Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Brief Bio's!
Hey, just to get more familiar with you all, I would like to know more about everyone if you don't mind sharing a brief bio of yourselves: where you're from, what ya do, and even some good deep things if you care to share... That way we can know each other little better! No pressure though for it is just a thought!!!
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I will start!
My name again is, Nicole, I am 24 and live in Colorado. I have a husband, Jonathan, and two dogs, Mocha and Brewster. No children. We live in a small little studio apartment that I love and learning how to live more simply. I love simple things in life, coffee, autumn colors, music, and art. I love people; family, friends and acquaintances. I love my Father and his plan for my life, even though it is unraveling each day I live and I never seem to know where I am headed. I love to experience new things in my journey and thrive on understanding and knowing Father more. I don't attend an IC and have grown more in my relationship with God outside the walls then when I was in! Each day brings new experiences and spontaneity just living day to day with Father.
That's as brief as I can make it!
Thanks for reading! :)
In Freedom, Nicole!
My name is Tyler, but I go by Tyler Dawn because when I started doing to forum thing people would assume I was a guy. I am 39 years old, married to Mark and we have twin 7 1/2 year old sons, Matt and Andy, who we adopted at birth. Andy is special needs, with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, chiari malformation, and clubbed feet. Right now we have started bowel training, AGAIN! Trying to get him out of diapers.
We have been out of the IC for over four years now, and out of home church for 3 1/2 years.
I'm Erin. I'm 37 and live in Portland, Oregon with my husband of 17 years and my two boys, 12 and 8...as well as two cats and a dog.
I have been out of the IC almost 4 years, my family has been out 3.5 years. My faith is stronger and healthier than ever, and my beliefs have changed dramatically in that time.
Umm...I love movies, especially anything off the mainstream, Sundance or Cannes winners for instance. I love music, mostly rock from 60's to present-day. I love chocolate in any form as long as it's not TOO dark. I'm a type II diabetic (along with my dad and my sister...anyone who tells you it's NOT hereditary is lying) which is a daily challenge and keeps me on my toes. Mostly I'm a lover not a fighter and my family and friends are the world to me...even my online friends.
Oh and according to Tyler I'm a potty mouth. ;-)
Nonsense, Erin is a "naughty potty mouth." she likes to drop the "naughty" part but really it is the most important part of it so I have to keep correcting her....
Damnit, I forgot again. Thanks for setting me straight, Tyler. ;-)
Hi, I'm Ché.
I am 39 years, mother (& father) of my 3 children, divorced for almost 6 years now.
I am a Starbucks Barista....at least for now.
I love anything to do with design..and actually consider it huge fun to renovate.
I left the IC about 4.5 years ago, and homechurch 3 months ago. I've come to the realization that I love God, love lotsa people...and hate almost anything to do with christianity.
I love to read...mostly sci-fi/fantasy with some mysteries thrown in for good measure.
I struggle with having enough energy to make it through each day...and wonder alot if my future is anything to look forward to.
I want to sound upbeat..but too tired to do that, so.....
Love the realness... I am not afraid to hear the good, the bad and sometimes even the ugly. Trust me, its in my life too! I was a Barista is college for two years. I love coffee and love to make it! I have an espresso machine at my house... Can't get enough of it I guess! lol!
Erin, potty mouths are ALWAYS welcome in my book! :) I sometimes have one too!!
Well, I am Katherine (but not really). I have been blogging under a pseudonym. First, so that my family cannot be identified and hurt by the things I journal about. Second, so that my ex-pastor doesn't get wind and decide to sue me for the things I journal about. Any of the above who read my blog would know who I am. It would be obvious. But, as long as I keep names (including my own) out of it, there is no legal issue for me.
So that said, I love in Colorado. I am 45. Never married. Never dated. Yikes! Scary stuff - lots of issues from childhood abuse. Grew up in church. Walked away when I was 16. stayed away for 20 years. Got involved with a church that is seriously messed up. Walked away from IC 19 1/2 months ago. Have learned a lot about what is Truth and what is dogma. Asked Papa for freedom. He is giving it.
I like a broad range of music. I'm a musician/writer currently working for AT&T. 10 1/2 hours today. Sigh. But at least it's not boring. Not what I want to do for the rest of my life, though. I enjoy reading - sci-fi, fantasy, mystery... I enjoy watching movies.
