I hope everyone is still reading! I am behind on my blog posts but promise to do a better job of keeping everyone informed of what’s going on.
I promised to include some information on your steering committee so I am introducing two members this week. Here they are:Marie Jackson – Mentor Mom
Hi! My name is Marie Jackson. I am the biological mother of 4; an adopted mom of 4 more and a foster mom of many!! My children range in age from 3-18. I love being a wife and mom and wouldn't change a thing. I graduated college with a degree in accounting and only used it for about a year. I hated the corporate world. I met my husband when our oldest daughter was 1; he is my very best friend and the love of my life. I became a stay at home mom 15 years ago when I was nearing the end of my 2nd pregnancy. I would not be nearly as successful as a wife and mother had I not began my MOPS dependency 14 1/2 years ago. I was 22; I had a four year old daughter, an infant, a brand new relationship with Christ, a hard working husband and not a single girl friend when I walked through the doors of my very first MOPS meeting. I am still thankful to this day for the relationships that were birthed there and the lessons that I have learned.I stay busy taking care of my family, work a little bit from home when I can and spend whatever time I can serving a gracious God through the ministries He puts in my path. I truly believe there is no greater joy than what comes from serving others. I LOVE scrapbooking and blogging, but have little time to do either. My favorite thing is when people think I look way too young to be my daughter's mom. I don't fit the mold of the "conservative Christian", I live a step outside the box, and I am happy there. I detest legalism and am grateful beyond words to be a part of a church family that practices relationship above religion. I love my piercings and tattoos and I am pretty sure Jesus does too.
Hello! My name is Dawn Lydick. I have been attending FOTP since around 2001. I am currently a stay at home mom. It is the most challenging and rewarding job I have ever had. I have had several career paths mostly because I have a short attention span and thrive on challenge and change! I struggle with the job of being a mommy (the tedium, constant demands and lack of "brain space") but love the kisses, hugs and that special bond I have with my daughter.
I moved to Texas with my job in Human Resources for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in 2000. I was born and raised in Montana where my family still lives. I have traveled extensively and have lived in several places. While in Texas, I married a native Texan and gave birth to one. It looks like I will be staying here a while!
I married Drew Lydick in 2005 when we were both 40. We met through Match.com in 2003. Neither of us had been married before. We both were of the philosophy that we would rather be on our own than with the wrong person. We feel so blessed that we found each other. We are the greatest of friends and our personalities really complement each other. He is very laid back, quiet and reserved. I am an energizer bunny. We balance each other well.
Our greatest blessing arrived in January 2005 when I was nearly 42 years old. Evelyn keeps us entertained and challenged to say the least. She has my energy and her daddy's sense of humor. She loves to perform - singing, talking and acting constantly. Can we say "drama" is her passion? She attends FOTP's Mother's Day Out Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We both get a chance to be social with our own friends on those days!
I still love to travel and explore. I still thrive on challenge and change. It is interesting to see how all of this meshes with my family life as Evelyn grows up. What a great adventure!
Next week I’ll profile two more of your steering team. There might be a test/giveaway just to see who is reading!!
Thanks for reading!
Brandon Gallop Rice
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