Now I See Blog
All the of the Now I See Podcast Blog, for your reading pleasure. Enjoy a new eye opening experience.
Linda Jenkins, All Things Christmas
“Christmas is all about family, friends, the birth of Jesus, and letting people know how much you care about them,” said Linda Jenkins, a retired cardiac care nurse, and someone who has a great big heart for all things Christmas.
Dave Arden, Author/Speaker (Encore)
Dave Arden, author and speaker, returns to update us on the growth of Chosen to Speak, his recent trip to Russia, and about groups forming around the world.
Debbie Sims, GriefShare
“Grief is the price we pay when we lose someone we love,” said Debbie Sims, GriefShare support group leader. Debbie’s recent losses include her father in 2018, and her brother and mother, a week apart in December 2020. “It still hurts,” she admits. “There will always...
Jenny Garrison, Pastor’s Wife, Mother of a Special Needs Child
“You have to be tough and not care what people think,” said Jenny Garrison, a pastor’s wife and the mother of a child with special needs. “My childhood made me tough. I was very much on my own. I had to be really independent and strong, and I think that helped me a lot.”
Kathleen Irish, Author
Children’s author, Kathleen Irish, has always loved little people and great big stories. “I love to be with children because then I become a child. I have lots of friends among them because I can share their imagination. I guess I never grew up,” she laughed. ...
Margot Quinn, Holiday Cooking
When somebody told her they had a fundraiser at school and sold about $5000 worth of products, Margot Quinn said, “Let me give that a try!” Margot, a CPA with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and single mom with two kids getting ready for college, was looking for ways to increase her income. The fundraiser, which featured kitchen products by Pampered Chef, was just the solution Margot sought. She got the start-up kit and hosted her first in-home product demonstration and tasting party. That was just before “the Big Game” nine years ago, and Margot has enjoyed getting and sharing kitchen tools, tips and recipes ever since. “Who doesn’t love a good tool?” she asked. “I love a good tool that makes me feel like I can cook.”
Susan Payne, Blue Star Mother
“Everyone is called to service; some serve in uniform, the rest of us should be serving here supporting them,” says Susan Payne, a Blue Star Mother with two sons in the Marines. Both joined right after high school. One has served 23 years, and is currently ranked as...
Cindy Fritz, Artist
Cindy Fritz has enjoyed art for as long as he can remember. “I was drawing recognizable figures at 18 months. I drew an angel. I still have that picture,” Cindy said. Her mother encouraged her artistic expressions and would give her art supplies at birthdays and...
Kristi Arrington, Gift Drive Coordinator
Even though she grew up in a big family, Kristi Arrington knew what it felt like to not fit in.