Meet Mary Mearig

About moi…I’m just a shy quiet and mysterious girl who is passionate about faith, family, and adoption.  But if you must know more:

I grew up in Alaska and met my husband Seth in high school.  I said I would never date a Mearig but we went to prom together and ended up getting married fourteen years ago.  We are committed to regular date nights and have invested a fortune in babysitters…money well spent. I adore Seth and he really is the best dad…I couldn’t live without him.

I also said I would never have children but, funny story, there are three little boys who call me mom.  Kenan is 12, Kordell is 10, and Quentin is 6. We were foster parents to our boys before we adopted them…think Instant Family before it was a thing.  My oldest is in middle school which is a whole new adventure in parenting – he keeps us laughing and questioning reality. My little two go to a private elementary – good thing we moved to one of the best school district in our area.  I’m learning on the daily how to parent the kids I have, not the kids I thought I would have.  Er, wouldn’t have. It’s all very humbling.

We’ve called Austin home for the last decade and wouldn’t have it any other way.  Three fourths of the year you can find us at the pool or on the lake. My boys are water bugs and enjoy boating, swimming, surfing, tubing, fishing…if it involves water we can’t say no!  Every year we make sure and spend a few weeks in Alaska soaking up the mountains and the wilderness, then it’s back to Texas for more sunshine.  

I’m passionate about orphan care and making a difference in the world. I love to give away my time and money to make the world a better place for foster children. Nothing makes my heart sing more than a child being adopted into a forever home!

I love cooking, baking, reading, and writing. I can’t imagine life without horses and I love trying new things – my hobbies are ever rotating depending on the flavor of the month.  I enjoy fitness in a casual, non-competitive way, as confirmed by my first, last and only bikini competition. I sure do love to dance – belly dance, pole fitness, lyrical, hip hop among others. I grew up hunting and fishing, married a mountain man, and have three boys, so yeah, we do a lot of that.  I’ve dabbled in guitar, piano playing, drumming & voice lessons but sadly none of those took. Sometimes I’m into hot yoga, sometimes not. I’m currently taking hunter/jumper equestrian lessons and next up – skydiving.

I’m an entrepreneur and earned my first million in network marketing in just four years. I enjoy coaching my beloved team, helping newbies get started, and encouraging people to say “yes” because you never know until you try.  I believe if it’s possible for me, it’s possible for any girl.

I’m type A with some serious control issues. I love to organize and get rid of stuff, and I’m never afraid to revamp a system or rearrange the furniture.  My children are helping me to lower my expectations a little every day.  

Did I mention I love sunshine and coffee?

 

 

 

 

Mary J. Mearig
I love sunshine and have no idea what a day without coffee would be like. I’m married to my high school prom date. I met my husband Seth in our hometown Juneau, Alaska where we had our wedding 14 years ago. Seth has my name tattooed on his bicep and we go back to AK every summer. I’m a #boymom to three wild, funny, charming, energetic little men. I like to think of parenting as a great experiment...it’s too soon to tell if it worked or not! While we wait for the results, I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be.

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