In June a friend asked me if I’d be interested in going to a conference with her. I wasn’t sure what exactly it was all about and I had just started with getting my blog up and going, but it sounded like fun and my husband agreed, so I signed up! Now the time is here and next weekend we are headed to Texas for a blogging conference called Declare.
In order to get to know some of the people attending the conference I’m joining in on a link-up, where I’ll share a 4×4 of 4 things:
Here we go!
4 Things About Me
- I am married to a remarkably handsome, funny, sarcastic, caring, and loving man who also happens to be the love of my life.
- We have four beautiful children and I love being a wife and mother.
- I grew up in a small town. To most that means under 1,000 people. Come on, that’s HUGE! My hometown boasts around 200 people. I knew everyone I graduated with – all 21 of us. Three of those were foreign exchange students…
- My degree is in Agricultural Education and I have my teaching certificate, but have never used it. My Granny told people I went to college for my M.R.S. Degree. She was right; I earned that degree after two years and love being Mrs. Tuley!
4 of my endearing quirks
- I am VERY indecisive. Unless you ask me where I want to eat for lunch; then I’ll respond with “Not Chinese.”
- I hate shoe shopping. My mom, husband, and best friend all refuse to shoe shop with me. I don’t blame them. My feet have OCD. I’m pretty sure that’s the only part of me that has that quality.
- Along the lines of shoes; I wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of high heels because they are terribly uncomfortable. And they’d make me taller than my husband; and I’m only 5’3.
- I am a very detailed individual. I am also a very unorganized individual. That means I can make nice lists. I just won’t be able to tell you where they are.
4 things about my blog and writing
- I started writing two years ago when our son was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 10 months old. I simply journaled our days in order to remember everything and to keep everyone updated. After his surgery, he was in the hospital for a month. They say it takes 30 days to make a habit. I’ve continued to journal throughout!
- I’ve had several people tell me that I should write a book. I always respond “I’ll do that with all this spare time I have.” Maybe someday!
- Because of the writing comments I’ve received, and encouragement from my husband and a good friend, I decided to start a blog to share some of what we’ve gone through and how God has provided (and continues to provide) for us as we continue on our journey.
- My husband wrote the first three posts to our blog. They were the E-mails that were sent to family and friends immediately following Josiah’s diagnosis and surgery. A fourth post was four months later, after we learned the tumor was growing back and Josiah would start chemotherapy.
4 of my favorite things
- Praise and worship
- Time with family and friends
- Chocolate
- Pizza and a movie night with my family. We make pizza then have a picnic in the living room while we watch a movie in our pjs.
Patti Miinch says
When I first found your blog (via the Declare Community post), I read Josiah’s story, and my heart was touched over and over. He — and your family and his med team — are on my prayer list. Your family pizza night sounds wonderful — will you adopt me? 🙂 Looking forward to meeting you next week!
Amy says
Thank you so much Patti! Come over anytime! 😉 We had a movie night tonight; although it was with popcorn, as we cleaned out all the leftovers from the week! Looking forward to meeting you as well!!!
Nice to meet you! I love your comment about shoe shopping. 🙂
Thanks! It’s a chore. 😉
You should try Zappos.com because they will send you as many as you are willing to order and then send back the ones you don’t like! Love it. I hate shoe shopping too. But it is a sacrifice I am willing to make for fashion… 😉
My husband has mentioned Zappos a few times. I need to check it out.
Fashion–not. me. at. all. I’m all about the comfort! Hence, the shoe issue. Lol.
We also have pizza and movie night! And I also wouldn’t wear high heels for any amount of money. I fell off a pair in middle school and never looked back.
I think you are funny and look forward to meeting you in a few days!
Emily
I look forward to meeting you too Emily! Sounds like we have a bit in common! 🙂
I’m so proud of all you have become. Words cannot relate how I feel. I love you,
Your Mama.
I love you too mom!!!
I am so incredibly proud of you! As I just read this it it brings tears to my eyes(allergies
Allergies seem to run in our family these days…
Love you!
Ok, so we are so much like each other. Wish I was able to come and hang out with you.
That’s awesome! Sorry you’ll be missing the conference. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
I can so relate to the detailed yet disorganized quirk! I always say I’m organized in my mind.
I read your about page, and I will pray for Josiah and your family. Hope to meet you next week!
I’m not even sure I’m organized in my mind! LOL.
Thank you for your prayers! I hope we get to meet up as well!
I think you kept things going pretty good during the hospital stay and the following year. I know you didn’t choose this but so proud of the courage and dedication you and Nathan showed. Praying for the best for you and your family. Love you.
Thanks Aunt Betsy! Love you too!
Amy,
It was fun visiting your blog and learning a bit about you. I look forward to personally meeting you in a few short days.
Blessings,
Cherie
http://thewerners.org/2014/08/01/factoids-about-me-as-i-prepare-for-declare/
I can’t believe the time is almost here! It’s snuck up on me and I’m so excited! Looking forward to meeting you as well!
I take credit for that high heel quirk! 😉 Can’t wait to drive down with you in a few days. *squeals*
…there I go squealing again. Sheesh.
I give you 100% credit for that! I’m so excited!
Wow Amy, you definitely have a testimony to share! I’m with you on those ‘organized’ lists that get lost in the pile 🙂 See you next week!
Good to know I’m not the only one!
I noticed through the comments that you are driving with Jennifer and she’s an online friend of mine so I’m hoping that means there is a better chance of meeting you next weekend. 🙂
I’m truly enjoying this linkup. Such fun to get to know one another.
There are times I wish I grew up in a small town. Sounds so wonderful. I like small groups of people! And I’m very indecisive. 🙂
Your son will be added to my prayers.
Blessings.