Monika Cook
Wedding Officiant
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My Story
My
P
ersonal
S
ide
M
arried to the love of my life, Jeff
S
tep-mother of two boys
E
mptynester
Chip, our chocolate lab is our third son
N
ew to grandparenting ... loving it!
B
orn in Germany
R
aised in the
Ottawa Valley
F
amily is more than blood
"Friends are the family we get to choose"
E
njoy cooking
I cook at a camp each summer
T
here's nothing like good live music
L
ove meeting people and hearing their stories
I find great satisfaction in helping others
My
P
rofessional
S
ide
E
ntrepreneurial spirit
R
an my own catering business for years (started it as a hobby!)
C
ounselor
I currently work at Ongwanada Hospital as a chaplain serving those with varying levels of developmental disabilities
I love teenagers and believe in their potential
I have led many inner city missions trips through the years
I am the creator of Circle of Friends, a performing arts team comprised of members with developmental disabilities
for the past 10 years I've coordinated a Christmas Eve dinner for those lonely or less fortunate
I love the opportunity to speak and I'm booked regularly within our community
I network well and love creating teams
My
P
assionate
S
ide
I am passionate about people, I love helping them
I am passionate about thinking outside of a box, by creating new things and opportunities
I am passionate about my faith, and attempt to live out my beliefs practically
I am passionate about ensuring people have opportunities to grow and develop
I am passionate about people with disabilities, and encourage others to see past their disability and highlight their ability
I am passionate about the things I've experienced in life, believing my lessons can encourage others
I am passionate about being thankful, believing that expressing gratitude is a powerful gift
I am passionate about celebrating life, feeling honoured to share in other's special moments