I have been known to have a potty mouth, too. Tyler has reprimanded me, too. ;-)
Yes, well I am an official member of the righteousness police, darnit. It' my job.
Don't hate me because I am holier than thou.... ;)
LOL! Oh, Tyler, I couldn't hate you.
Nice to learn more about folks...
Potty mouths? I'm out of here! Just kidding. If that was the case I would have ditched Sue a long time ago. Isn't she the queen of the potty mouths...? Well... I'm really no one to say anything; If you have any doubts ask my husband... don't pity him too much, he's go this own issues!
so about me,
I turned 35 last month ( was a biggie for me). I was born and raised in Buenos Aires Argentina till I was 12. Raised Catholic... but had no clue who God was. Thought he was a tyrant... Lost my mom when I was 14, and then abandoned by dad shortly after (among other messes). Met wonderful Jesus for the first time at age 19 while reading the book of Matthew out of desperation and curiosity. Hadn't picked up a bible before then...
I'm wife to Mike and momma to Maggie, Leo and Bonnie ( my two cats). Leo will actually be hanging out here at Rahab's to provide unconditional love to any who need it. I will post his picture. He's a very anointed kitty, in the true sense of the word, and thrives on giving love. Bonnie is more elusive but always a sweet baby. I would have her come to Rahab's too but you'd never see her : )
Lets see... I love music (who doesn't) and making music, watching films, reading and writing, chilling outside... I just got a bike not too long ago that I really wanna ride...( it needs some repairs)
What else... Maggie, who's almost 4, is the apple of my eye....I love lots of stuff, but my deepest longing is to taste and experience the true God in community, somehow...
LOL Manuela - Since Sue isn't here yet, I'll say fuckity-fuck in her absence. Just for ambiance.
Hi
I'm Mike and I'm an addict.
I'm addicted to blogging, writing and dark ales. I am living in North Idaho but I'm not from here. I spent a lifetime traveling the world in the US Air Force before finally settling down here as a cop (and not the righteousness kind) :D
I am 44, married and have an (almost) one year old son. Christ was introduced to me by my wife but I really met him on the side of a mountain one day. I have been a member of an IC since 2003 and am just now feeling called away from it.
I speak three languages fluently
English
Texas &
Profanity
I am very happy that we have a place to unload on each other.
jON, here. i'm 33. husband of 12 years to wife, erin 31. (who is not THE erin around here, so when she stops by, she's mrs. peres.) two children: son: zaavan 6 and daughter: rowyn 16 months. zaavan has extreme cerebral palsey/MR and takes a lot of care, but it's well worth it. rowyn is quick to do things i tell her not to (she's a toddler!), so some days i wonder who it is with the disability. :-)
i've been out of the IC for about 2.33 years now. my leaving was quite a fucked up ordeal which i still don't fully understand, but i am much better and happier for the leaving. even though it's painful to obey god, i grow through the pain and he gives me what i need to get by. i love this global blogosphere community i am a part of. strengthening old bonds and connecting new ones all the time. i think watching movies about existential philosophy is fun. (waking life, i heart huckabees) LOVE playing games and having friends over for game night. (i consider it church for me, but i don't always tell them that!) i feel at home among metalheads, potheads, hippies, atheists, and goths. i'm vulgar and crude. i am also a naughty potty mouth. i think the word FUCK is the greatest word in the english language. and here's why. i also have a penchant for reading fantasy/sci-fi.
(BTW for all those sci-fi geeks out there who think this would be fun, my brother whom we prayed for last week, is trying to get a discussion group together to talk about orson scott card's classic "ender's game." it hasn't begun yet, but pop over and let us know you're interested so we know who to notify when it's up and running!)
and instead of blood coarsing in my veins, it is actually concentrated musical groove. i have no end of interest in music with heart. oooh! and i'm long-winded. hard to get less than 1000 words out of me.
nice to meet you all. it is so good to "see" this place with my own eyes. it is the space i have been dreaming of for 3 years.
much love.
I'm Susan. I'm older than anyone else that's here - that's a worry! I have been married for a very long time and have three adult children, two married one engaged. No grandchildren as yet. I live in Victoria Australia but I was actually born in the UK, came to Oz when I was 6. I came to faith at 14 from a non-churched background and have attended a IC ever since, even though I have been disillusioned many times yet God has kept me there. I love books and writing. I have written a book and I'm currently rewritting it (again!) in the hope of getting it published.
