My Life as Mama Jodi

On Online Christian Parents they are doing weekly challenges, and I finally decided to join in. This weeks topic is:

Springtime Revelations
Spring is the time of year where “new life” begins to show it’s beauty after a time of resting. Share what feelings that Spring brings to you ~ whether it be smells, what you see, what you feel. Let us experience your version of Spring through your blog.

Springtime to me means “new life”. Not only do we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we get to celebrate new life of all living creatures. Not just people but from animals as well. Going for walks and seeing all the babies (animals) emerging out into the world is amazing, and to see how protective the momma’s are over them.

I love seeing the first flowers pop up from the cold dormant ground. I can never remember what has been planted out front, so it is always a surprise, but a pleasant one. Everything is blooming, and the whole world comes alive again.

I am so ready to see my crocus’ pop up through the ground again!

A mini challenge that was posted on Online Christian Parents

1. EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
Yes!

2. LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?
17.5 years with my hubby, we have been married 12 of them tho

3. LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED?
My husband bought me some pretty tulips

4. EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE?
but of course!

5. WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
2 days ago, we went swimming at the Y

6. THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON?
groceries

7. LAST FOOD YOU ATE?
some Bugles (right now)

8. FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Eyes

9. ONE FAVORITE SONG?
Battle Chant by Virginia Hill

10. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Grand Rapids

11. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED:
Kent City High

12. CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER:
Verizon

13. FAVORITE MALL STORE:
Bath & Body Works

14. LONGEST JOB YOU HAD:
my daycare biz ~ just about 13 yrs.

15. DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE?
I am sure we do

16. DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE?:
not any more

17. LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED:
my hubby’s Unlce’s

18. FIRST FRIEND YOU’D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY:
Robyn

19. LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND:
Christmas time

20. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT:
Fazoli’s

21. BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD:
I am sorry…

23. WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS?
Olive Garden

24. CAN YOU COOK?
Yes!

25. WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE?:
Chevy Trailblazer

26. BEST KISSER:
My husband

27. LAST TIME YOU CRIED?:
tonight

28. MOST DISLIKED FOODS:
Sushi

29. THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF:
My Faith

30. THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF:
My teeth

32. LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?:
24 hours ~ I am a mom after all!

33. FAVORITE MOVIE?
Sweet Home Alabama

34. CAN YOU SING?
Yes ~ but only in private

35. LAST CONCERT ATTENDED?
Tammy Trent/Virginia Hill/Pam Thum/Steven Marshall

36. LAST KISS?
about an hour ago from my hubby

37. LAST MOVIE RENTED:
American Gangster with Denzel Washington… ahhhhh

38.ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT:
phone

39. FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
anyplace warm!

40. FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Clue DVD… we just got it, and it is lots of fun

41. FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?
don’t have one

42. DREAM JOB?
photography related

43. LAST BOOK YOU READ?
Plain Truth

44. FAVORITE COMEDIAN?:
Chonda Piere

45. DO YOU SMOKE?
No

46. SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES?
I plead the 5th

47. WHO SLEEPS WITH YOU EVERY NIGHT?:
My husband

48. DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?:
I’m not sure, I have never been in one.

49. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE?
Only once

50. PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST?
Either – yum!

51. DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?:
no

52 HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
fried/over hard

3. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?:
No

54. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?:
Melissa
55. LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST?:
probably Robyn

56. WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECEIVED?:
from Verizon saying I paid my bill

58. NUMBER OF PILLOWS?:
2

59. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?:
jeans and a sweater

60. PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC:
I walk by faith, each step by faith
To live by faith, I put my trust in You.
I walk by faith, each step by faith
To live by faith, I put my trust in You.
Every step I take is a step of faith
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
And every praye
r I make is a prayer of faith
And if my God is for me
Then who can be against me?
Words and Music by Chris Falson.

61. WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J?
Strawberry

62. CAN YOU PLAY POOL?:
not really

63. CAN YOU SWIM?
yes

64. FAVORITE ICE CREAM?:
Apple pie ala mode from Coldstone Creamery

65. DO YOU LIKE MAPS?
they are ok

66. TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:
I am a control freak

68. EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY?
Yes

69. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON?
Fall

70. LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID?
probably yesterday

71. WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING ?
4:30… ugh

72. BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?:
Cuddling under a blanket with my honey

73. LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET?:
in 1996

75. NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET?
Sally

76. DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL?
Not really

77. WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?
our taxes

78. BIRTHDATE?
April 13

79. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE:
a photographer

85. ARE YOU ON A LAPTOP?:
yes

87. ARE YOU SMILING?:
right now?? no

89. DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW?
Yes!

90. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO?
Italy

92. ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL?:
nope

93. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?:
I still think my husband is so dang cute!

94. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME?

95. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT?:
purple

96. DOES YOUR SCHOOL START IN AUGUST?:
I am not in school

97. DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH?:
no

98. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE?:
Yes

99. DO YOU HAVE A SISTER?
yes, 2

100. ARE YOU UPSTAIRS?:
no

101. ARE YOU IN LOVE?:
Very much so!

102. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL?
Yes

103. DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW?
yes

104. WHAT JEWELRY ARE YOU WEARING?
Only my wedding ring! .

105. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY?
continue talking on IM

On Online Christian Parents they are doing weekly challenges, and I finally decided to join in. This weeks topic is:

Encouragment
As Christian women/men we often find ourselves discouraged because we have lack of support or even understanding on things we face. Society as a whole doesn’t always see things the way we do. So, when you are down or just need a pick me up, WHO or WHERE can you go where you know that you will ALWAYS find the encouragment you need?

I would love to say that I first turn to God, but I don’t always. I am working on this area in my life, so that He is the one I turn to first! As I know He is always there and will not judge in any situation.

I have a few close friends that I turn to the most. They are always there for me no matter what. If I need to really unload, I know it will be ok. If I just want a shoulder, I know there will always be on available. I have one of those friends, that just “knows” without me saying a word, other that “hello” when she picks up the phone, and is on her way.

I do lean on my husband at times, but its just not the same as the comfort you get from your girlfriends.