Way Corp group(s) I was in
14th Way Corps
Where I live
Mechanicsburg Ohio
Married or Single
Married
About Me
I am very happily married to Mark Howley, 14th WC, since July 6, 1986. We still love and serve God. We have two wonderful kids who are Eph. 3:20. Joanna Abigail, (1988) a college grad (psychology SCL)and John-Mark Simpson,(1991) at Urbana University (double major, history and education). We have 3 cats, Jingle Bell, Jessie and Katie.
My Interests
I garden and sew. I still cut an occasional head of hair or stink up my house with a perm, but for the most part am no longer a professional cosmetologist. I love to read and I enjoy nothing better that to have a quiet night at home curled up with my favorite fella ,and best friend, in front of our fireplace.
Both my kids were identified as having special needs early in their lives, and while I was learning about them and advocating for their rights, I learned to help other parents of children with disabilities. This has become my professional focus.
As a family, we are all Disney fans and we go to WDW as often as we can afford. Mark and I think we like it so much because it reminds us of being at the Rock ( hot , crowded, fun and you meet really great people there). The kids love it because it is Disney. We have had some great vacations .
Mark and John-Mark both love history and they are Civil War re-enactors. They belong to a regiment from Lima Ohio and they are planning a trip to Gettysburg to partake in the huge re-enactment there.
Employment or Career
I am employed as an Parent Mentor for the education of children with special needs, a mentor to parents and a consultant to schools. I provide support, information and training and function very much as a mediator. I also am a puppeteer with 5 puppets with special needs. I go into schools and colleges and work as a Disability Sensitivity and Awareness Trainer. I also am a mentor/tutor for a program that works to build academic and employment skills for youths at risk.
Music I Like
Just about anything. Rick Springfield is big in this house. I went to see Chiago and The Doobie Brothers. They put on a great show. I still love Carly Simon, and lots of 80's music. My daughter is a huge Duran Duran fan so we hear a LOT of 80"s music. I have taken her to see Duran Duran and she loves Rick Springfield so I have taken her to see him several times.
Books I Like
The Bible of course. I read biography, some fiction. I like classic literature. I've read almost all of Agatha Christie's novels and some Elizabeth George. All of Jane Austen, the Bronte's, Some of Dickens. Now that I have a Kindle and can get the classics for free!
I am fascinated by what makes people tick. That is why I like biographies. I've read a ton of those and I like it when there are several to read about a person so I can get different perspectives.
Of course I have lots of gardening books to torture myself with. All those beautiful gardens impossibly perfect. You just know that they had a team of gardener's there to make it just so, but I like to dream that I can do it too.
Television I like
Downton Abbey, Britcoms. I like the Big Bang Theory. If we have time and there is nothing we care to watch, we slip in a DVD. We are all movie buffs, especially old movies.
Movies I like
Romantic comedy. Some drama, Classics.
I saw Lincoln most recently with my family.
Recently seen :
The King's Speech, Music and Lyrics , The Queen, The Lion in Winter, Carolina
I am not keen on horror films. I had enough horror in my life before the Word.
Sports Teams I like
My son in the band at Urbana University (Go Blue Knights) so I go to those games. I live near OSU so I am a Buckeye.
I am still not a fan of professional sport. My heart was broken by the Minnesota Vikings in the 70's and I have never recovered.
My Email Address:
jacquelinehowley@hotmail.com
Comments
Thanks for your comment! I don't get on this site enough and it was a real blessing to see you there and to read your comment! Wow! That took me back. I just visited the Suminskis in October down in NC - Joe was my wow brother and it was a huge blessing to see them. Also saw Claire (married Jeff - can't remember her maiden name) - and lots of others. Brian Bliss sang for us and of course I cried. It was awesome. Yes, who could forget some of those days working on grounds crew? Lots of weed pulling and other tasks. I am so thankful for all the learning. Had forgotten the marigolds - HA - but it all came rushing back So funny! God Bless you and yours!
Leslie
That was a fun year too!. I have the most wonderful husband in the world. We met
my interim year and got married 10 years later. We are here in Greensboro with
Steve and Marguerite Keil, Anne Traci Wheeler Ricard, and The Desmarais are in
Wilmington. Were moving to WV when we sell our house to take care of my DAD. Keep in touch. Love Beverly
Kee
site and its been fun. Its so good to see you and Mark and your beautiful children.
You guys were such a blessing to me in the Corps. I have a soon to be 13 year old
who is 5'8" and a blessing. Write when you can. Beverly
how are you doing? i was looking at some of you pictures....your kids are beautiful...how have you been doing?? we are doing good...
talk to you soon
ruth
Love to you, so glad to see you are well.
Blessings,
Dan
God bless! So great to hear from you. Thanks for the note.
-Dale
It was nice to hear from you. Please forgive me if I am slow to respond, Circumstances have left me without a computer at home, so I don't get many opportunities to chat on line. I hope to rectify that situation very soon, please keep it in your prayers. I'm glad to hear that you and Mark and your kids are all doing well.
God Bless,
Craig
I just found this site today and am totally enjoying the pics, etc. Oh, the memories!!!!! What's new with you, Mark and the family. All is well here. I am loving "Smalltown America" and the quiet that comes with it. Write back when you can.
Blessings,
Pamela Small