You asked... a blast from my past

I've been wondering, its good that you've blogged about your experiences as a wife and mother but I'm curious, what were you like before Pr SF? When you were teenager or younger and single? :)How was your life back then? What were your dreams, passion and etc?

Yes, this is a picture of me catching a fish at about age 9.  I grew up in South Florida and my parents loved to take us fishing and camping.  I wasn't always thrilled to go on such adventures.  I have always been more of the indoor type.  But I am so thankful for the wonderful experiences my parents gave me as a child. 

We not only fished and camped in South Florida but all over the US.  In fact, my parents took us to 49 of the the United States.  Pretty impressive, I think.

My favorite thing about this picture are the rings you can see on my fingers.  I always have loved jewelry.  I hardly ever leave home without it and apparently I have always been that way.

My parents did a great job raising me.  As a child, I dreamed of being getting married and becoming a mother.  During my teenage years, my parents taught me (among many things) to always let the boys come to me, never to chase after them. 

I remember my dad saying that I would make the two most important decisions of my life in my early 20s: Who I would spend the rest of my life with, and what I would to do every day from 9-5 for the rest of my life.  No pressure, huh?  They helped me to see that I needed to get myself in the right position to make those decisions well.  I needed to choose the right friends and go to the right school.

Somehow they were able to guide me in the right direction while making me think I was making my own decisions.  Now that was some good parenting. 

PS.  Today is my Mom's birthday.  Happy Birthday Mom, I love you.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Kendra]

I must say that Elijah is boy version of you in this picture! Love the new pics!

[Lizette Alicea]

49 States? That is VERY impressive and awesome!

[Sandra]

Yes, indeed your parents did a wonderful job raising you up. How I wish for many parents to follow your parents example nowadays!
I love the part about you letting the boys come after you as a teen. How different from what kids are exposed today. Many may feel is old fashion but I am raising my daughter this way and my two boys to pursuit the girls In a godly way.
Holly, also be encourage. I may not know you personally but I can tell you are a very loving and dedicated mom to your children. You are doing the right thing by setting your priorities right: first God, then your husband, then children and last ministry.