About me « Stray Thoughts

About me

My name is Barbara. I am a Christian “middle-aged” stay-at-home mom. By Christian I mean someone who is born again by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ as the Savior from sin. I thank God for His patience and grace as He leads me along day by day.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Jim, for 26 years. We have three boys whom we love dearly and who keep us on our toes….and on our knees.

I enjoy reading, writing, decorating, some crafts when there is time. I have enough projects I’d like to do and things I’d like to learn to keep me busy for the next 50 years or so.

I had been thinking about starting a blog for some time, and blest with son’s posts about why she blogs convinced me. (I’m glad to be able to stretch my brain by learning new things, but I am new to this, so forgive me is links and things aren’t entirely smooth yet.) While this blog is a home to my “stray thoughts,” I hope it will be a blessing to those who stop by.

This page has the following sub pages.

19 Responses to “About me”

on September 3, 2006 at 12:23 am1 Jenn

I’m glad you’ve joined the blogosphere…I’m adding you to my favorites!
on September 3, 2006 at 3:18 pm2 Barbara H.

Thanks, Jenn! I’m so honored to be put on your favorites!
on September 6, 2006 at 4:05 pm3 Laurel Wreath

I am just reading your “about me” page, I laugh becaue it is me (even the three boys) =)) Ok not the 40 something=) (I am not claiming that yet) hehehee…

“keep us on our toes….and on our knees” that is my favorite saying.
on September 25, 2006 at 4:27 pm4 Mary Ann

This blogging stuff is brand new to me but as soon as I learn how, you will added to my favorites. Can hardly wait to give my testimony to the glory of Jesus Christ!!
Thank you for this wonderful idea.
…master of none
on September 30, 2006 at 6:34 am5 krystyna

Hi Barbara,
I think that I found very good pearson and posts.
Blessings to you!!
on December 31, 2006 at 3:34 am6 Kim

I wanted to e-mail you but can’t find a contact spot. I noticed you on the BJU BLoggers. I assume that means you are a grad. I gradutated in 1985. Would love to hear from you.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:06 am7 Barbara H.

Hi, Kim,

Good to hear from you! Yes, I graduated from BJU in ‘80 (should’ve graduated in ‘79 — I “crammed 4 years into 5,” as they say. )

I enjoyed looking around your blog.
on February 8, 2007 at 9:24 am8 Jewel

Hi Barbara! I found your blog through TT and have enjoyed my visit so much! I’ll be back for another visit soon! I’m adding you to my links! God Bless!
on May 10, 2007 at 11:00 am9 Diane

Hi Barbara! I am new to your blog as I discovered you on “Works for Me Wednesday”. I have enjoyed reading several of your posts and our common desire to honor the Lord. I’ll be back! Blessings, Diane
on July 6, 2007 at 9:38 am10 Leigh Gray

have enjoyed visiting your blog - keep going!!

Leigh
on August 19, 2007 at 4:36 pm11 Celia Stradley

That one lost sheep
Mar 4th, 2007 by Barbara H.

Safe were the ninety and nine in the fold.
Safe though the night was stormy and cold;
But said the Shepherd when counting them o’er,
One sheep
——-
Please, do you have the music for this song?

I used to sing it 40 eyars go, and hve lost the copy.

Celia and Duane Stradley, ministers at retirement homes.
Thanks
on September 30, 2007 at 6:56 pm12 Jim Saddler

I ENJOYED YOUR “SITE”.
on November 24, 2007 at 12:15 pm13 Claudette

Just noticed yur page….Blessings!
on December 19, 2007 at 1:16 pm14 Audrey

thanks for the lyrics and sheet music for “Babe in the Manger”. Just in time for Christmas!
on December 26, 2007 at 2:14 pm15 sandrajo

I too have been married for 16 years and I have 3 daughters. God is faithful in our recognizable moments - may we always remember what He has done.
on January 22, 2008 at 10:27 am16 Tori

Hi, I’m new to your blog and looking forward to reading some more!!
on January 23, 2008 at 10:38 pm17 Patti

My love of Amy Carmichael’s writings led me in here - and I am glad! I need a group of good solid Christian women to visit with! I am the mother of two sons both now grown and married. I have three grandchildren. I have been married to my second husband for nearly 20 years now. Two years ago he had a stroke but is doing well now. I am 58 years old. I was born in Seattle but now live in the small Oklahoma town of Alva.
I am a writer and photographer. I enjoy golf, swimming, reading, journaling, genealogy, and antiques - mostly dishes.
I used to be a runner, now I am way overweight - but working on it (swimming!) and trying not to cook and bake a lot!
I blog at: http://ricochetsmusings.blogspot.com/
I welcome email - pkilbourne@hotmail.com
on April 25, 2008 at 12:17 pm18 Mama Bear

I went to read your profile and lost my comment.

I read the post about the February meeting and the panel discussion you tried to create. I am not sure the size of your church, but this might be one of the reasons for no one being willing to participate.

Have you ever thought of compiling all of these very good posts into a book?

I attend Women’s Bible Studies and have for years at the different churches we’ve attended. I love working in Women’s Ministry. At our church now, we have many attendees to these studies who are from other churches or unchurched. I have a problem with the way some of the facilitators answer questions in class. I feel they are giving an answer sometimes based on their religion and not on the Word. I don’t think they use enough discretion. It is often their opinion they answer with.

I have answered question put to me by younger women. I try to do it with the disclaimer that my way may not be their way. I have been married for 41 years so I feel I have a few pointers about marriage and the relationship. Personally, I want my life to reflect Christ’s teaching and not the teaching of a particulare religion or denomination.

I want to be open to Christ’s leadership in the mentoring of younger women.
on June 27, 2008 at 6:17 pm19 Diane Heeney

Hi Barbara,
I have seen your postings on As4Me. I was searching for a copy of “Flame of God” by Amy Carmichael this morning (to use in today’s post on my blog) and one of your posts including the poem came up! I wondered if it was the same BarbaraH….sure ’nuff it was! I had to smile to myself….small world.
~Diane H.