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Who's
Who at Shepherd Of Hope Christian Chat
If you would like
to be added to the Who's Who page,
please email your photo and a brief bio to
Shep
This is a NO ILLNESS Zone!
So please only indicate your interests, hobbies, family or
location, etc.. nothing about your illness here!
This page is to introduce yourself
and share your family and/or hobbies and interests. All
photos and bios are subject to editing, and removal if you are
no longer using the chat room or this website.... if you find
your profile is gone, but want it back up, you will have to
resubmit it with updated information! |
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Shep
Hi! I am Shep, the founder of "Shepherd of Hope
Christian Chat & Chronic Illness Support" Ministry, Inc."
After years of bouncing from one chat room to another (finding
that most closed after just a few years) I prayerfully found
myself setting up Shepherd of Hope. This has been an
enormous source of blessing to me, even though the plan was to
bless others! I have been privileged to carry this
responsibility for the Lord and have witnessed many people
giving their lives to Jesus, many hurting souls choose LIFE
over suicide and hopelessness, and spend time daily with
people who are home-bound or looking for fellowship.
Below you will
find a picture of my sweet dog, Butchie who now resides with
my best friend. He was allergic to the factory across
the street, but now swims and has a great time in his new
home.
I currently live in Northern Michigan,
but only the Lord really knows what the future holds... I hope
to write a book one day - my life has held many pains, but I
believe the faithfulness of the Lord through it all will be
the subject of my book. I pray Shepherd of Hope
Christian Chat & Chronic Illness Support Ministry will live on
for a very long time!!!
♥ I love you all!
♥ Shep ♥ |
Ann Van
I am 53, married, and have
one son who is 21. I enjoy singing with my husband while
he plays guitar, writing, watching movies, and various
activities at my church. One of these is a support group I
started 2 years ago for the chronically ill, which is still
going strong. I like to make greeting cards as well.
The handsome man next to me is my husband, Sam. We have been
married 24 years.
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Carol_K
My name is Carol Krejci. I am living in the Lancaster,
Ohio area. I lived in Santee, CA. for the past two years
and hope to return to the San Diego area in 2013, the
Lord willing, traveling back and forth between Ohio and
San Diego as often as possible. I retired after 40+
years of working as an RN and raising 4 wonderful
children. I have 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons.
My spare time is taken up by visiting family and
friends, scrapbooking, singing with a barbershop group,
cake decorating (sometimes), reading and especially
writing stories. My joy is based on knowing Jesus as my
personal Savior. Most of my writing is devoted to
glorifying Him. I have written a couple books (Sowin’
Seeds and Touchin’ Lives and Israel, My Personal
Journey, A 40-day Contemplative Devotional). I have also
written a meditation booklet for Health Care Givers.
Being part of the SoH Chat Room has been a huge blessing
to me; I’ve made enduring friends here, friends who will
last a lifetime and beyond. |
Beth & Bob Cottrill
live in rural Saskatchewan, Canada. We spent many years in
pastoral ministry here and in Ontario, and Bob also taught
in a Bible college. We have one son, who, along with his
wife and two young kids live in Mexico City, beginning a
church planting ministry there. I'm involved in music and
enjoy encouraging women. I also love making cards and scrap
booking. I'm excited about a new ministry of writing
devotionals for Rest Ministries and have been blessed in
Shep's chat room many times. I'm also very fond of animals and
miss having a dog in our home. |
Butch
I know you are wondering
how I got on here.... after all, I am a dog... but I am not
just any dog, I know the founder, so she let me
slide this photo in here.... besides, I am the one who keeps
my mom company while she talks on the computer all day!
Not that I am complaining - she tells me every time one of you
thinks I am cute! So, keep the compliments coming...
I was born in January 2005 and I had a LOT of siblings -- I
think there were 14 of us all together! I also have chronic
illness - am allergic to lots of stuff - especially my mom's
house. I love the water, I am trying to become a famous dock
jumping dog, and I love going for walks and chasing snowballs! I
wish I had some children to play with, so I get very happy
when my 'human' sisters come to visit me at mom's house.
