My Introduction

Since I joined in on the party I thought I'd better let people know a bit more about me. So, grab some chocolate and a drink and kick back as you learn about who I am.

My name is Jamie. Since as far back as I can remember I've always wanted to be a mommy. I grew up an only child, but dreamed of having at least 4 children of my own. I constantly played Barbies and house, surrounding myself with 'babies'. Well, seeing as the world is so career-oriented, in high school I began to learn about social work. That's when I decided I wanted to be a social worker. I guess being a mommy could come later, but I had to follow everyone else and go to college.

I am in no way upset about this. Those 4 years I grew so much into the woman I am today. I wouldn't have met my husband. I wouldn't have faced challenges that helped me to grow closer to my Lord. I wouldn't have been influenced by our campus minister and his family and wouldn't know what I know today! But, social work is a liberal 'profession' and I struggled with some of the things I was learning. I graduated from college in 1999 and 2 weeks later I married my sweetheart who had just graduated from Basic Training and Tech School for the US Air Force. He moved me (rather the Air Force moved us) from our family in Michigan to North Dakota. I was devastated.

But, while in ND we began a family and brought home our first two babies. I never did become a social worker! We met so many wonderful friends that are like family to us. Even though we hated it while we were there, looking back we see so many ways in which we grew.

Today we're living on the Gulf Coast. Far from family. But, we now have three children- our daughter is almost 7, a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I have loved being a mommy since the day I found out I was pregnant with our first! I am blessed to stay home with my children and homeschool them. If you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be where I am today I would have laughed in your face! Homeschoolers? They're so weird, is what I thought! Having as many children as the Lord desires? Whatever! But here I am...growing older and learning more each day about the woman the Lord desires me to be. My hubby is still in the Air Force and he is an amazing husband and father. I am blessed beyond measure by what the Lord has done for me! It is not always easy, I am a sinner, I struggle and fall. But each time the Lord holds me and picks me up, He guides me and puts me back on the path destined for my life.

Thanks for stopping by! Please leave me a comment and let me know a bit about yourself!