It's been good to read the bio's, thanks for sharing.
Hi, I'm Kari...I'm 29, but almost 30. I've been married for 6 yrs to Luke, mom to 2 yr old Mayah and 11 mo old Sam who was born without a thyroid, but is doing great. I have moved 3 times in the last 5 yrs...because of my husband's job. I am a Texan, but have lived in Minneapolis, Falls City NE, and now Cincinnati.
I'm a pessimist...and a romantic...
I'm shy and insecure...
My mom was killed in a car accident when I was 11, and at the time I was experiencing God more than I ever have in my life, so when she died I blamed him for her death and am still angry at him for it. I've asked him to change my heart, but it's still the same.
I've been in and out of church...not any particular denomination, and though it's hard for me to trust, I still feel like I'm learning a little about what's really on God's heart...like those parents I've met here who have given their lives for their disabled children in a way that makes me ball my eyes out...and other things that have nothing to do with the IC.
I really like to play cards and drink wine and I really enjoy being outside even if it's cold...I love coffee and chocolate and big big dogs and my days seem to go much much better when I have any kind of music playing in the background.
I used to really really love to read Tom Robbins and Henry Miller and analyze and philosophize...but I don't smoke pot anymore, and now I only have the time and energy for light fluff, but I do love to read.
Hi Kari, and welcome. Big hugs, went to your blog and sounds like you could really need them. I know what it is like to have two little ones at the same time, especially having one of them be special needs, you are in good company here on that one.
I am so sorry about your mom, and it is okay to be angry. You are gonna be angry at Him until He reveals more of Himself to you. He understands your reasons and doesn't hold them against you, doesn't blame you for them one bit.
If you would like to be made a contributor (so you can start posts and not just respond)you can email me privately at alphafem1969 at yahoo dot com
Hey Kari! Thank you for sharing part of your story. You are in good company here and I have been known to struggle with abandonment issues and rejection due to losing my Father when I was 10. It is hard to recover from such loss as losing a parent at such a young age, but God is our healer and will help us through this process.... Welcome sister!!!
In Freedom, Nicole!
Hi - I'm Michelle, 35 yrs old. I will have been married 16 years in a week or two and lately have come to wonder if we'll actually make it to the date. Life has been quite painful and hard lately. We left I.C. April 2006 and have only gone back to a much different and more liberal kind of group in June of this year. I said I'd never go anywhere again and I also said I'd never play music again - born and bred musician here -- but I've recently eaten those words. That part at least has been good and refreshing.
I work from home -- after quitting said job back in March they agreed to let me work remotely. I home school my three young children, 8 yr old, 6 yr old and 4 yr old. I cook, I clean, I worry, I fret, I have anxiety/panic attacks, I feel insecure most of the time -- including once I post this I'll think that I probably shouldn't have.
I'm tired and exhausted and flat worn out. I want to be ok with myself and in my head. I am no longer upset with God and church which my blog and you friends have been a huge part of that process - for that I'm thankful. Yet I still haven't reconciled many things that probably need to be regarding matters of faith. I mostly just get de-railed these days on daily living and the most recent shit-storm personally/emotionally that has blown up in my life. People that know me say that at least I'm honest. That probably means I overwhelm them with not saying "fine" when I am asked how I am doing. But, at least I got that going for me.
Hi Michelle! Nice to meet you!
If i was doing all of that i would be having panic attacks too (and I am not kidding), so i think it is perfectly understandable. Big hugs to you sweetie, as you are trying your best. I pray that you can find a bit of comfort here. Jon hasn't stopped by with snacks yet so I took the liberty of making a few pies. There is ice cream in the freezer if you like, homemade by Rahab herself.
Wish we really were there so we could love on you :(
Drp me a line if you would like to post here instead of just commenting.
tyler, so now i'm the snack committee? no problem. i've got some scrambled egss going as well as a spinach quiche. (who says men can't cook?) i also have some rare white peaches. the japanese usually pay up to 500 yen apiece for them, but i nabbed several before they were shipped out. that's breakfast.
for the later meal, i thought we could have a BBQ potluck of sorts. i've got some ribs marinating in my own special sauce. lots of molasses AND cayenne for that "sweet heat." what're you bringing? :-)
but on the more serious side...
welcome everyone. feel free to help yourselves to anything we have here. and if you have something you would like to add, it is always appreciated.
yep Jon, you are the snack committee -- I think you amd Mike are the ones who keep bringing food lol so you can be co-committee chairs. And if you bring BBQ, well, I mean who can compete with that? You win the election by a landslide.
