Mentor Mom Highlight & Introduction #4

Introducing…

Jere Frady

Jere has helped us out as a Mentor Mom for the last 3 years. She loves it because MOPS provides a place for mothers to interact with one another with a Christian influence.

Jere and Ray have been married 32 years, and have spent those years in Sheridan. They have a blended family: Ray had 3 children and Jere 1 when they were married. Two of these kids are now married and Jere and Ray get to enjoy 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Jere’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Jere likes crème brulee, the color green (about any shade, but especially forest and Kelly) and cross stitching. She enjoys Rosamunde Pilcher’s books (English novels) as well as The Great Exchange.

Jere is gifted in the areas of encouragement and friendliness (hospitality).

Jere likes to be messy!

When asked how she most often deals with messes, she replied, “If it’s a physical mess, right away – but if it’s an emotional or spiritual mess, I pray and find time to share with a good listener.”

Jere said she got a lot of insight from Dare to Discipline by James Dobson as her kids were growing up.

She recommends we take time just before our husbands get home to do our hair and makeup – to help them feel special and like we’re taking time and putting in some effort for them.

Jere asks us all to remember to be a parent in authority while our kids are growing. Then, we’ll get to enjoy them as friends when they are grown. She urges us all to discipline our children in our home (and reap the benefits in public). “Be consistent and follow through,” she says. “Don’t make idle threats.” And, most importantly, she reminds us to teach our children about Jesus by our own examples.