Ashro Woman: Patty G.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Patty from Rockford, IL
This fabulous first lady and mother has been a professional nurse for over 40 years! “I love nursing because it is ministry work and therapeutic for me.” (What if we all treated our work with that kind of love?)
Patty’s faith and heart is evident in everything she does—whether that’s blessing her patients, helping congregants toward healthier living…or putting together one of her vibrantly colored salads. Yasss, Salad Queen!
| Name |
| Patty G. |
| Which city do you live? |
| Rockford |
| Which state do you live? |
| Illinois |
| How would you describe the Ashro woman? How do you embody her? |
| Classy,Sport, fun loving as the Whitney Houston song states she is every woman. I embody her by chosing clothing that fits my classy and active life style for a photo shoot, church, or leisure wear. |
| How long have you been an Ashro customer? |
| 15 years |
| What do you do for a living? What do you like most about it? What don’t you like? |
| I am a professional nurse for over 40 years. I love nursing because it is ministry work and therapeutic for me and those I get the opportunity to assist with physical and meet healing. The thing I don’t like about nursing is the politics that sometimes happens that may prevent patients from getting what they need in a timely manner. |
| How do you spend your free time? |
| I enjoy spending time with my husband and enjoy hosting family dinner every few weeks it is so therapeutic. |
| What small thing makes you happy? |
| Reading about God and Romance novels they all end the same way. In the romantic novel they meet fall in love love have some major problems solve and live happily ever after. |
| What is your best dish? Who do you make it for—and where do you typically serve it? |
| I am the salad Queen. I make beautiful vibrant colored salad that will catch your eyes and leave you scrapping the bowl making you ask for more. |
| What do you love about fashion and style? |
| I love vibrant colors, and cloths that are well fitting fashionable and affordable. |
| Has anyone in particular influenced your style? |
| My mother was a very fashionable woman. She shopped at thrift stores new stores flea markets. Wherever there was clothing or jewelry you could find my mother dressing to impress. |
| What occasions/events do you dress up for? (for example-do you often dress up for church, cultural events, charity events, going out, etc.) And how often do you typically get dressed up? |
| I am a nurse by trade I have a closet for uniforms and shoes for that. Topically I get dressed for church shoes and a bag or a must occasionally a hat. I dress in formal attire for charity, events, weddings, going out with my husband, and funerals. I typically will choose an outfit color and lay everything on the bed so nothing is forgotten and build around my chosen outfit with shoes and all accessories. |
| Are you a woman of faith? How does that faith affect your life? Please tell us more. |
| I am a woman of God I cling to my faith in all matters I consult God about all things that are transpiring in society. I also talk to my husband and pray with him he is a Minister. |
| Do you attend church? What church do you go to and what do you love most about it? |
| Yes, Macedonia Baptist and Words of Relevance and on line ministry my husband began at the start of Vivid 19. |
| How are you passing along your faith traditions onto your children/grandchildren? |
| I try to give Godly advice to my children about all matters when my children approach me about situations are problems that may have encountered throughout their week. |
| Are you a First Lady or a Pastor? |
| Yes |
| If yes, tell us about it. |
| I am the First Lady of Words of Relevance and online ministry that began out necessarily in 2019 due to COVID-19. My family and I inspire people to choose God and salvation. My husband preaches on Sunday, my daughter does Monday morning Minutes, an inspiring message about God to start your week off, and on Friday I do a medical moment something to get you on a path to healthy living |
Thanks for inspiring us, Patty!
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