I was adopted to a new home in Summer
2008 and am very happy now because my allergies are under
control. I go swimming with my new daddy, Steve, and we
hike and do all sorts of fun stuff together and since Steve
married my mom's best friend -- my mom still
sees me on occasion! I am doing really well and we are all
very happy with the new arrangements! |
Lukla
I’m 33 and live in the UK. I love climbing, kite buggying,
surfing and, well, any sport that is high risk. I am a support
worker for adults with learning disabilities; I love my job
so much I couldn't do anything else. This picture was taken
in Nepal the day I arrived and was the day I lived my dream to
trek to Everest Base Camp.
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Lynn
I live in lush green Washington state. I
began my teaching career here in 1965 and retired in 1992.
Most of those years were in the elementary classroom but I
also spent two years in Washington, D.C. with the VISTA
program and two years at Seattle’s PBS station co-writing and
producing series of educational programming. Since
retirement I have been able to travel a bit with my favorite
place being the home of C. S. Lewis in Oxford, England. I
lived there for one week as part of a study group. I am on a
writing team of Rest Ministries. I am currently writing
a devotional book, words of encouragement for those living
with chronic illness. This effort will be accomplished
via God's direction and grace! |
Baggzy
My proper name
is Elsa, I am a 43 year old single mother of a beautiful
daughter who is now 17. My daughter is studying
social care in college. She's either out with her friends,
at the gym or swimming. She does occasionally spend time
with me. We live together with our two cats, Bracken
and Tinkerbell, in Perth in bonny Scotland in our little
God-given house. I love being in the garden,
listening to music, have an eclectic taste in films, like
drawing and trying to paint although haven't done so for a
while. I need to get back to it!
I also love watching rugby and "shinty"
-- a rough, rough, Scottish game.. I am quite a 'mad'
person as people say I have a weird sense of humor - (goes
with the rest of me).
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Alice & Dan
live in Dayton, OH. We have 6 children between us, 14
grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Alice facilitates
a Hope Keepers group, and Dan is her co-facilitator. Alice
is blessed to be able to be a wife and homemaker and enjoys
reading Christian fiction as well as using chat from time to
time to talk with others on-line. Dan is
an engineer, and Vice President of Dayton Gear Company. Our
greatest joy has been serving the Lord together for the past
18 years.
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Free2BMee
My
name is Shelby, or "Free", and I currently reside in Canton,
Ohio. While I am not married and have no children of my own,
I am the godmother of two precious little boys, Elijah and
Isaiah. I also have four dogs (Molly, Buddy, Rusty, & Lucy)
and two cats (Midnight & Mischief). I am currently in college
studying as an Intervention Specialist major (Special
Education). I am a Kindergarten / First Grade Sunday school
teacher for my Church. I am also part of a trio called New
Generation, so music is one of my passions, from singing to
playing an instrument. As well, I am in the process of
writing a book giving a testimony of God's goodness and mercy
with all that He has brought me through. Everything I do is
to serve and glorify Him for all the blessings He has given me
and the ones He will grant me as my future goes on!
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Quiteme53
My name is Richard. I live in Australia and I am 55. I have
a
wonderful Christian wife and we have been married 29 years and
have 3 absolutely wonderful children who are now 18, 15, 13.
and we are so proud of them all
I love the Lord and just love working in his fields as he
asks me to do. I loved working as a carpenter & jointer in the
past and now helping and serving the community with an
emergency
service organization that helps with storm damage. I so
love working for God in his fields. I love belonging to the
local Baptist church. I am learning to sew and I like
reading and listening to music; ohhhh, I love my music.
