About
Wow, a whole page where I can talk about myself. Well, let’s see . . . I’m a perfectionist by nature, but I’m learning that living life is more important than being the epidomy of perfection – which I couldn’t achieve anyway. I am continually growing in my role as a wife and mom and I am learning to embrace imperfection. I have learned some things along the way and I thought I might share a few of those things with the world at large.
I’m the wife of a great guy who happens to be a maintenance guy with a pastor’s heart. I’m currently working fulltime as an English teacher at a residential treatment center for at-risk youth. This is close to my twentieth career move . . .but that’s another story.
I was raised at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and after moving all over the place, find myself within 100 miles of my hometown. I can’t quite see the mountains from my backdoor, but I don’t have to drive too far to catch a glimpse of them.
Besides my family I have a few passions in my life. I greatly enjoy MOPS and the leadership development MOPS International has provided me. If I see a young mom standing in line at the grocery store or Wal-Mart, I usually invite her to attend MOPS. Then, there’s Precepts. Kay Arthur has written several inductive Bible studies using what she calls the “precept upon precept” method. I love them. I have learned so much about God and His Word through Precept studies. Now, I am a trained Precept leader and hold weekly studies. Finally, I am passionate about worshipping the God of the Universe. I love music and praise of all kinds. If you ask me about my take on any style of worship, I’ll gladly talk your ear off. In my spare time, I enjoy speaking and writing – especially about my passions.
For fun, I enjoy cooking and baking – although I don’t do it as much as I used to. A couple of years ago I took up crocheting and now I enjoy that quite a bit. This past year I started knitting. I’m still getting the hang of it, but I have enjoyed the learning process. I also enjoy talking philosophy and I am trying to become a better thinker – but I haven’t arrivedyet!
We are blessed with two children who are the joy of my life. They have offered me opportunities to grow and mature. I love being a mom, even if some days are hectic.
Your blog looks really neat. But the title.. hmm.. not very unappetizing. I’m sorry, but i thought i should tell you that. Anything with “wife” and “mom” is a bad idea for a blogger who would like to be read. I love the rest.
I am grateful for you insights. I am striving to reach a pretty narrow niche of stay-at-home moms who battle with perfectionism and all of the expectations that come with being a wife and mother. I’m glad you enjoyed looking around my blog. Feel free to stop by anytime.
Amy, I LOVE the name of the blog. :O) (bigcoolmomma)
Amy! It’s me, Keri…..your MOPS forums, facebook, pastor’s wife buddy. And don’t let me leave out the most important: fellow perfectionist! Yay! I just found your blog! Hopefully I’ll have time to look through it later. I have one, but it’s more of a family update type thing. http://www.thisseasonoflife.blogspot.com
So glad to see you! I’m sure I’ll be back!
I love your site. Keep it up !
I do not have a website or blog. I was reading your blog and would like to see your household notebook pages. I do not know how to access them with widget, can you help me? I like your blog, it is encouraging to read. Thanks
The “My Shared Files” blue box to the right is the widget with all my lists and forms – at least what I have uploaded so far. Just use the up and down arrows to scroll through what’s available. Everything should be in PDF format, so all you need is Acrobat Reader to open and print them off. Acrobat Reader is a free download (if you don’t have it).
ok this is why i look up to you! got to take a quick look when i had a miniute!!!