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uh-lee-shuh brit show-lee

too complicated, next question

Las Vegas, NV and she now lives in the country off of a dirt road (and loves it)

June 26, 1983 when Jesus mercifully interrupted her existence.

Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years and Yours; Until the Whole World Knows
Sitting in God's Sunshine: Resting in His Love
The Making of a Mentor
Choices: to be or not to be a Woman of God
Real Life, Real Pain, & A Real God
Pure Joy!

raw life
spiritual disillusionment
the treasures of hiddenness
choices and self-deception
mentoring
rest and stillness
spiritual formation
challenges for a volunteer generation

Jesus interrupting her life with His presence
walking down the aisle to meet Barry
backpacking through China
personal prayer retreats in the desert of Arizona
first slobbery baby kisses from children

University of Texas, Austin, B.A.—Plan II 1987
University of Texas, Austin, M.A.—ESL 1994

"My father passed away in 2001. His example showed me that God never gets nervous when we ask why? Mom lives near us and continues to be the most generous person I’ve ever known. Barry—truly an incredible man with more character than I’ll ever have—is my treasured husband, co-worker, mentor, and dearest friend. We married on June 23rd, 1990. God has graced our home with three children. Jonathan is a tender, analytical explorer. If his belly laugh could be bottled we’re quite confident it would further the cause of world peace. Keona is brilliant, beautiful, and dramatic. Holding her is like embracing pure sunshine. And our dear baby Louis is calm, peaceful, and appears to be a curious contemplative!"

God Himself—He is our treasure. His global cause—it is our own. In truth and love we will endeavor to call all nations to His throne.

relishing being wife and mommy, creating resources, speaking, and mentoring

"I have a question." (she always has a question.)

her husband
her sons and daughter
emotional honesty
troubleshooting
interpersonal sensitivity
a love for learning

spatially disoriented
high monitor within and without
chokes in a golf match

communicating, nurturing, wisdom/discernment

Indian curries
crab legs
Shanghai dumplings (preferably in Shanghai)
spicy whatever (just make it hot!)
anything her daddy cooked

Sara Groves, David Crowder Band, Jason Upton, 100 Portraits

"I only have one. Exclusive rights held by Barry. I’ll never tell."

Mexico, Canada, England, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Macao, Indonesia, Jamaica, Korea, Australia, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Thailand, Philippines, Scotland, Slovenia, Switzerland

...mission biographies, the ancients, learning styles, Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (for her son), natural health, business

warm fires and good tea
extremely hot hot sauces and fresh jalapenos
thunderstorms
rich conversation with dear friends
living where you can see the stars at night
her children's cuddles and kisses
the silence of sunrise

Oswald Chambers: "My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace nor even blessing, but Himself, my God."
A.W. Tozer: "The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him."
Henri Nouwen: "Did growing older bring me closer to Jesus?"
Basilea Schlink: "Jesus and the penitent sinner belong together."

• Persuade with love, not sarcasm.
• Attempt to leave a broader path for those who follow you.
• Never underestimate whose hand you’re shaking.
• Cultivate the discipline of stillness.
• Remember that ambiguity grants creativity breathing room.
• The world isn’t changed by the unwounded.