Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My husband, Todd, and I live in Apple Valley with our 2 kids. Anna turned 4 in June, and Simon was born last year December (so he is 8 months). I work part-time as a nurse in the Operating Room at Regions Hospital. Todd is an aviation planner, which is a hard job to describe.
How has being in MOPS changed your life or helped you be a better mom?
MOPS has helped me form some great friendships and really get to know some of my friends on a deeper level. It is nice to have other moms to go to who can relate and understand what I am going through. I have gotten some great advice. I have also really enjoyed and learned a lot from our speakers and topics.
Tell us about your faith journey and how you can to know Christ.
I came to know Christ at an early age. We grew up learning about God, going to church, and "doing" Christian things. I'm grateful for my parents and this upbringing. However, it wasn't until junior high or even high school that my faith was really tested or that I had to chose it for myself. Thankfully I had some great Christian friends and a wonderful youth group (where I met my husband) that helped me stay strong. I chose a Christian college (first Northwestern and then transferred to Bethel). Todd and I attended a couple different churches after getting married, but finally found Woodcrest 2 1/2 years ago.
What are your hobbies or what do you like to do when you're not being a mom?
Hobbies? Hmm, I don't really feel like I have time for any. Ok, every once in a while I get to scrapbook. I enjoy reading- especially mystery type novels. We swim in our pool a lot. And, I love to entertain and host parties.
What is your favorite thing about being a mom?
My favorite thing about being a mom is also probably the scariest thing, which is being able to teach and train my children. I find it humbling and rewarding that God trusts us to do that. Almost every night when I tuck my kids in or when I check on them while they are sleeping, I say a prayer for them and for me. The prayer for them is that they will know and experience both God's love and my love for them. The second prayer is for me, that I will do my best and look to God for help in raising them to love Him and others. I also enjoy just getting to see my children grow up. I remember when Anna was a baby. I would find myself saying, "oh, I love this stage," and then she would go through another one, and I would say the same thing. It is so neat to watch them learn and develop their little personalities. It really does go fast!
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