101 Things About Me....

....just me

1. My name is Rhonda but the two men I really, really loved called me Ronni.
2. I believe there are only two ways out of this life. One way is to go out knowing the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the other way is to not.
3. I believe that I do know His love and sacrifice, even if I don’t act like it sometimes.
4. I was born in Alexandria, Virginia at 6:33 a.m. October 5, 19--. I’ve been a “morning person” ever since.
5. I’m a vegetarian at heart. I do eat meat sometimes but I can basically do without it.
6. Last week I was nominated by my co-workers for 'nurse of the month.' The facility where I work employs a staff of about 2000, so this is quite an honor.
7. I have 1 brother who is 3 years younger than me. I am the oldest child and first to make it. My mom had 3 miscarrriages prior to my birth.
8. I am a labor and delivery nurse and I love my job and all aspects of childbirth, especially when done naturally.
9. I cherish the relationship I have with my best friend, Elizabeth.
10. I usually don't publish the comments to my blog. I consider them my personal messages.
11. Most of my friends know God.
12. I still love my former boyfriend's family. They always welcomed me with wide open arms. When death was at Mama Bella's door she chose to depart this life in my home. I'll treasure that experience forever.
13. I have two children, Justin and Jarad, and would love to have been blessed with a few more.
14. I was married in July and both my children have July birthdays.
15. I love autumn. I wonder if it's because I was born then?
16. I love gardening and having a yard full of beautiful blooms.
17. As a kid, my ambition was to be a wife and have babies. I can't say that ever changed much.
18. I say that I'm 5 feet tall but I'm actually 4'11 3/4".
19. I like to grow my own vegetables organically.
20. I’m very good at remembering the date of events which are/were special to me.
21. I usually can't remember the name of a famous actor or actress - or name a movie I watched last night for that matter - to save my own life.
22. When I'm really, really in the mood, which is rare, I enjoy doing a little oil painting. I get lost in my thoughts while painting, then I usually give the work to someone I care about.
23. I want to learn to lay tile so I can install my own travertine floors.
24. I hate cigarette smoke and could never kiss a smoker.
25. I love to hang clothes on the line. Especially sheets.
26. I am a born nester. The nest is feathered and refeathered continuously.
27. I really love to cook...
28. ...and to decorate my home.
29. I am an aroma-therapy addict. You will always find luscious candles burning in my home. Always.
30. I first married 3 months before my 20th birthday. Too young.
31. I believe God will supply all my needs as well as my wants...
32. ...as long as my wants bring glory to Him and are not a reproach to the kingdom
33. I love fresh flowers in my home. I don't purchase them very often because they can be expensive.
34. I love rich earth tones--red, browns, golds, greens in my home.
35. Once I drove to New Mexico and was so moved by the beauty of the mountains that I stopped my car and cried
36. and thanked God for sharing His magnificent creation with me.
37. I don't feel fully dressed without some type of delicious perfume. The original Oscar de la Renta is my signature fragrance.
38. I try to walk 8 laps a day at the track. With each lap I pray for a different person/situation.
39. I just had my hair cut by 5 inches. It had not been cut in 3 years. Now it comes just to my bra band.
40. I am a true blonde in every sense of the word. I rarely color my hair and even then it's just to brighten it a little.
41. I don’t like cats, in general, and never really did.
42. I have two parrots who love to talk. Their names are Rita-baby and Romeo.
43. Andi is my yorkinese and she is the cutest dog I've ever seen. She is also the only pet I've ever had as an adult. I love her to pieces.
44. I depend on the grace and mercy of God to get me through each day.
45. When Jarad as 10 months old he had spinal meningitis and was in a coma for many days. He was air lifted to Houston where the specialists said he was already deaf and blind and would never get off of life support. I chose to believe the word of God wherein we are told 'by His stripes we WERE healed.'
46. Jarad is a completely normal 29 year old man. He lives in Austin and is a self employed electrical contractor and does quite well for himself. I am very proud of him.
47. I loved being pregnant (for the most part), and loved breastfeeding even more.
48. My former fiance delivered my grandbaby. It was a very sweet, touching event.
49. I usually wear hospital scrubs when I'm doing heavy duty housework or cleaning the yard.
50. My oldest son lost his left lower leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 26 years old. Thank God it was just a leg. He is doing wonderfully now and unless he's wearing shorts you would never know. Again, I thank God for grace and mercy.
