Westside MOPS is strating September 18th at 6:30pm. I am very excited about this school year starting even though I don't have school age children. Last year I joined the Mothers of Preschoolers group (MOPS) at my church. I have had a heart for a Moms Ministry for the past few years and was a part of the Coordinating Team at our church in Oak Harbor, Wa. We were a small group so we decided to do our own program rather than be a part of the MOPS International Organization. It was less money for us to spend and we were able to customize it to reach other mothers besides just mothers of preschool age children. I have still always wanted to be a part of a MOPS group and even thought about doing my church moms group and a MOPS group at the same time but never was able to fit it into my schedule. Now that I have had the opportunity of being a part of a MOPS group I just love it!
Our theme this year is "Fresh Air" and "What Every Mom Needs" a book by Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall who run the MOPS Organization. I am reading the book and have liked the little bit of it that I have read so far. I am working on taking time to sit and read a little each day. What I love about MOPS is that it is a group of women who all have something in common. They are all mothers of small children. They may come from different backgrounds, different income levels, different church affiliations, etc... But they can all relate to each other and support each other in a very special and challenging time in their life. This year's theme is going to be incredible. Talking about the basic needs of moms and taking a step back to breath fresh air. Whether you are a mom or not, this sounds great!! Life can get so hectic and stressful. It will be great to have two nights a month that are specifically for me to relax and get a breath of fresh air!
If anyone is in the Portland/Beaverton/ anywhere in driving distance, this is going to be a great group to be involved in. We are meeting in the evenings on the 1st and 3rd Monday night starting on 9/18/06. Our evening program will allow us to include working moms and single moms and others who have not been able to join in the past. We also will have more opeinings for moms to join than in the past because we were limited by childcare openings as well. Most children will stay home with other family members, but if needed we will still offer childcare with advance enrollment.
Check us out at www.westsidemops.org or go to www.mops.org to learn more about the MOPS International Organization.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Missing Friends
It has been so busy in my life that it seems I don't have time for friends. I don't even have time for myself. I definitely don't want this to be a depressing entry so I will not go down that road. I want all my friends to know that I miss you and think of you even though I have not been able to call you or email you lately. I want my blog to start being a place where we can connect more and maybe just keep up with what is going on a little better. That does not mean that I should not be calling you, so I promise to make an effort to do that more. After moving back to Oregon in November I have been even more isolated than before. There are alot of factors that play into that but I have come to the conclusion that it is not going to get any easier. Life is going to continue to be busy, as our kids grow up more we will be busier with their activities, we have jobs at home and outside the home, and life just gets busy! So here is just my way of saying that I miss you and wish I could spend more time talking to you and getting together with you.
Jennifer, you are now the friend that live closest to me. You are also my friend that I have had the longest. I am so excited that you are joining MOPS because now I will have more opportunities to see you.
Tammy, I miss you living close by and wish we could have spent more time together before you moved. I want to call you and email you more and find out how you are doing.
Cheryl, I know you are always a phone call away and you never seem to get frustrated with me when we don't talk for awhile. Thanks for all your support these past few months. I hope you can come to MOPS so we can see each other more.
Jessica, I can't believe it has almost been a year since you moved and since I have seen you. You are such an encouragement to me. You understand more than anything what we went through in leaving Oak Harbor. I want us to stay close friends and hope we get a chance to visit you soon.
I have more friends and love each of you dearly. Even though I may not have time to call or email at this busy time in my life I hope to stay in touch and find opportunities to catch up. I think of my friends often who have blessed my life and contributed to my growth as a wife and mother. Thanks, I love you all!!
Jennifer, you are now the friend that live closest to me. You are also my friend that I have had the longest. I am so excited that you are joining MOPS because now I will have more opportunities to see you.
Tammy, I miss you living close by and wish we could have spent more time together before you moved. I want to call you and email you more and find out how you are doing.
Cheryl, I know you are always a phone call away and you never seem to get frustrated with me when we don't talk for awhile. Thanks for all your support these past few months. I hope you can come to MOPS so we can see each other more.
Jessica, I can't believe it has almost been a year since you moved and since I have seen you. You are such an encouragement to me. You understand more than anything what we went through in leaving Oak Harbor. I want us to stay close friends and hope we get a chance to visit you soon.
I have more friends and love each of you dearly. Even though I may not have time to call or email at this busy time in my life I hope to stay in touch and find opportunities to catch up. I think of my friends often who have blessed my life and contributed to my growth as a wife and mother. Thanks, I love you all!!
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