Thanks Shepherd of Hope - I so love and truly appreciate the
wonderful
website and thank Shep for having it for us all. |
Catherine
Hi, my name is Catherine and I live in a
beautiful spot in southwest Montana called Sheridan. I have 2
grown children, a son who is married and has 4
children and a daughter who is single. I am semi retired. I
work part time and enjoy writing and my new found love
photography. I collect dolls and stuffed critters of all
kinds. The Lord has given me a heart is to minister to hurting
women. I love doing that most of all!
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Hairstylist
I
have been married to my
hubby for 45 years and live in the small town of Cowpens SC.
In our
household we live with our 2 adopted children ages 13 and 17
our 16 year old Dalmatian and a spoiled black cat "Oreo" who
helps me chat with ya'll on Shepherd of Hope. We live on
a farm and raise cows, pigs, chickens, and horses, along with
a couple of liters of "barn cats". We love the Lord with all
our heart and try to put Him first in our lives. We are active
in our local Baptist church. Our kids are going full time at
sports and rodeo, which keeps us very busy.
I thank God everyday for Shepherd of Hope and the friends I
have made there and you are
in my heart in prayer daily. Ya'll have been such a blessing
in my life.
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Chris
Grace & I have been married for 9 years. We enjoy music very
much and I sing in a semi-professional men’s choir for the
last 11 years. Shepherd of Hope family means a lot to me and I
really appreciate the times when we are able to chat and
encourage one another in the things of God! This past year has
been a year filled with many challenges but through it all God
has been showing us that we need to trust Him through the good
times as well as the challenging times. Proverbs 3: 5-6.
Blessings to you all! |
Mal
Hello all! My name is Mallory. I'm 19 not married and
haven't even dated yet. I'm holding out for that man God
intends for me to meet. I have faith that one day He will
bring us together. I write letters to my future husband. I
think one day he will really appreciate them and I'd love to
look back and read them when I'm an older woman. I love art
and photography. I'm going to college for fine arts/studio
arts. I feel that I can express my self through art and
painting. I hope that as people look at my art and
photos they will feel the love of Jesus and know that this
art was inspired by his love, suffering, and forgiveness for
me. He was beautifully broken for me, and I thank Him for
it.
Everyday I strive to grow closer to my Father, and that's
what I hope for as I spend time on this site. |
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♥ In
Loving Memory ♥
ThereIsHope
Saturday, January 16, 2010 ThereIsHope went to be with the Lord.
She was 40
years old, a wife, and mother of four boys.
She has touched the hearts and
lives
of so many here at Shepherd of Hope
and we will miss her dearly. ThereIsHope (Hope)
was a co-moderator in the chat room since it began 2 years
ago.
"This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope.
Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions
fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. "The
Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The Lord is
good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. Lam. 3:21-25
"Hope. What a powerful word.
Hope is what sustains me daily. Hope to see my Savior. Hope to see my
children grow up happy and healthy. Hope to find a balance for my mood as
I am bipolar. I could go on and on, but I am sure you get the point. If I
have no hope, then I have nothing at all."
By ThereIsHope April 22, 2008
Rest is peace, dear sister - I look forward to meeting on the
other side where there will be no more sorrow, no more
illness, no more pain. I love you... Shep |
♥ In Loving Memory ♥
Yorkie
Friday, June 11, 2010, Yorkie went to be with the
Lord. She was just 39 years old, but battled years of
illness following a gymastics accident that damaged her
brainstem. She has been a long time user of Shepherd of
Hope Christian Chat and never complained -- just encouraged
others and prayed for everyone.
She loved her 4 dogs (a yorkie of
course) and a cat and her baby 'catie' was even allowed to
stay in the hospital with her as she spent so much time there.
Her kind heart and joyful and humorous personality will forever be remembered.
I first met Yorkie 2 years ago, and
got to know her, her mom, Katie, and her doggies. It was
a true privilege to spend time with her on several occasions
and to represent Shepherd of Hope at her funeral on June 15,
2010.
Rest in Peace, my dear sweet, sweet
little sister! Until then... My love to you, Shep
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