countrygirl3's profile

Hometown

Akron, Ohio

Places I've been

Spent most of my childhood and teen years working my grandmom's farm. Haven't done much traveling; I see family in W.V., and took my two youngest sons to PA. a couple of years ago. My husband took me too Gatlinburg Tenn. for our honeymoon, 18 years ago.

More about me

I am a christian and depend greatly on Christ through out each day. After that I'm a mother of three boys; 27, 17, & 16. I love to do floral arranging, painting for my church, crafts of all kinds; and I even sold some of my wares in a shop for a while. I love having a vegetable garden which seems to get bigger each year

I have one very old dog, and several cats; and have taken in and helped many wild injured or young/lost animals.

I have spent many years volunteering for the elderly, children's programs, school programs, church programs, and simply enjoy being there for my family and friends.

I would like to have my own farm someday with alpacas and soy sheep, and try to be as independent from the main stream of commerse as possible.

My husband Olen and I have a growing interest about fishing - (actually: his interest is growing - mine was always there) but I would like to learn how to "fly fish".

I enjoy many types of music but definately not all; I also enjoy many Kevin Cosner, and Patrick Swayze movies. But, above all other stars Jane Seymour is on the top of my list. She has influeanced many aspects of my life, and I am very greatful to her and her mum for the values which they hve displayed throughout very difficult times.

Activities

I enjoy crafts, painting, (usually murals for church), floral designing, gardening, working with animals, children, and the elderly.

Favorite Charities

I don't have any favorite charities: but my father died of lung cancer, my mother died from a series of strokes over three years, and my brother is a diabetic, so when those organizations call for help with distributing information for fund raising, I always try and help.

Favorite Music

I enjoy many types of music, mostly christain, but I also enjoy some of the 60's, 70's, and 80's and certain types of country, and even some classical. I also enjoy some "musical" songs; and many that have a catchy rythum.

Favorite TV Shows

We don't have cable or satelite, so we don't watch a lot of TV, But we do rent movies a lot. I would definitely have to say that my favorite TV show when we had TV would be "Dr. Quinn" hands down.

Favorite Movies

"Dancing with Wolves", "Ghost", "One Night with a King", "Happy Feet", "Field of Dreams", "Dirty Dancing". There is a lot more that I can get glued to the set when I watch them but I can't think of them right now.

Favorite Books

The Bible, "Burry My Heart at Wounded Knee", "Carrots love Tomatos" (one of my many gardening books)' and any and all "Do It Yourself Books". I was raised with 3 older brothers and a father who fixed everthing him self - so I have learned to do things on my own.

Favorite Quotes

"It was then that I carried you" from the poem titled "Footprints in the Sand". Its' a poem about how God carries you through the tough times.

Favorite People

This one is simple "Jane Seymour", and I wish I had been fortunate enough to have spent time with her mother. Next after Jane I would have to say my mother's father Clyde Vincent - he taught me how to appreciate the little things in life: like how to whittle, make rings out of nickles, and how to have a great time fishing even when we never caught anything. He was the only male I felt safe with growing up. And I would also have to include my dad's mother Rose Tresz, for teaching me the value of working hard in the fields, doing a good job in all that you do, and finding the simple pleasures of holding a chick as it hatches, the calmness of a fire place, and the peacefulness of a summer day.

Favorite Places

Out in nature, horse back riding, traveling through mountains, streams, woods, wide open fields. I love spending time where I can enjoy what God has made for us.

Favorite Animals

ALL, not real thrilled with insects but I love all animals. But I guess if I had to choose I would pick the ever devoted house kitty. I have several and although I do have my favorites I can honestly say I love them all very much. When it comes to wild animals; I have a hard time choosing between the bald eagle, the wolf, and the buffalo. All of them are majestic and strong and have come back from the edge of extinction. They are looked upon as spiritual symbols for all of the American Indians of today and from the past. They are very strong animals.

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