If you could instill one piece of advice in a newborn baby’s mind, what advice would you give?
Seek to know Jesus Christ in a personal relationship.
What is the most desirable trait another person can possess?
Humility and good will
What are you most grateful for?
my life in Jesus
Is stealing to feed a starving child wrong?
My first thought was of a Dickens's tale of a starving boy stealing a loaf of bread and, of course , I'd say no, because the class system in Britain at the time created the problem of poverty to a great extent.. But actually, Id say it would have to be determined by what caused the poverty and what steps had been taken prior to the stealing to rectify the situation, but no a child should not be allowed to starve to death, in HMO.
What do you want most?
Peace and loving kindness for all (Heaven)
Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
I'd have to say doing the right things, as well as I can
What has life taught you recently?
The importance of humility for those in authorityas well as those at the bottom
What is the one thing you would most like to change about the world?
The concept where national leaders rule with absolute authority.. to me that brings on more suffering and hardship.
Where do you find inspiration?
Bible, nature, music
Can you describe your life in a six word sentence?
Living the true meaning of love
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
The natural man inside of us is seeking acclaim and honor. ... that is the side of me that I am trying to squelch
What impact do you want to leave on the world?
I'd like to be remembered as the grandma who loved unconditionally
What is the most defining moment of your life thus far?
The afternoon I was left sitting in my car thinking that all was lost, money, home, value to the community, due to a circumstance completely out of our control and I was so low I could only look up and give it all to God.. He took it and turned it around and gave back everything that was threatened. But gave me so much more.. Limitless faith!
In the haste of your daily life, what are you not seeing?
How God 's provision is in everything and therefore we should be continually joyful in all things!
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
Paul told us in the Bible we do that which we shouldn't and don't do that which we should.. it is all due to our sin and that part of the world we cling to.... Sometimes it take nearly a lifetime to let go of the things we should.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Hearing my daughter's voice on the phone. She is the light of our world. Being adopted I think God gave her to us especially to demonstrate His great love for us.. Everyone says Amanda lights up a room... Her smile is so amazing.. I do not mean to glorify her, but it is her gift to be uplifting!
Have you ever regretted something you did not say or do?
Yes
Has your greatest fear ever come true?
No, and I pray it never does
Why do we think of others the most when they’re gone?
Because the finality of the thing... We take for granted others while we have them... human nature isn't very pretty
What is your most beloved childhood memory?
Sitting on my front steps singing a love song to God for the beauty of the world.There is more to that but I will savor it!
