How old were you when you met your spouse and what attracted you to them?
Mom didn't respond to this question but I seem to remember that she was 20 or 21 when she went to Dad's farm to invite them to church. I think it was three months later that they married. Anybody remember? I know Dad was 19 when they married because he was 20 when I was born.
I met Keith at Evangel College when I was 18 and we married two years later. I was immediately attracted to his blonde hair and blue eyes. The first time I saw him, it was in a picture. When I saw him a couple days later in person, I was attracted by his conversation AND his good looks.
What's happening in the world of Keith and Cindy's families.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Our Next Journal Question - Music Lessons
Mom was so musical and wanted all her children to experience the joy of music and so we all had to take some type of musical instrument lessons. Dad is still musical as he loves to sing. I'm thankful for parents who made us take music lessons. What do you remember about lessons, practice, your teacher?
My first music lessons were at the piano when I was seven. I remember Chris going with me but I don't remember if I started first or together with her. I loved to play but always cried at lessons because I was so upset that I hadn't practiced more. I wanted to please Mrs. Spear but I just couldn't seem to get it right. She was always nice but for some reason I was always upset at lessons. And Chris was always telling on me! "Mom, Cindy cried again today." I only remember one recital at her house and don't remember if I played well or what I played. I took from her for three years and then we couldn't afford it any more. I was very upset because I wanted to play. So I asked mom to teach me. She was so busy with all of us kids that that wasn't gonna happen so she told me to get out the hymnal and play the soprano line of all the hymns. I did. When I was done I asked her what was next. She said add the alto. I did. What's next Mom? Add the tenor. I did.. You guessed it..Next was add the bass line. By the time I was finished playing the hymnal four times, adding another part each time, I could sightread just about anything she had in the house...which I did. I loved to play and would sometimes play until midnight and then Mom would say keep playing!
When I turned 16 and had a job I took lessons from Mrs. Spear for about three months and then quit because she had me playing for the High School choir with Miss Irwin. I hated it! I couldn't play loud enough and felt so intimidated so I stopped. After High School and before college I took one summer with Mrs. Martin. I loved that. I took piano lessons in every placed we've lived until 2003 when my teacher moved from here and I couldn't find another. Now in 2011 I've finally found another teacher and am excited to begin again as soon as my schedule clears.
Piano wasn't my only instrument. I took violin for six years with Mr. Parsons until 11th grade...hated it. I also started saxophone in fifth grade with Mr. Bittinger. That was my love. I practiced for hours at school or home. I played two solos with the band and then decided to major in music at Evangel College. No, sadly I don't play it any more. I tried a couple years ago but my lips gave out and it was too much work to get back in shape so I'm playing the piano instead.
Music, what would life be like without it? I can't imagine. I'm so thankful that God created it for us to express ourselves and our worship to Him.
What was your experience?
My first music lessons were at the piano when I was seven. I remember Chris going with me but I don't remember if I started first or together with her. I loved to play but always cried at lessons because I was so upset that I hadn't practiced more. I wanted to please Mrs. Spear but I just couldn't seem to get it right. She was always nice but for some reason I was always upset at lessons. And Chris was always telling on me! "Mom, Cindy cried again today." I only remember one recital at her house and don't remember if I played well or what I played. I took from her for three years and then we couldn't afford it any more. I was very upset because I wanted to play. So I asked mom to teach me. She was so busy with all of us kids that that wasn't gonna happen so she told me to get out the hymnal and play the soprano line of all the hymns. I did. When I was done I asked her what was next. She said add the alto. I did. What's next Mom? Add the tenor. I did.. You guessed it..Next was add the bass line. By the time I was finished playing the hymnal four times, adding another part each time, I could sightread just about anything she had in the house...which I did. I loved to play and would sometimes play until midnight and then Mom would say keep playing!
When I turned 16 and had a job I took lessons from Mrs. Spear for about three months and then quit because she had me playing for the High School choir with Miss Irwin. I hated it! I couldn't play loud enough and felt so intimidated so I stopped. After High School and before college I took one summer with Mrs. Martin. I loved that. I took piano lessons in every placed we've lived until 2003 when my teacher moved from here and I couldn't find another. Now in 2011 I've finally found another teacher and am excited to begin again as soon as my schedule clears.
Piano wasn't my only instrument. I took violin for six years with Mr. Parsons until 11th grade...hated it. I also started saxophone in fifth grade with Mr. Bittinger. That was my love. I practiced for hours at school or home. I played two solos with the band and then decided to major in music at Evangel College. No, sadly I don't play it any more. I tried a couple years ago but my lips gave out and it was too much work to get back in shape so I'm playing the piano instead.
Music, what would life be like without it? I can't imagine. I'm so thankful that God created it for us to express ourselves and our worship to Him.
What was your experience?
