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About me and who I'm looking for

About me:

I am a widow,since Feb 2006, was an administrator in street ministry, then ordained in '99. Not judgmental preachy type. My ministry has always been one of relationship building, compassion and love, I walk in the Spirit, not religion. I am moving forward as Joe would have wanted, out of grieving, to what God has in store. Looking forward again now to sharing years ahead with someone loving, funny, genuine, to enjoy life together, and touch for the better, life around us. I consider myself overall emotionally healthy and a woman of faith and integrity. I am honest,creative, caring, compassionate, and ‘socially conscious’ politically. I love animals, the outdoors, gardening, home improvement, motorcycles, crafting, creating, anything renaissance, music, boating, canoeing, camping, horses, reading, learning, growing and more. I like a comfortably clean home, organized but not a neat freak. A productive day is good, but time out for R&R is important. I am not height/weight proportionate - but not so heavy I can’t stay fit, if that makes any sense you probably aren't too shallow for my body type! I am always working to improve as I get older and preserve my health. I have reduced two sizes since 2005 and intend to keep going not for some vanity based reason but to improve health and avoid being at risk for things that accompany excess wieght. I swim in my pool and walk in the quarry I live by with the dogs, daily, for exercise. Most never think I am the age I am...so something is working! I’m mostly self-educated. I have made my living online 6 years with my own CS business, and am distance learning in pursuit of finishing my BS (I graduate May 10!)and MA (start in August 2008).

I'm looking for:

Christian, HONEST, A strong relationship with God, a great sense of humor, emotional maturity, good communication skills, the ability and wisdom to accept help from his help-meet, but make solid and loving decisions, and a great sense of humor. He would be romantic, chivalrous and patient, possess flexibility and a natural love for his fellow man, He will have a gentle heart but a strong character, be one whom honestly is led of the Holy Spirit, and I will be able to easily trust and respect that , as well as their loving heart, and their ability to withstand trials and changes that come at us in life. He will be a man whose trustworthiness creates an environment in our relationship that allows me to easily submit myself to his care and decisionmaking. He will be eclectic,creative,fun loving and like to just spontaneously enjoy a day without a plan as much as to have a planned day of play and/or relaxation. He will be open to new experiences and ideas... as long as those experiences are shaped of good things God has put here for our enjoyment, and are not in conflict with Biblical standards. No shallow Hals, or materialists need apply. Not hoping for a man huge wealth unless he intends philanthropic things with it, nor do I want someone whose poverty reflects a desire to have others care for him (true disability being the exception)-any middle ground will do. . Lets talk and go slow-I am in no hurry but serious intentioned only please, time is too precious to waste. Please, no 'serious' baggage (mental illness, anger issues) did my time in life around those things. In closing I must add that I also have this thing about meeting people online that are not local - I will want ways to verify you are who you say and speak to a pastor or someone verifiably reliable in your community about your validity. Have had a bad experience online, thus the need, so if that will offend you, I would rather you know now.