Oh no! no committees please!
: D
Anyway, welcome Michelle!! Thanks for sharing. This is a great place to unload. You are not alone in how you feel. Love and prayers-
Late, as usual, but I'm Heather from Melbourne, Australia.
I am part of a church still, but it's more of a community than a strict churchy thing. We meet mostly in homes. Together with my husband Alex and my two girls Ashley (10) and Stephanie (7) I left my CLB about 2 1/2 years ago. Since then I have been learning, growing and getting closer to God than I ever had been in the 15+ years I had in various pentecostal churches.
I love music - almost anything that's slightly funky and different, and almost nothing that's played on the mainstream radio stations. It has to be a little different and quirky. Current favourites are Mojo Juju and the Snake Oil Merchants, Jackson Jackson and The Cat Empire. I just found a new one on Saturday when I heard her play live - Rosie Burgess. Just ordered her CD.
Other than that I do the mothering thing, the wifey thing, the working thing (PA to the director of a nursing home) and the friend thing and the blogging thing - all with some degree of success but I could probably do better on all fronts.
I'm mostly behaved, occasionally naughty (Erin is SUCH a bad influence!) and I love being part of the blogging community, even if I don't get as much time to comment (or post!) as I'd like to.
Do I win the prize for the wordiest comment? No, that's probably jON. No surprises there!
I'm Sue. I'm 37, separated, living in Melbourne, Australia. I've been out of the IC type thang for about 8 years now (wow). Loving this unfolding life in God where I have less control and more security than I ever really thought possible. I am rebuilding my life in drastically simplified fashion after being sick for over 6 years and being separated from my husband for the past 2. Life has been a bitch, and HARD, and shitty, and I have spent great swathes wanting to be dead when I'm not totally joying that I am alive. Things have settled down somewhat now and I'm not quite so suicidal anymore. I have begun immersing myself in paint and clay and pencils, which is kind of a scary thing after not allowing myself to do it for 25 years :) I also love writing poetry and blogging. I love my dog, music, philosophising, meditating on the mystical, pondering the imponderables.
Hey I am Barbara and I am older than dirt compared to all of you! I am closer to 50 than 40 and that's all I'm saying about that.
I am a single mom (never married) to an almost 17 year old man-child. He's the love of my life and the cause of my deepest concerns.
I was raised in a Catholic church but left at age 13 to "seek spiritual truth" and spent years in the New Age movement and learning about Eastern Religions. I did NOT want to be a Christian because the ones i knew were so mean. But, at age 29 I was scared enough by the threat of hell being real that I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and joined the ultimate in conservative fundie churches. Not only that but I started working for the biggest International Ministry around and have been here since my son was in diapers.
I was hurt by several things that happened to me in various churches over the years (including being ostracized for getting pregnant out of "wedlock" what a great word for marriage, eh?) BUT in spite of being hurt I never blamed the church, only myself for being such a lowlife worm. I felt I deserved all the harsh treatment I got because I sinned.
Then a few years ago I fell in love with a man who was not a Christian and actually gave up the relationship. That was the beginning of the end. I realized that I had given so much of my life for something that I brought me mostly shame, guilt and sadness.
Sure, I had good moments too. But when I was honest with myself I had to admit that I was faking the Christian life. It was somethign I DID because I was expected to, not because it was who I was. So I quit going to church (no one missed me even though I'd been at that one for 8 years) and stopped reading the Bible and started over from scratch.
Now I go back and forth on a daily basis of what I believe and what I don't. I love most of my Christian friends (online) and wish I had their faith, I miss it. But in honesty, none of it makes sense to me. I still pray but I'm not sure why. I still believe - sort of. I am really just a mess :) but am coming to terms that "not knowing what I believe" is okay for now.
I thank you for allowing me to be part of your site here.
Hi, I am Dee aka Davida, aka Getting There... I am a South African wife and mother. Addicted to blogging. I am come out of the charismatic church. Everyday is a new lesson for me to learn. I am learning that its okay to be where I am at.
I have a six year old son, he is gorgeous. He has squint eyes but I love him tremendously. My husband of almost 7 years makes living exciting.
I am learning to have fun these days and not be so serious all the time. I am learning to be me and live life through the truth and blessing of Jesus Christ.
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