Carol Ann Kelly’s Facebook profile
Birthday: July 5th, 1966 ….don’t worry about the math, I’ll help – I’m 42! I’ve earned it. 
Background: Born to Missionary parents, Howard and Maxine Morarie. Lived most of the first 15 years of my life in Bolivia, South America. My hometown in Bolivia is Cochabamba.
Came to the United States in 1982. Graduated from Englewood High School in 1983.
Graduated from Regis University, bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, in 2005. (22 years later from high school graduation…but who’s counting? What can I say, I took the scenic route…and it was beautiful! Married at 18, gave birth to 3 kids, and lots of adventures in between!)
Who I am: (In no particular order…) Pastor’s wife — loving it! Mom to 3 busy daughters! Daughter. Sister. Full time friend to many people. God’s servant. Praise Team — vocalist and keyboard/pianist at church. Director of Adult Education and Parent Involvement, GOALS, Inc. Bigtime music lover and reader. Hopeful songwriter. Athlete…volleyball, racquetball, wanna be rollerblader. Love to find fun in everything I do….my motto: LIFE, put your heart into it!
Dreams: Someday I will travel to somewhere I haven’t been to at least once a year. Someday I will have time to write and develop additional worship songs. Someday I will return to Bolivia to visit my heart’s country. Someday I may open a center to help immigrant people adapt to our culture. Someday I will learn additional music theory. Someday I will have a schedule that allows me to get together with the long list of people Rob and I keep adding to with the statement: “We should get together with them!”
Family: 1 Terrific Husband, 3 Amazing daughters, and 3 crazy dogs! (Also, parents–my grandparents have all beat me to heaven–siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lots of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews!)
Husband – My one and only!
- Married Rob Kelly in 1985. We are enjoying life together and continue to feel so blessed to have the kind of love story we have. Rob is my best friend, he’s my favorite person to spend time with and we have a boatload of fun together. Biggest bonus for us is that we’ve had the opportunity to be in ministry together at Northern Hills Christian Church for over 22 years now! What a tremendous blessing to see God’s work firsthand in the lives of so many people, beginning with our own.
Daughters:
- Robbin Nicole – 22 College Graduate of Metro State with a degree in Communications, Robbin’s drive is to serve the Lord…we know many adventures await her! (She’s already a world traveler having spent significant time in Brazil, Italy, England, Canada, Mexico, Czech., Austria, Germany, and Switzerland! Maybe someday considering mission work in Italy.)
- Bethany Dianne – 19 A sophomore at DU . Pursuing a degree in Business and enjoying life! Very involved in music and theatre. Plays piano and sings on the Whitewater praise band at church. (She’s traveled to England, Italy, and Mexico…and hopefully a study abroad semester possibly in Buenos Aires, Argentina!)
- Elise Rochelle – 17 A Senior in high school…the baby of the family who always spreads sunshine wherever she goes! In high demand as a babysitter these days. A great pianist – she’s now teaching piano herself. A budding bass guitar player. Lots of fun to hang out with. (She has traveled to Mexico and Belize) She is a tremendous baker! Yum!
Dogs:
- Aussie – Australian Shepherd, Blue Heeler Mix. Aussie is need of serious dog therapy. Everthing freaks her out. She’s been a part of our family for 10 years or so now.
- Kami – Australian Shepherd, Lab, Blue Heeler and….pit bull mix. She’s very funny. Very gentle with people, very much all about her comfort. In her world, life revolves around her. Not the sharpest dog ever, but we love her.
- Sophie – the newest K-Dog, part Chihuahua and part Terrior. She’s a spitfire and runs the show. Cracks us up!
Favorites:
- Movie – Life is Beautiful
- Band – U2
- Color – Green
- Book – The Bible
- Things to do – Read, Play Piano, Sing, Watch movies with my family, Hang out with Rob at Barnes and Nobles
- Season – Fall
- TV Show – Lost, 24
- Food – PF Chengs, Mongolian Beef Dish
- Coffee – Caramel Macchiatto
- Beverage – Diet Pepsi
- Creation – The Colorado Rockies
- Quirks – Adding “ness” to words
that’s odd what a small world it is, my sister goes to nyack,shes a senior… and I used to go to tambo.
although only for a year, but still. Quite the coincidence.
