If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?
Trust me, it doesn’t take much to confuse me.
First of all, I like my name. I have grown into it just fine. It hasn’t been easy, but over time, I’ve grown to love the meaning and somewhat uniqueness of it.
I would not change it but shorten it to my nickname from my Dad, which is Mimmie.
My name is Jemima. My friends call me Jem or Jemmie along with other names not suitable for print.
Describe your dream chocolate bar.
I don’t like chocolate much. It is not my go-to for an instant high.
I was at an ice cream shop, and looking at the menu, I asked if there was any ice cream that didn’t contain chocolate. The clerk’s mouth fell open for a second or two. When he recovered, he asked if I was a woman. Taken aback, I ask why. He answered that he had never met a woman who didn’t like chocolate.
I don’t hate it.
I will have some chocolate once in a while. When I do want some, I go to the store and purchase some Lindt milk chocolate with almonds. But I will admit I do like Leonardis or Neuhaus chocolates better.
We pray for things we don’t have, or for things we need, like our health is compromised, the bank is on our tail for payments we can not make, or we desire a promotion we believe we should have.
Regardless of our reasons for praying, we know that our source is the Lord. Without Him, we can’t do anything. He gives strength. He gives means. He creates opportunities.
He is the same in the past, today, and in the future. There is no one like Him. He will never leave us or forsake us.
This is his promise.
His promises are yes. His promises are amen or so let it be.
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?
I believe it is a Dr. Suess book.
I loved it all the way. I liked the words, and the illustrations were great. I also liked Green Eggs and Ham, or was it called Sam I Am? Can’t remember, it was a long time ago.
I just thought everything was cool back then.
I still think it is all cool, Sam I am.
All thanks and praise belong to God.
He is worthy to be praised from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same.
When we are in health and have good times before us, and things are going smoothly, it is easy to praise the Lord.
When things are going badly. When the medical report is poor. When there is no money to pay all the bills. When the boss hates you. When everything at work is wrong, it is hard to sing praise.
But Job said, “Although he slay me yet will I trust him.”
To come to this realization is a big step of faith. But like Job can we take that step?
It is all a matter of trust. It’s a matter of turning your eyes upon Jesus and to look in his face and not at the problem.
Yes, humanly speaking, it is hard, but if we dig deep and think about what lies before us, the choice is easy.
Remember, he is God.
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.
I have a simple life.
Simple is good. There are no complications when you believe that He rewards those who passionately seek Him.
When I wake up before dawn, even before my world awakes, I get to pray, talk with the Lord, and thank him for another day of life.
I have so much, yet there are others who have more, but that does not bother me. I do not envy them when I look at my life. Today, my heart is full, and I thank my Lord because he has done so much for me.
It’s so simple just to talk with my Lord. It brings a smile to my face.
Sometimes, our minds grow stale, and we get tired. Not that we do not love the Lord, but we truly do.
Routine can be mundane, unevenly, and, at times, boring.
We need revival in our spirits. We need to zip up our hearts and feel that love and commitment surging through our veins again.
The only way we can get that is through prayer. Our deeds are not enough, but our hearts need to be engaged with the Lord. In close contact with praying and diving into his word is the way. A special shout out to the Lord who doesn’t hold anything from us.
Revive us, oh Lord.
So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. Psalm 80 verse 18.
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?
When the computer screen starts to swim and my eyes begin to shut down, it is time to unplug.
I usually set an alarm on my fitbit to tell me to start packing up and get ready for bed.
If not I just put a timer on the cell, and when it goes off, I get ready for bed.
It is good to listen to your body, especially your eyes. You have a pair, and they do not grow back. It’s best to take time out. It will be in the end more productive because you will not end up taking forced stress or medical leave.
Nothing is worth it.
Health is wealth.
What quality do you value most in a friend?
It is hard for me to trust people. Frankly, I am not a people person because I don’t trust easily. I’ve been burnt several times.
I know people have a lot impacting their life, and life at best is brief, but if I give that person my attention, my time, my thoughts, my deeds, I expect something in return.
When I spill my feelings or even confide something somewhat trivel, I don’t expect a friend to make light of it, repeat it , or dismiss it as if it was not worth of a second thought.
I listen, and I evaluate, and mostly, I try to be there. I even try to see things through their eyes.
I expect the same.
If I don’t get it I know I am not important and I come to the conclusion that this person is a fair weather friend if I friend at all.
Don’t break my trust.
Friendship is a two-way street. I travel on my side, making the right stops. A good friend travels on their side doing the same. We connect many times, and we turn and go the other way without crashing into each other.
What jobs have you had?
Yes, I do.
I can’t complain about my past employment. One boss said to me you will have a few jobs in your work life and will take away some skills that will be beneficial in the future.
True? Let me see.
One summer, I stuffed envelopes. That could be an invaluable skill.
Right?
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