I am not sure where this originated but I aspire to live this out in my life!
Lawrence and Reda
When I transferred to Freed-Hardeman College January of 1979 one of the first people I met was Lawrence. He was my first date at the school and then he waited a long time to ask me out again! I got to know him through shared classes, devotionals and trying to match make him with several friends and family members. I thought he was such a wonderful guy! I still think so too!
Lawrence and I both shared an interest in mission work and still do! We were part of a group called Campaigns Northwest. In 1980 we traveled to the northwestern part of the United States to work with small churches. These works had been pre-arranged with the churches by Obert and Juanita Henderson. During our preparation meetings, camps, and travel to our locations, we spent a lot of time together. I remember taking a hike in Colorado and realizing he was for me! We were both to work with a small congregation on the Oregon coast. Ranch Road Church of Christ in Reedsport, Oregon. It was during our time serving this church that Mt. Saint Helens erupted in Washington state on May 18, 1980, and Lawrence asked me to marry him! That was 37 years ago! We completed our time with that congregation and went home and got married. And now you know a little more of our story.
Questions?
I have a little favor to ask today?
Do you have any questions for me? Years ago when my older boys were teens they had their own magazine – Redding Magazine. Some of you may have heard of it – it was world famous (well not exactly but nationally maybe). The boys wrote about many topics and it even featured columns by both grandmas and I had my own column! For my column, people submitted questions and I would answer them. It was fun and interesting especially for me. I did get a lot of questions everywhere I went. Probably because a 5-foot tall woman running around everywhere with a van load of kids was a spectacle. I was asked if I was a school, daycare, boy scout troop! So here is your opportunity. You may ask your question in the comment box or you may send it privately to redaredding@gmail.com. I will choose some questions to answer, just for the fun of it! If you do not wish your name to be published let me know. Thanks!
An Interview with Sarah from China!
Happy Birthday, Sarah! In honor of Sarah’s birthday, I thought it might be nice to ask her a few questions about her experience in China (so far).
Here are the questions and her responses.
What do you miss the most? Family and friends
What do you wish you had taken with you? More towels because all the towels are very small and strange here.
What do you like the best about teaching English in China? The students and how friendly everyone is.
What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about the Chinese people? Chinese people really care about social status. Also, babies poop in the street until they are seven.
What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about yourself on this trip? I am more Chinese than American. haha.
What makes you happy there? My husband and teaching a really good lesson.
What makes you sad? Not having many women to talk to. Also, how discarded some people are from society. Like the street sweepers.
What is your favorite food so far?Jiaozi or pot stickers.
What size are your classes? 20-25 students
What age are your students? 18-21 although I have one business English class with older men.
What do you want to bring home with you?A fan, a Chinese dress, and nunchucks
What do you enjoy the most? We enjoy going out to the track at about 8:30 pm and running with the community and practicing nunchucks, playing Kungfu or TaiChi, and doing acrobats. The community is wonderful here. The nightlife is especially interesting.
What has made you say WOW? Children walking across busy traffic by themselves and masterfully navigating through the cars is pretty amazing. They are much more brave and skilled than I.
If you have questions you would like answers to leave them in the comment box below and I will see what I can do!
If you would like you can send her birthday wishes at sarahnseth@yahoo.com or leave a comment on here as she is able to read this blog.
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Interviews with Ember and Esther
Ember (7) and Esther (14) have had birthdays in the last few days. I wanted to share their answers to a few questions I asked.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Esther -Midwife
Ember – Policewoman
What is your favorite thing to study?
Esther – Biology
Ember- Math
What is your favorite book?
Esther – Ten Kids and No Pets
Ember – Corduroy
What is your favorite color?
Esther – Dark Royal Blue
Ember – Teal
What is your favorite food?
Esther – Shrimp
Ember – Masala Chicken
What is your favorite dessert?
Esther – Coconut gelato
Ember – Ice Cream (Cherry)
What is your favorite game to play?
Esther – Catan
Ember – Solitaire
What do you want when you feel bad?
Esther – Give me a hug
Ember – Leave me alone
What is your favorite pet?
Esther – I would more likely want a cat than a dog.
Ember – Cat
What is your favorite thing to do with the family?
Esther – When we are all together like on holidays – games and singing and stuff. When it is just the girls – funny movies or tell funny stories
Ember – Go to the YMCA
What kind of clothes do you like best?
Esther – Classy
Ember – Shorts and T-shirts
What makes you sad?
Esther – People that are hard to help. Like if they are sick or in a bad situation.
Ember – Sad movies
What makes you happy?
Esther – When I get answers to something I didn’t know. Or when I know what to do in a situation that I didn’t know what to do before.
Ember – Birthday Parties
If you could go anywhere – Where would it be?
Esther – New York City, Africa, Switzerland, Paris, France, Egypt, Jerusalem, Middle of the Ocean and Greece, +
Ember – Eiffel Tower
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