This Is Who I Am - List

After much reflection and introspection I am making an alphabetical list of the things that make me, me. I'm sure there are more that I could add, but for now this is who I am:

First of all I am of the female persuasion.
I am AMERICAN by birth,
I am a BAKER of cookies and cakes (nothing fancy),
I am a CHRISTIAN by faith,
CARING and COMPASSIONATE by nature,
CREATIVE and CURIOUS, 
DEARLY loved DAUGHTER (though my parents have passed),
DAYDREAMER extraordinaire,
EMOTIVE EMPATH,
FAITHFUL FRIEND (I'm a good listener),
FIRST-BORN child,
I am completely FALLIBLE,
GRATEFUL for all my blessings (God is good),
A GRANDMA to six greatly loved grandchildren (my biggest blessings)
I am a HOMEBODY with questionable housekeeping skills,
IMPULSIVE at times, but mostly cautious,
INQUISITIVE, always ready to learn something new,
KINDHEARTED,
LOVER of God, cats, chihuahuas (and other small dogs), music and chocolate,
I am MARRIED and the MOTHER of two sons.
NORMALLY NON-VIOLENT and NURTURING,
I have OLD-FASHIONED values (never going to change),
ORGANIZATION eludes me, (You should see my desk!)
OVERWEIGHT (pleasantly plump, maybe?)
I am a PEACEMAKER, a POETESS,
A QUIET introvert (is there any other kind?),
An avid READER (my Kindle is maxed out),
I am RIGHT-HANDED,
I am a SISTER, aunt, niece and cousin,
SAVED by the grace of God through Jesus,
I tend to be SELFISH (but I'm working on that),
I am SHORT in stature (I've actually shrunk an inch!)
TEA is my beverage of choice in the mornings,
The THESAURUS and dictionary are my friends,
I am UNDERSTANDING (but not always understood),
I am VALUABLE to my family and friends (or so they say),
WIFE to a loving, faithful husband,
I WORRY too much, (should pray more)
I love WORDS and WRITING makes me happy.

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Revised 7/11/24

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 9/9/2019 7:09:00 PM
Very open and honest poem with thought
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Date: 9/3/2019 6:03:00 PM
Hello Kim Merryman, yes you are all thes lovely things. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 8/12/2019 7:40:00 PM
A story of a lifetime, poetically penned. Lovely. Ann
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/13/2019 5:19:00 PM
Thank you, Ann!
Date: 8/12/2019 6:55:00 PM
Kim congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/13/2019 5:18:00 PM
Thank you for my placement, Dear Heart! I am thrilled!
Date: 8/9/2019 8:38:00 PM
Congrats here, Kim. Yours was fantastic.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/13/2019 5:18:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Date: 8/8/2019 10:16:00 PM
Hi Kim, I love your list, I thought by you first comment on me that you were Christian. You sound like someone I would like as my friend/neighbour. Frances
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/9/2019 12:07:00 PM
Thank you, Frances! What a sweet thing to say!
Date: 8/8/2019 4:33:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/8/2019 12:24:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 8/4/2019 7:52:00 PM
wow, I love how you chose to do your list, talking all about yourself.What a great way for us to know you better!! Like you I am a first born and have that love of words and poetry!!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:09:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Date: 8/4/2019 3:50:00 PM
Revelatory of someone who can be trusted, and whom I'd like to get to know. A list to be very, very proud of, Kim. Great! Best wishes, Gershon
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:09:00 PM
Awww! Thank you, Gershon!
Date: 8/4/2019 1:48:00 PM
- A wonderful list that tells a lot about you , Kim :) - Lovely poem :)   - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:06:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 8/3/2019 6:56:00 PM
A list that reveals a great friend, wife and grandmother. A person who loves God and loves to write!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:05:00 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Date: 8/3/2019 3:23:00 PM
Oh, what a fantastic list and so open about you. Good luck in this contest. The abc is perfect. Your short poet friend)) Panagiota.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:03:00 PM
Thank you, Panagiota! I'm glad you liked it.
Date: 8/3/2019 3:06:00 PM
I love the way you did your list, kind of a cool way for people to get to know you! I have 3 chihuahuas myself and 3 children, 3 grandchildren and was one of 3 myself... nice to meet you! Enjoyed this one!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2019 2:02:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra! I was hoping to let people get to know me a little better.
Date: 8/3/2019 10:21:00 AM
Kim, I enjoyed reading your "Who I Am" bio! You sound like a well-rounded lady and the type friend I cherish. Good luck in the contest. Many thanks for your kind comment re the Prairie Farmer write. I grew up on a farm in Indiana and have many fond memories of life there. Best to you - Bob
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2019 2:24:00 PM
Thank you, Robert! It's good to hear from you again!
Date: 8/3/2019 4:48:00 AM
Kim, I can tell by your abc list that you are also a person who loves a challenge. Grandchildren are our biggest joy! I have ten of them, and I pinch myself every day and say "Ten? Really? You overachiever you!" Ha! Nice list. Good luck for a win!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2019 2:23:00 PM
Thank you for your comments, Caren! Yes, I do like a challenge, but then some things come easier to me than others. Acrostics to me are easy but I haven't been able to write a sonnet. Grandchildren are the best!
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