Monday, July 19, 2010 WOW-Zine

Welcome to another edition of WOW-Zine, the informative weekly newsletter for the Women of Wapato.

Each week I have the privilege of spot-lighting one of our women. (Don't worry, your turn is coming!) Sunday after church I spent time with the beautiful Chrissy Tuning. This is how it went down:

Sherrie: So let's sit down so I can interview you.

Chrissy: Do you know you have white stuff all over your black pants? Here, let me wipe your bottom off.

Sherrie, as I turn my backside toward her: Go for it. I've got Bosom Buddies, but I'm not sure I've ever had a Bottom Buddy before! Oh wait, Kathy Fordcye gave me some suppositories once!!

After I'm finally decent enough to be seen with her in public, Chrissy and I sit down for our visit.

Sherrie: I want to know what is your secret for having such a bubbly, outgoing personality.

Chrissy: I don't really know. I've just always been like this!

Sherrie: So you weren't shy as a kid? I'm real outgoing now, but I used to be very shy.

Chrissy: No, I've always been loud and outspoken, even as a child. In fact, I used to get in trouble a lot at school because other kids would come and tell me bad things that were happening, and I'd be the one who would be the spokesman and go tell. Then the kids who were doing the wrong things would get mad at me, even though all I'd done was report the facts!div>

Sherrie: Life can be tough, can't it? Tell me what your life is like now.

Chrissy: I've got three boys and a hot-bodied husband! I've been a Mary Kay representative for ten years.

Sherrie: What are your hobbies?

Chrissy: I guess I don't really have a lot. I love to get pedicures and do Mary Kay parties. Plus I love to talk with my girlfriends.

Sherrie: Is there anything you're passionate about?

Chrissy: I'm passionate about passion!!

Sherrie: And that's one of the things I love about you!

Sherrie: So tell me how you developed a relationship with Christ.

Chrissy: I used to go to church with my grandparents. It was really after high school that I decided to live for the Lord. But you know, I've never really heard Him speak to me.

Sherrie: That's okay. Not everyone does.

Chrissy: But so many people say they do. I'm almost embarassed to say I'm a Christian that doesn't hear God speak to me.

Sherrie: I think that's an important thing to bring up in this interview, Chrissy. God doesn't work the same way in each person's life. And I sure don't think there are many of us that hear the audible voice of God. How do you know how to make decisions in your life"

Chrissy: I check things out in the Bible. If it says don't do it, then I don't. I'm a pretty black and white person.

Sherrie: So in reality, that's the way you hear God's voice--through the Bible. There's certainly nothing wrong with that!

Sherrie: So how do you see your life twenty years from now?

Chrissy: I'll be driving a pink Mary Kay cadilac! And Bobby and I will be at the beach, with grandkids surrounding us. Grandgirls. I need some girls in my life!

Sherrie: And now to the question everyone's been waiting for ... what is your favorite kind of candy?

Chrissy: Everyone already knows it's Reese's.

Sherrie: So once again, we'll go with your second favorite. It's time for your weekly guess, ladies!

I hope you've enjoyed getting to know Chrissy a bit more. If you haven't met her yet, be sure to do so, as you'll have a wonderful new friend. Chrissy serves at church by being the Meal coordinator as well as teaching in Children's Church. Blessings on you and your family, Chrissy, and be sure to invite me to visit you on your private beach in twenty years. That hunky husband of yours can push my wheelchair across the sand!

THIS WEEK'S EVENT:

We'll rock at 5Rock Ranch beginning at noon on Wednesday. Bring your kids and a sack lunch and just hang out at the creek all afternoon. Low-key and informal, but fun! See you there.

NEXT WEEK: A re-do of the Forest Grove Farmer's Market. It was so hot when we last scheduled this that people weren't interested in being out in the heat. Let's hope for more moderate weather next Wednesday, July 28th. Our own Nicole Chan will be singing there. I'll find out what time and make sure we meet during a time we can support her with our presence. Stay tuned for further information!

Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699 sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com