Monday, August 1, 2011
New Journal Question - Dancing
Did you ever go to a dance? Tell me about it.
Although dancing was not allowed when I was growing up, I was allowed to go to my Senior Dinner/Dance at Top of the World in Lake George. I hated it. I was sooooo bored. My friends must have been too so we left and went some place else.
In college my roommate taught us how to do a line dance which I loved. Now I would do a line dance again. However, my aerobics classes were very much like dancing and I enjoyed most of them and got good exercise too!
What about you?
Although dancing was not allowed when I was growing up, I was allowed to go to my Senior Dinner/Dance at Top of the World in Lake George. I hated it. I was sooooo bored. My friends must have been too so we left and went some place else.
In college my roommate taught us how to do a line dance which I loved. Now I would do a line dance again. However, my aerobics classes were very much like dancing and I enjoyed most of them and got good exercise too!
What about you?
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Congratulations Jonny & Miranda
I apologize I've been so bad at keeping up with family happenings. I'll try to do better.
Today is a special day for Jonathan and Miranda. I wish I could have been there too. I'm sure they'll never know I wasn't there because they will only have eyes for each other!
Today is a special day for Jonathan and Miranda. I wish I could have been there too. I'm sure they'll never know I wasn't there because they will only have eyes for each other!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Our Next Journal Question - Rebels?
As a teenager, did you rebel or do things your parents wouldn't have approved of? How do you feel about that now?
This is a tough question to answer because it might be embarrassing or bring up some bad memories. However, it might also help someone to know we aren't perfect!
Did I rebel? No, not really. Did I do things my parents wouldn't have approved of? Most definitely. When I was 16 I wanted to be with my friends a lot. I had wonderful friends; however, they liked to drink. They talked me into going to a couple bars with them. I felt so bad...like I'm going to hell by being in here. I never had a drink because that would have been too much 'sin' for me to handle in one night! My friends were great. They offered me a drink but never goaded or pressured me into it. And so, I never drank. However, all I could think of was "what if Mom and Dad saw me go in here?". I was very uncomfortable during the short time we were there. What's amazing to me is that the bartenders actually served my 16-year-old friends!
As I look back on these visits, I still get a little embarrassed about being seen. Who knows who saw me in there and how it affected my and my parents' witness? I thank God that He protected me from anything that 'could have' happened. My angels were busy during my 16th year. It was also the year that I accepted Jesus as my Savior, was baptized in water and in the Holy Ghost. Maybe that's why I felt so uncomfortable being there? Ya think!
What about you? Are you too embarrassed to share?
This is a tough question to answer because it might be embarrassing or bring up some bad memories. However, it might also help someone to know we aren't perfect!
Did I rebel? No, not really. Did I do things my parents wouldn't have approved of? Most definitely. When I was 16 I wanted to be with my friends a lot. I had wonderful friends; however, they liked to drink. They talked me into going to a couple bars with them. I felt so bad...like I'm going to hell by being in here. I never had a drink because that would have been too much 'sin' for me to handle in one night! My friends were great. They offered me a drink but never goaded or pressured me into it. And so, I never drank. However, all I could think of was "what if Mom and Dad saw me go in here?". I was very uncomfortable during the short time we were there. What's amazing to me is that the bartenders actually served my 16-year-old friends!
As I look back on these visits, I still get a little embarrassed about being seen. Who knows who saw me in there and how it affected my and my parents' witness? I thank God that He protected me from anything that 'could have' happened. My angels were busy during my 16th year. It was also the year that I accepted Jesus as my Savior, was baptized in water and in the Holy Ghost. Maybe that's why I felt so uncomfortable being there? Ya think!
What about you? Are you too embarrassed to share?
Monday, March 7, 2011
Our Next Journal Question - Mischief
Our next journal question is about mischief. What mischievous childhood experience do you remember? How did it affect you? I don't remember pulling pranks on people; although I'm sure I did...especially on April Fools Day. The studid thing I remember doing is going to the nurses office with Kitty even though I wasn't sick so I could get out of class. Why did I do that? I have no idea except that she suggested it and it sounded okay to me. I was soooo gullable and easily entreated! I did get into trouble because it caused me to lie to the nurse, my teacher, and mom. Not a good thing to do. Can't remember if I was spanked, probably. Gotta be careful who you hang around. Kitty was not a good influence on me...except she taught me how to knit. I was then able to teach mom how to knit. Thanks Kitty... I think.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Our Next Journal Question - Books
What were some of the books you read growing up that you enjoyed? Mom didn't comment on this; however, my favorites were the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. We had almost all of them when I was young. I even started reading the Nancy Drew young adult series when we moved here. I found out that Carolyn Keene lived in Toledo! I lived there 19 years and never knew that. What a bummer. I wonder if I could have met her? What books do you remember reading?
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