Saturday, June 23, 2007

Many Hats




I have always wanted to wear hats but I don't seem to have a head for hats. I try them on and try to tell myself that I can do it, but I can't.
Though I can't wear hats and make any kind of fashion statement, I seem to have plenty of "hats" (metaphorically speaking) to wear every day.
Hat #1 - I am a wife to the most wonderful husband ever. I don't deserve him and I am reminded regularaly as I listen to women whose marriages are in trouble, that I am blessed! We are going strong after almost 37 years!
Hat #2 - I am a mom to 5 amazing children. Sometimes I wonder how this all came together and I have these kids that are out changing the world. Only God! I love my children and their wives/husband and their children. Family is important to us. Family times are a real event. (really you must be an Event Planner to pull off our family gatherings)
Hat #3 - I am a NANA to 15 (almost 17, we pray) beautiful grandchildren. Psalm 128 has been a very special passage to me as it reminds us that children and family are blessings directly from God's hand. It ends with verse 6 saying "May you live to see your children's children." I'm living it and I am in awe of God's blessings on our family. My one prayer is that I can know how to be the best NANA to all of these children.
Hat #4 - I am the Director of Pregnancy Services and Birthmother Counselor for New Life Pregnancy Center. I was called in an amazing way to New Life and I have worked there for 18 1/2 years. I'm an advocate for adoption and passionate about saving babies and ministering to women. I can't imagine not working there.
Hat #5 - I am a Pastor's wife. There was a time when I thought I would not want to be this. Thank God that He knows what He has prepared us to do. I love being a Pastor's wife and sharing life with so many special people. I love teaching God's Word to some very special women.
Hat #6 - I am a musician. I love to play the piano and I use this love to communicate my praise and worship to my Lord.
Hat #7 - I am ME - cindy seay. I am still trying to figure what that means exactly in light of the other 6 hats. Every day, if I listen, God reveals a little bit about his plan for me and what His design looks like for me.
I love my life - I love my family - I love my job and most of all I love my God!

11 comments:

Unknown said...

yea cindy! this is going to be so much fun!
can't wait to read your thoughts and advice!
reading other people's blogs can be a little addicting-so i might have to start timing myself or i'll be on the computer all day!
i'm anxious to hear what you have to say and see all your favorite pictures!
love you-
liz

Jennifer Bacak said...

This is awesome Mom! I'm super excited about what God can do through this blog. Plus it's fun. We'll be checking back!
jenn

Kathy said...

Hey Cindy,
I was so ecited to see you had a Blog.I was at awe to see how Jessica has grown to be a beautiful young woman,She was always a beautiful young girl.But I've missed alot not being able to see my church family,Seeing all this and reading it all has made me HOME SICK for my church family.
I can't wait to see more of what God has planned for this blog
Love you, Kathy

Hendrick Family said...

I'm so excited about this! I will be reading and soaking in all your words!

Praise God for you!

Christy VW said...

Hi Cindy! I am so excited to read your new blog, and learn form all your wisdom!! I'll check back soon.
Chrsity

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for the opportunity to connect. I look forward to reading, learning and sharing.

aisforannie said...

Thanks for doing this, and sharing all God has taught you. Exciting! You are a blessing!
Love,
Annie

Pam said...

Cindy,
It will be wonderful to learn all of the things that God has taught you. You are such a blessing to all who know you.

Love you,
Pam

Unknown said...

Hi Cindy:
I was so excited to find out about your blog. I will look forward to checking in from time and time and read about what is going on in your life and reading your godly advice. You are a dear friend.Bernie and I miss the church so badly.

Tammy

Anonymous said...

I am Beth S, a pastor's wife in CC. Some of our members' daughter goes to your church and love you and the church. I love your blogspot. I also am involved in women's ministry and the local pregnancy center, presently trying to give it new life as it has declined and is in the re-birthing stage. Appreciate your prayers. I love your thougths and insights. Do you also speak at women's events, retreats, etc?

Blessings, Beth S

Cindy Seay said...

Beth S.
Thanks for checking out my blog. It is a small world isn't it? What church are you at?
Pregnancy Center work takes all that you have. I will be praying for you as you work to "revive" this ministry.
I would love to hear about your church and your Women's Ministry.
Blessings,
cindy