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Shelly Aamodt
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The
parable of the mustard seed found in Matthew 13:31-32 is one of my
favorites. From it I
have gleaned, that in all I do, what little I have to offer, is much
when God is in it. How
evident that truth has been throughout my life.
Growing
up in rural
Midwest
America
, my values and direction were always conservative. From
my father, a World War II veteran came the understanding of the
importance of love for country and sacrifice for freedom.
My parents instilled in me an interest in current affairs and
political awareness. Many
a Sunday we had discussions regarding a 60 Minute episode
or what had taken place on the McLaughlin Group.
It was established early on by teachers and classmates alike,
that I was of opinion on almost every issue.
That boldness can be attributed to my family.
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My
love for history and the
social sciences were
present and grew with age.
My degree in
Elementary Education came
from the
University
of
Wisconsin
–
River
Falls
, where I also obtained
a Social Science Minor.
I had the
wonderful privilege of
twelve years of teaching
in grades first through
eighth grade.
I also had the
opportunity to have a
short teaching stint in
England.
Over the years I
have continued to take
graduate classes in the
field of Education.
However,
it has been as a wife of
twenty-eight summers to a
generous, loving and
supportive husband and
mother of two fantastic
children, that life has
been most rewarding.
Not a big job by
the world’s standards,
but the most important job
from my perspective.
Presently,
I am a small business
owner; producing video
presentations for special
occasions, such as,
wedding receptions,
memorials or graduations.
Each day you will
find me with my two dogs
at side, working at the
computer creating a Mustard
Seed Presentations video.
What a blessing it is to
do something that is so
enjoyable, allowing for my
God given talents to be
used.
Actively
studying American
history and political
science is more than a
hobby for me.
During the eight
years of the Clinton
Presidency, my heart ached
for our country.
The frustrations of
seeing what I valued
dismissed by so many
brought me to an active
role in both writing and
participating in local
politics.
In two years I have
written nearly 100
letters, many published
throughout the nation.
With the desire to
speak for the innocent
baby that has no voice or
to address an issue such
as, the importance of
having non-activist
judges, came a realization
that although I am one
small person in this
world, if God is in it, my
voice can be used.
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