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"Mamma Faith" Faith Scott Siler City, NC (919) 742-7327 "Mamma Faith" (as I call her) is the woman who taught me how to be a mother. She taught me how to be a teacher. She captured my heart when I was 19 years old and so desperately in need of a strong woman (mother figure) to show me how to be what I needed to be; To love and teach and train children; so that they would become thinking little people who walk in understanding and conscience. Mamma Faith has served as an Au Pair herself and in many nations. She is a missionary and my spiritual mother. Sometimes she forgets that I did grow up along the way and I was almost afraid to include her on my reference list because when you call her... she will be brutally honest .. telling all my success and failures. Unlike all the others. I never know which tales of my life she will choose to share, and I am biting my lip fretfully at which part of me she will expose next. (smiles). She is the most insightfully acquainted reference as to my very nature. You perhaps, will not get off the phone without her touching your heart deeply. You will also envy the fact that I have been nurtured by someone so wonderful. She also is the only one on this list who will be surprised to hear from you (perhaps Laura too) on account of I couldn't get a hold of her (missions in Africa) and If she ever had a computer to email.. she wouldn't know how to turn it on. She is elderly but you wouldn't know it. Her opinion counts and I wouldn't do a thing of any great importance in life w/out consulting her. If I ever needed her I simply call and say so.. and shortly thereafter she would be on a plane to come visit. That's just the way it is. While I lived and worked at Beulah Retreat & Conference Center, "Mamma" Faith Scott was the one who mentored me (and 2 other young girls) in the daily "job" we performed as child care takers for the other staff members children ... who worked at the facility. She knows what a blast I have with kids and of my deep commitments. I learned from the best at a very young age and am proud to call her "Mamma." She will also keep you on the phone to find out "how are you doing darling?" And you won't want to hang up. I returned to the Center later in life when I was an adult and cared for my "Mamma." At the same time worked there. For one of my interviews ~ a family asked me, "Who is your hero?" and "Why?" That was easy. "Why my Mamma of course," I said. "I want to be just like her. Closest thing to Jesus anyone can get. That's why." |
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| Mamma came to Chicago, IL. to minister to my family when I called and asked her too. I was very ill and even though it was Christmas and 75 below with the wind chill (not a car on the road) she faithfully managed to pull up in style. Stayed for a week, then went on her way. Everyone loves Mamma, and you will too. You will have to call Mamma for her reference as she has directed me to invite you to do just that. You will hear my voice on the answering machine, don't confuse yourself ... I no longer am in NC living with her. She just doesn't want to change my greeting. :) |
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| Dear Family: I've known Mary since her late teens. I've had much to do with her spiritual and physical side of life. It wasn't until years had passed that I realized I had won Mary's heart as a mom. I learned I filled and possibly helped fix the gap between she and her parents. She took me to meet her sisters and mother and I had the privilege of both living with them and leading them to Christ. So you see, I suppose I know Mary and her family back and forth & inside out, both sides: physical and spiritual. Mary is quite capable, caring, considerate, and can be quite a whole lot of fun. Her capabilities with children and teenagers are unfathomed. There is very little that Mary cannot do or knows very little about. And because of her vast knowledge, she can be, in my words, �wild.� I don�t use that, necessarily, in a bad sense. You will get a lot of joy out of her and much creativity --- just make sure you give her your personal boundaries. Now, you will be happy, very happy with her. She�ll fulfill all your needs. I don�t think I need to say much more, for my second paragraph says it all. You�ll never regret choosing Mary as your right hand or your childrens Nana. Mary calls me Mamma, and that is true. So I speak not as one who would sugar-coat, but as one who would hand to you my daughter, and say �she�s come a long way --- and will work out quite well for you.� Call me at my home number above. I would love to speak with you or answer any questions you may have concerning Mary. Regards Faith Marjorie Scott |
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| UPDATE: I got a hold of Mamma. She sent me this letter for her reference page here. |
| One of my Sweet Potato Devotionals (dedicated to "Mamma.") Title: "Do Not Kick Against the Pricks" |
| Al Burch & Mamma Faith |
| Mamma Faith |
| Jamie, Shelley, Mary, Al, Mamma, & Mike |
| Mamma, Janeen, and Brittany |