About Me

Picture 018I’m an American born with Hungarian blood living in a Zapotec Village in Mexico . I speak three languages (English, Hungarian and Spanish) and studied a fourth (German), since we previously lived and worked among Old Colony Germans in Chihuahua.  For those who know me, that’ll explain my confused state of mind half the time!

I have four kids, one husband, a lot of interests and a few gray hairs. (or is that a few interests and a lot of gray hairs?)

I’ve had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for 27 years and will be celebrating 22 years of blissful marriage (okay, mostly blissful) . Hey, we have a really good fight now and then, just like most of you. Making up is…uh…fun.

I’ve been a pastors wife since I walked down the aisle and said “I do” and a missionary since I said “Huh? You really mean us, God?”. We have moved 16 times in our married life and I can honestly say heaven will be my true home. I’m also a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God.

I love to read and love to write. In my spare time I like to…. oh wait, I don’t really have any spare time.

My childhood nickname is the culprit for the naming of this site. It is Inky’s spot, my spot, to muse, reflect, share. But please don’t call me Inky; I like normal names like Ilona.

If you want to know about our ministry, hop on over to www.hadinger.wordpress.com.

18 Responses leave one →
  1. 2007 September 6
    cecy ayala permalink

    My dearest friend: It was a blessing to se this page, and have the oportunity to say hi to you. I´m so happy for you, good for you that you start this desire in your heart. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
    yOU KNOW i LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, and guess what, I have thought about writing also. I will write to you soon, I never forget about you and your precious family. You are a blessing for everybody, God bless you Ilona, I hope I can see you soon, Love. Cecy

  2. 2007 September 7

    Hola Cecy! Gracias for writing. Todavia te debo una llamadita, verdad? No lo he olvidado. :-)
    I think our missionary friends have arrived in Monterrey…I’ll check on it and let you know. You just might be neighbors. (?!) Les mando abrazos a todas. Dios les bendiga muuusssshhhhhoo! (estilo Chihuahua!)

  3. 2007 September 24

    Beautiful site. I love the water lily on your title page.

  4. 2007 September 24

    Glad to have you stop by, Jan. I enjoyed your site as well; good writing!

  5. 2007 December 27

    I love your blog. I also love the fact that you are a Pastors wife and that you love to read and write. I am looking for someone just like you. Over at my blog I am starting Bible study on 1 Thessalonians. I would love to have your wisdom and advise if you could join in. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, vanessa

  6. 2008 April 22

    Thank you so much for your prayers.
    Allen is better but is very tired. He has been sleeping most of the day. We continue to pray for his healing.

  7. 2008 April 23

    @ Debbie – amen

  8. 2008 May 3

    Querida Ilona, i was looking for your personal email to send you an apology! You nade a precious comment on my blabla-la blog and I wrote you back what may have seemed as a “slap” in the face, for that I am sorry. Since you cannot see love in the written word or the tone in which soething is said…I need to apologize.

    In kindness, you told me how the Mexican people find a reason to celebrate life. My response saying that I didn’t like that they have”fiestas” for everything, though honest, might have been taken wrong!

    Since, you are a sweet person, returning into the mission field of Mexico, I truly felt that I must ask your forgiveness in what probably seemed like an insensitive, cold hearted remark. I spoke the truth but didn’t soften the words, not even with an((LOL)).

    I love the Mexican people! I love your service to them!
    And I pray that you will understand my comment!

    Thank you, Peggy

    It’s times like this that you wish you could read your remarks and delete or correct! Vaya con Dios…y muchas gracias para todo servicio a Criso. Bendiciones y mucho amor despues del perdon!

  9. 2008 July 24

    Hey there! I love your site. It is so fresh.

  10. 2008 October 12
    cynthia nicholson permalink

    What an AMAZING site! Thank you, thank you for !) creating it, and 2) helping me find it. Absolutely wonderful stuff on here!
    Love you dear Woman of God!
    Cynthia

  11. 2008 October 17

    Hi, I found you on the A/G blog ring…thanks for putting your heart and soul on the line and sharing it with the world. I appreciate your insights as a mom and missionary…I’m in the same spot (Chi Alpha in VA) with you…well sort of! Anywa, I just wanted to tell you that I was encouraged by your writings today….so sorry to hear about your house being robbed. We’ll pray for your protection today and the ease of replacement of all your family’s necessities…. You’re a blessing!
    Lindsay

  12. 2008 October 17

    Cynthia – glad you enjoy it. I’m still learning…
    Lindsay – welcome! Will you be at the Chi Alpha Missions Summit between the holidays? We’ve been asked to go; if our account can sustain it we’ll be there.

  13. 2008 October 22

    Yep, we are going and bringing a group of students. I am passing your blogsite on to some of our students that are interested in missions. Thanks for giving them a very real example of leaving it all and going… I applaud you!

  14. 2008 October 22

    Can I add your blog to my list of favorites?

  15. 2008 October 23

    @Lindsay – yup you may add…

  16. 2008 December 3

    Hey friend! My blog is now private, but I would love to invite u as a reader, if you wish…just email me at my email address and I’ll make it happen :o )

  17. 2009 October 21
    Mike Hadinger permalink

    mom. you’re really good at writing.

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