51. I love a natural look and wear minimal make-up.
52. I am more comfortable with myself now than I've ever been in my life.
53. I have only one grandchild--Savannah.
54. I love Savannah like no other and we're very, very close.
55. My ex husband and I are friends, not close friends, but friends.
56. I wish I lived in a place where I could simply step outside to take a nice walk through the mountains.
57. I have advanced certification in obstetrical nursing.
58. I was 39 and my mother was 59 when she died. We were very close and talked every day--without fail. I miss her every single day of my life.
60. My desire is to be just like my mom. She was absolutely awesome.
61. I love the magnificent wonders of nature
62. and to hike and walk and enjoy good conversation.
63. I love to sit around a camp fire, kissing and being held close by the one I love
64. and chatting with good friends.
65. I love the mystery of the ocean, and lakes and rivers.
66. I love a good road trip with the one I love.
67. If I had to choose a career again I would be a defense attorney.
68. I love to crochet and want to learn knitting...one day when I have time.
69. I also know how to quilt.
70. …and to make my own clothes.
71. When I was 15 I got my first job. I worked as a seamstress altering bridal gowns in a fancy salon.
72. I've made beautiful wedding gowns for many happy brides.
73. If push came to shove I could probably live without electricity. I did it for 3 weeks following Hurricane Rita.
74. I know in my heart that one day I'm going to live in the mountains with the man I love. God is going to send him and we'll live happily ever after, making every day better than the day before.
75. ...and our love will be SUPER-SIZED.
76. I'm easily moved to tears and often cry after hanging up from a conversation with a special friend.
77. Once I turned my ankle and almost fell while crossing a busy San Francisco street...wearing high heels. Close call, but didn't stop me from wearing high heels.
78. I love hugging, kissing, hand-holding and lots of it. I would not survive in a relationship without it.
79. I am faithful to a fault, meaning I usually remain faithful long after the relationship is over.
80. My first real boyfriend is now a judge in the beautiful Colorado Rockies
81. I've never counted how many babies I've delivered before the doctor arrived.
82. I prefer non-fiction over fiction. And biographies, the history channel and documentaries.
83. I love cold weather. And snow. And making out in the private hot tub on the deck in the ski resort.
84. I love hanging sheets out on the line. They smell and feel wonderful.
85. At my house, a bath makes almost everything better. Dim lights, candles, lavender essential oil followed by my special perfume....
86. I love to snuggle on the couch with a blanket straight from the dryer. Heaven.
87. I absolutely love housework and would probably do it for a living if the money was good.
88. Savannah reminds me frequently that I'm her best friend
89. and so does Elizabeth, who is 13 years younger than me.
90. My friends know my door is open to those I love anytime of the night or day. I'm no more than a phone call away.
91. When my kids were teenagers sometimes their friends who were going through tough times lived with us for brief periods. Ron, Matt, Jennifer, Megan and Adrian were like family in those days.
92. I believe in 'soul mates'. I believe you only have one but when life throws you a curve, God sends another.
93. I believe that nothing mends a broken heart like new love.
94. I collect Franciscan pottery, the apple pattern, and I found one of my favorite pieces in a Goodwill store in Las Vegas. It was really strange. I had just said, "I would love to walk in there and find my teapot sitting on the shelf." Well, that's exactly what happened. And it was marked $2.00. Amazing.
95. I believe God will give you whatever you ask for as long as it's not immoral or unGodly.
96. I would love to speak another language and I hope to learn someday, when I have time.
97. I've lived in southeast Texas most of my life but I know without doubt that I will relocate in the future. And I'm ready, as well as excited about that prospect.
98. I'm teaching Savannah to do all things domestic, but greater than that, I'm teaching her to love the Lord.
99. And that we must never, ever let go of our faith, even when the foundation of our world is shaking.
100. She just walked over and gave me a kiss - I can think of few things better.
101. When Jarad was a little tiny guy he used to tell me "I love you millions, mom!" We're very close. He still confides in me and, yes, he still tells me he loves me millions.