October MOPS Meeting!

Our next meeting is October 12th! Make sure to RSVP for you & your kiddos by Monday, October 4th. Email your RSVP to templemops@gmail.com

On October 12th we will be talking about Finess - finding comedy in the daily grind! Our speaker will be Kim Ransleben - back by popular demand! And you don't want to miss the great craft!

The Blue table will be providing our brunch items - thank you, blue table!

Feel free to invite other moms to join us, but make sure you tell them how to RSVP for childcare!

MOPS begins in 5 days!

We are just 5 days away from our first meeting of the semester!!! It is going to be a great year of MOPS at First UMC, Temple! Come join us as we take a closer look at our theme, Momology: the Art and Science of Motherhood - This Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 9:30am.  We will introduce our new Steering Team, see an awesome devotional from MOPS International, and work on a fun craft! If you have not RSVP'd for childcare, please email dianekiblinger@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list...Our childcare rooms are FULL - but you can still come to the meeting...you will just need to find a sitter or bring your kiddo(s) to the meeting with you.  There is always a chance that someone who RSVP'd will not show, so it's a good idea to get on the waiting list.  Hope to see everyone Tuesday!

Mom of the Month, Laura Bersoza

Madelyn, Laura, and Oscar Bersoza

What do you enjoy most about being a Mom?

I think the best thing was the instant love I felt when Madelyn was born. I have never experienced that kind of love. The love for your child is so intense. Of course I love my husband, but its a different kind of feeling and love. I also love making Madelyn laugh and seeing her happy!

Where did your husband propose?

We took a trip over Christmas break to Riudoso, New Mexico with another couple to go snow skiing. On Christmas Eve, Oscar and I were sitting by the fire and he proposed. He had been asking me some serious questions all night, so I was starting to get suspicious. The other couple got engaged too! We will be married 6 years in July.

What are your secret snacks?

Chocolate, Chocolate, and Chocolate!

What is your fondest memory of your grandmother?

My memaw was very loving. I always liked to sit on her lap and rock, even up to a few years ago before she passed away. She was the best cook! She always had lots of food and desserts! She made the best chocolate pie-my favorite

What is your most memorable family vacation?

When I was in 8th grade we went on our first cruise to the Bahamas. It was for my sisters graduation present from high school. Well first we went right after school was out in May and there were lots of kids that just turned 18 that were there to party. Some were our neighbors and they were loud all hours of the night.

My sister and I were at that stage where we fought alot and I wanted to do everything like her. We got into this huge fight one day b/c she was wearing a hat and I wanted to wear one too. It was so dramatic! Also, while we were docked at the Bahamas, my dad was exploring the town and all of a sudden this women comes out of an alley and pulls out her breast b/c she was a prostitute. My dad ran away as fast as he could! We still tease him about it. It was a really fun trip overall!

Best piece of parenting advice you have received?

My mom always tells me: This too shall pass! Short, but sweet!

What is your favorite home cooked meal?

My moms homemade chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy-yum!

When do you sense being most alive?

When I have consistently had my quiet time with the Lord and been in prayer. It makes such a huge difference!

4 Questions Reminder

Are you using the 4 questions for correction?

1. What did you do?
2. Was that right or wrong?
3. What should you have done?
4. What do you think we should do about this?

Guess who's pregnant?!

Check it out!

Easter traditions

St. Patrick's Day is over, now we are fully focusing on Easter. I loved this article about instilling Easter traditions.

March MOPS

March meeting will be next Thursday, March 12 from 9:30-11:30 am. Please join us! We'll hear a testimony from our good friend Marla about God's faithfulness to their family in blessing them with four children (two are in Heaven).

We'll also host a baby shower for Hope Pregnancy Centers, Inc. A gift is not required but if you want to bring a (tax-deductible) donation feel free!

Special items they especially need are:
- new washcloths and towels
- new booties and socks
- new pacifiers
- new onesies
- new sleepers
- new small baby toys
- new bulb syringes
- packages of newborn and size one diapers
- new or used outlet covers
- new or used baby bathtubs
- new or used maternity clothes
- new or used cribs, swings, bouncers, exersaucers, hi-chairs, etc.