the party? I love kids. I’m starting to get to the age that my friends are having kids. And, in many ways, I’m still a kid. The best of us are, right?
If you couldn’t tell from the blog title, I’m a Kansas girl, born and raised. Once I hit 18 (and a few months), I left the state for Oklahoma and eventually North Carolina. Though I’ve loved these states as well, I’m a Kansas girl at heart.
I’m a nerd and love to learn. I’m a third year seminary student, getting a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry. What I love most about being a student is the reading and writing, basically the learning process. I love to read other books too, especially classics of the likes of Tolstoy, Dickens, and, of course, Austen.
Though this passion for reading might lead you to believe that I was an English major, I wasn’t. In fact, I was pursuing degrees in meteorology and math education prior to setting my sights on seminary. I ended up with a history degree at the University of Oklahoma, which I’m happy with.
As a seminary student, it can be challenging to pursue real spiritual growth, not just knowledge that puffs up. I trust that my salvation rests solely in the work of Christ, but sometimes I act as if I earned it or even deserved it. Growing in dependence on God is a rewarding, but often humbling battle.
My passion is working with children in the church. I teach kindergarten Sunday school as well as Awana for 5th and 6th grade girls. I love these children and find it utterly exciting to get the opportunity to challenge them in their spiritual growth.
This love of kids definitely leaves me with a desire to have my own someday, but I’ll leave it in God’s hands to provide the husband if it be His will. In the meantime, I’m happy being single as I get to take advantage of lots of other opportunities!
I also share various smaller passions for blogging, Diet Dr. Pepper, chocolate chip cookie dough, and swimming.
Thanks for stopping by my site and I hope you look around! I write a variety of funny and serious posts…which about sums me up. Feel free to leave a comment to let me know you stopped by!
Welcome to the blog party! Now that you’re here, let’s get this party started! There are so many blogs to visit & friends to meet. What a pleasure!
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GraceFULL blessing to you & yours~
Carmen
http://gracefulldays.blogspot.com
My family almost moved to Kansas about 6 months ago, but it didn’t work out. That’s okaY! I guess I’ll always be a California girl. :)
My favorite Tolstoy work is The Kingdom of God is Within Us (did I get that right, I can never remember for sure, but you get the idea). What is yours? Just curious, I’m a big Tolstoy fan. :)
Thanks for being such a gracious hostess. I enjoyed my time here! :)
I’m a Missouri Girl who got dragged across the state line kicking and screaming to Kansas. Growing up on the state line there is a healthy rivalry. My father still hasn’t forgiven me. Although I will always be a Missourian at heart, our family has received many benefits from Kansas, especially my youngest daughter. Hope you drop by.
Have a great party!
Happy Ultimate Blog party!
Hm, Kansas. Well, about all I know about it is driving across highway 70–and it’s darn windy! Oh, and my favorite yarn/weaving shop in Lawrence. Yarn Barn.
I love Anna Karenina!
I would have to suggest The Kingdom of God is Within You (ha! Looked it up on Amazon to be sure!).
I’m also a big fan of his short stories, with The Three Questions being my favorite short story by Tolstoy.
Thanks for stopping by my party! :)
I’m inviting you to party with me!
Win some chocolate from my-sister-in-law and I…we blog about CHOCOLATE…me from Australia…and her from Michigan. Here’s the link: http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
What am I doing in Australia? I married an Aussie…and moved to Brisbane, leaving my family and friends and all the right-side-of-the-road drivers in America.
Win a handmade pocket place mat from my blog Comfort Joy Designs. Here’s the link:
http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
Want to know more about life in Australia? Visit my A Cup of Joy site where I keep up with my family and friends in America. Here’s the link:
http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/
Happy Partying!
So do I really talk too much about Emma??? :-)
I am so glad you love working with kids, because children today need someone like you to love them. :-)
I love kids too but don’t have any of my own, maybe in a few years. I like Kansas too… had a great time there this past week. Happy partying!
hey, welcome to the party and hope you’re having a blast. Do call me Ivan Girl and I’m from Manila, Philippines.
Pleased to meet you! Will definitely visit you again.
Do stop by my blog and join me for the party… :)
UBP 2008
Have Fun!
Ronners you’ve got to check out the comment Natalie left on my blog from our trip to Ephesus…I totally forgot about half of that stuff, but it’s hilarious!
Still hopping from blog to blog… my goal is to post at each blog at least once. Nice to meet you. Happy blogging!