Although im slightly ashamed to send you my myspace link . So I wont. Where as most of the comments are pretty terrible.
hi,i live in bolivia, and i’m writing a book about ayoreo history in base of interviews with an elderly ayoreo. he talked a lot about maxine and her works. but i could never find anything. i’d be interested to know if there is anything she wrote and photos of life in tobite, during the bible translation, etc. please, let me know if you got this mail and if you have anything. i’d be most grateful.
henriette
hi! ran across your blog pressing that handy little “next” button. I’ll be back again!
don’t forget to mention that you are one of my favorite people!
Hi Carol Ann
My name is Morris Olson. I had lived in the village of Tobite from January 1973 to November 1989. Sure had some wonderful memories of the Ayore work there. Not sure if you
remember me as you were quite young at that time.
I enjoyed reading your article and truly remember the nice work your parent did in Bolivia.
Some one was just out to Tobite in July and mentioned that
some of the church Elders are getting quite old now and very difficult for them to get around.
I have been retired since 2001
Morris Olson
Hi Carol,
you were a fuzzy headed cute baby when i knew you. I’m a Tambo-ite…Went to school with Mike (he would play guitars with Jon Johnson) knew your sis Nancy, and saw Mark and his kind wife in Cbba back in late 80’s.
I’ve been searchin for a Tambo or New Tribes blog in order to find out about my friend Bonita Johnson who I heard died recently. We were in highschool together. I wish to send my condolences to her family. Did I read right that both of your parents are gone? Wow, Uncle Howard and Aunt Maxine died?
My parents worked with the Chimanes in San Borja.
I have grief today about these losses.
Take Care,
Lori Kempf
Just searching on the internet and came across your site. I feel I have had a calling for quite sometime to be a resource for single moms. Though I am happily married with a wonderful daughter, I see the need so many have and would love to be a part helping the find peace. I have a background in non-profits and would like to go back there once I leave the corporate world. I am very interested in learning more about Champa House. Could you give me more info on it?
Thanks and God bless!
Carol Ann
Carol Ann,
We were in Tobite on July5, 1966! Mark stayed with us while your parents went to Cochabamba awaiting your arrival . Now, after so many years ,it is delightful to learn of your lovely family and your fruitful ministry at Northern Hills Christian Church.
I wrote to your mother but the address I have is not valid any longer and my letter was returned. Can you help me out?
May the Lord continue to bless you and make you a blessing.
Janette ( Jenny) Metzger
Hello Mrs. Metzger – I’ve been trying to find an address for Charlotte. I would like to write her and hear what she is doing. We were at Tambo together in 1966 (I think it was!)
Thank you
Galilee
Hi Carol, I loved reading your website. I would love to talk sometime. Love, Alison
Hola, chiquita! What a surprise to find you on the web! I’m looking for Bo Bradford. Heard anything from them? Hey, write me back. Because of your page, I feel somewhat “caught up” but you don’t know about me! Great to bump into you again. Loves and kisses, Deby Castro – TAMBO ‘82
Hello Carol Ann – I went to Tambo with your brother Howard in 1960’s. He was a couple years younger than I. I am sorry about your parents. I admit I do not remember you. But I found you cuz I am looking for Charlotte Metzgar. I believe you had an e-mail earlier this year from her mom. Would you be willing – if you have her e-mail to send her my e-mail and ask her to contact me?
Did I understand right? You write music? Praise and worship? I LOVE new songs!!
Cheers
Galilee Borden Weldon
Tambo 1963 -1967
I graduated from Tambo in 64. I’ve lost track of everyone and then I found this site! Classmates were Herb Winstanley, Dan and Joan Frewing, others ??? Mr. Pitinger was there and Miss Hvitved was just arriving.
I heard the school had closed; is that true?
Came across your blog accidentally. Read your about me.If you are looking for a visit to a country of diverse cultures India should be your choice for your next visit .
Hi-
I was a Depue, married now and am a Hoffman. Attended Tambo with my Depue cousins in 1976-77. It was a teriffic year. You summed it up really well about Tambo. I loved it there. Currently I’m a worship leader, keyboards and piano. Also direct a choir and accompany a homeschool choir. I coach a large volleyball team. My husband Randy and I have 6 amazing children and many, many opportunities to serve the Lord here in PA. We are committed to His ways!! God bless you. Karna Depue Hoffman