Cast Of Characters - Kelli
Cast of Characters:
If my life was a story, the person below would have a starring role. I want you all to know more about them, so over the following weeks, I’ll be including various interviews that I’ve recently conducted with the most important people in my life.
We’ve always been different, but she works hard to understand me and tries to relate. She's the mother of four (count 'em!) children and we are all drug free, still talking to our parents, and not living in the gutter. :) She’s a wonderful schoolteacher and is full of compassion for children, especially those from underprivileged families. Most of my life, it has been her voice that spurred me to be strong and independent. Everyone that knows her, says that I get my personality from her. She’s funny, silly, and loves to laugh and she’s always been my biggest supporter.
Here is the interview:
Erin: Where are you from and why did you leave?
Kelli: I was born in California and my family left during my freshman year of high school, because they felt there was too much violence. We then moved to Burns, Oregon and that is where I met my husband, Jack.
Erin: When & how did you first decide that you wanted to be a teacher?
Kelli: I have always loved children. I think the years that I home schooled you children was one way I fulfilled that desire, but I just didn't know it then. I remember teaching Sunday school, Missionettes, and Girls Club. I just really enjoyed encouraging young things to grow in safe and loving environment.
However, I clearly remember when the Holy Spirit spoke so softly, and said that he had a mission field for me. I knew in my heart that it would be with children and it would be big. At the time, I didn't really know what it would be. Then one day in 1995, I knew it would be the year you graduated from high school. I was confident that 1997 was going to be a year of change, but still I didn't know what it would be. Two years passed, you graduated and it came to me.... I said, "I want to be a teacher."
I felt determined, but I was also realistic. I struggled with speech when I was in high school, so I figured I would start with that. If I could survive that, I knew I could go to college and become a teacher. Well, I got an A in that class, and off I went. Did I ever think I would actually finish? Nope, but like the little elf in Rudolph, I just kept putting on foot in front of the other and well...the rest is history. I am in my sixth year of teaching and I will walk in June for my master's degree.
Erin: You were 18 when you first got married and then pregnant. What was that like? Share some of your misconceptions and fears...
Kelli: Well, actually I was 18 when I got married and 20 when you were born. I wanted my marriage to be forever, but I really had no clue what marriage was about. I just did it! There wasn't too much thought beforehand, we loved each other and it seemed like the thing to do. Isn't that what girls were supposed to do anyway? You know get married, have babies, and live happily ever after?
Okay, we eloped! Somehow the word Wedding brought to mind a different picture, but hey we’re still here. Our wedding cost 50 bucks and it lasted 30 plus years. Kind of like a VW Bug, reasonably priced and durable. :)
Erin: Describe for us a moment in your life when you felt exhilaration and a sense of accomplishment...
Kelli: Probably when each of my babies was born, especially the first! :) I suppose that's why I had four. The truth is I would have tons of children, if it hadn't been for my wise husband who has a knack for looking ahead.
Other than that is would definitely have to be when I graduated with honors for both my AA and BA. However, even more than just graduating was the gold sash. Not everyone gets a gold sash. Words can’t explain the joy I experienced when they handed it to me. I was so proud.
Erin: If there was one movie or movie star you could say influenced your style, what/who would it be?
Kelli: Oh, Jamie Lee Curtis. She is so amazing and real.
Erin: What is, in your opinion, the greatest band of all time?
Kelli: Hands down The Beatles, Paul McCartney, and Wings are the greatest musicians of all time! Need I say more?
If my life was a story, the person below would have a starring role. I want you all to know more about them, so over the following weeks, I’ll be including various interviews that I’ve recently conducted with the most important people in my life.
My Mother, Kelli.
We’ve always been different, but she works hard to understand me and tries to relate. She's the mother of four (count 'em!) children and we are all drug free, still talking to our parents, and not living in the gutter. :) She’s a wonderful schoolteacher and is full of compassion for children, especially those from underprivileged families. Most of my life, it has been her voice that spurred me to be strong and independent. Everyone that knows her, says that I get my personality from her. She’s funny, silly, and loves to laugh and she’s always been my biggest supporter.
Here is the interview:
Erin: Where are you from and why did you leave?
Kelli: I was born in California and my family left during my freshman year of high school, because they felt there was too much violence. We then moved to Burns, Oregon and that is where I met my husband, Jack.
Erin: When & how did you first decide that you wanted to be a teacher?
Kelli: I have always loved children. I think the years that I home schooled you children was one way I fulfilled that desire, but I just didn't know it then. I remember teaching Sunday school, Missionettes, and Girls Club. I just really enjoyed encouraging young things to grow in safe and loving environment.
However, I clearly remember when the Holy Spirit spoke so softly, and said that he had a mission field for me. I knew in my heart that it would be with children and it would be big. At the time, I didn't really know what it would be. Then one day in 1995, I knew it would be the year you graduated from high school. I was confident that 1997 was going to be a year of change, but still I didn't know what it would be. Two years passed, you graduated and it came to me.... I said, "I want to be a teacher."
I felt determined, but I was also realistic. I struggled with speech when I was in high school, so I figured I would start with that. If I could survive that, I knew I could go to college and become a teacher. Well, I got an A in that class, and off I went. Did I ever think I would actually finish? Nope, but like the little elf in Rudolph, I just kept putting on foot in front of the other and well...the rest is history. I am in my sixth year of teaching and I will walk in June for my master's degree.
Erin: You were 18 when you first got married and then pregnant. What was that like? Share some of your misconceptions and fears...
Kelli: Well, actually I was 18 when I got married and 20 when you were born. I wanted my marriage to be forever, but I really had no clue what marriage was about. I just did it! There wasn't too much thought beforehand, we loved each other and it seemed like the thing to do. Isn't that what girls were supposed to do anyway? You know get married, have babies, and live happily ever after?
Okay, we eloped! Somehow the word Wedding brought to mind a different picture, but hey we’re still here. Our wedding cost 50 bucks and it lasted 30 plus years. Kind of like a VW Bug, reasonably priced and durable. :)
Erin: Describe for us a moment in your life when you felt exhilaration and a sense of accomplishment...
Kelli: Probably when each of my babies was born, especially the first! :) I suppose that's why I had four. The truth is I would have tons of children, if it hadn't been for my wise husband who has a knack for looking ahead.
Other than that is would definitely have to be when I graduated with honors for both my AA and BA. However, even more than just graduating was the gold sash. Not everyone gets a gold sash. Words can’t explain the joy I experienced when they handed it to me. I was so proud.
Erin: If there was one movie or movie star you could say influenced your style, what/who would it be?
Kelli: Oh, Jamie Lee Curtis. She is so amazing and real.
Erin: What is, in your opinion, the greatest band of all time?
Kelli: Hands down The Beatles, Paul McCartney, and Wings are the greatest musicians of all time! Need I say more?
Labels: cast of characters, interview, kelli, mom
posted by saucybritches at
2/05/2008 04:19:00 PM
1 Comments:
Wow, what an inspiration. I love how your mom transitioned from mom to teacher and knew change was coming when you were in high school but WAITED for it to unfold in her life. She seems to have a clear sense of purpose, of knowing why she's on the planet and what really matters. I admire that so much.
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