One Minute Writer: Belief

When I was a child, I remember believing that when I "grew up" I wanted to be a Babysitter. The were always fun to play with, and I enjoyed the youthful leadership my parents hired to watch me so they could enjoy a night out on the town.
For years in high school and college I laughed about this "dream job" of my childhood. Until now, when I realize, I actually have grown up to be a Babysitter. Granted, motherhood is much more than glorified babysitting;however, I can actually say my childhood dreams have come true!

Twice, half

In my life, I would like twice as many children, and half of the amount of medical problems.



If I had the latter, I would have the former. But, God has given me the grace to move forward with the circumstances that have been entrusted to me, and therefore I will seek His will in all things, hoping to glorify Him with my life.

Door

If the door to Heaven was opened, and God said, it is time for all my children who know me by the saving grace of Jesus to spend eternity with me, I would definitely, unhesitantly walk through.

Puzzling

The human capacity for emotion.
The ability to feel anger, hurt, empathy, love and fear all at once is puzzling to me.

One Minute Writer: Imitate

Short answer: Jesus.
But, I know that because he was sinless, and I am sinful, that will never happen. The wonderful news of the gospel is that God the Father sees me as righteous as Christ is, because I am covered by the blood Jesus shed on the Cross. Alleluia!

First Day at a new school

My first day riding the bus to a new school, and I was 8 yrs. old. The bus I rode serviced two different schools, and I got off at the wrong one. I didn't even know I was at the wrong school until I saw that my uniform didn't match the others waiting to go inside, and the bus had pulled away. Ugh, terrible memory!

My name is....and I'm a nail-biter

As long as I can remember, I've had a wicked habit.
I never realized how disgusting of a habit it was, until I watched someone else bite his nails.
And then I realized how gross it is to watch someone chew on their fingers.
I do it when I'm bored, or nervous, or anxious or extremely uncomfortable.
It's an awful habit; but a comforting one, at the same, disgusting time.
My name is Jamie, and I bite my nails.

Veteran's Day

My Dad.
He wasn't drafted, but served in the Vietnam war. He was a Naval officer and is the best Dad for me. His generous heart is bigger than mine will ever be. So, thanks to Dad, for serving our country and for being a great "Papa Jim" to my Tommy.

My Favorite Place In our Home

Definitely the kitchen Table.
1. I love to cook.
2. I love to eat, even more.
3. I love entertaining.
4. Good conversation always happens around good food, and good friends.
5. It's one place I can count on to have all of my family gathered at least once a day.

Jeopardy

Jamie: "Well, Alex, my dad was a pilot for Delta Airlines for 32 years, and while he was flying to Europe, I would tag along on his layovers. I spent 36 hours in Paris, 24 hours in Panama, and 36 hours in Venice, Italy all in one summer while home from college."

November 6, 2008 1:50 PM