"The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jer 1:4-5
This is what we talked about in VBS. How God made us so perfectly for His glory. God made us with something special in mind.
"For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son," Rom 8:29
This is the purpose of every believer..to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus.
Jeremiah is unsure of himself and questions God's judgement in choosing him.
"Ah, Sovereign Lord, I said, 'I don't not know how to speak" Jer 1:6
But God answers,
"You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you." Jer 1:7
"Now I have put my words in your mouth." Jer 1:9
Interestingly Jeremiah reminds his Creator of his shortcomings but God has already made an allowance for it. He gives him Himself. His very own words.
And here is his commission:
"See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant." Jer 1:10
Is this a stretch or does it seem like Jeremiah's calling is similar to a parent's? In a very real sense we are appointed over (future) nations and kingdoms as we train up our children. We have the power to uproot, tear down, destroy, overthrow, build, and plant.
It is a work of the Lord divinely appointed to us mothers to raise up future generations for His glory.
Lord, here am I. Send ME!! And let me uproot, tear down, destroy, overthrow, build, and plant according to Your will. Put Your words in my mouth and give me Yourself as I pour into this future generation. Amen.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Stay PUT!
Our Houdini hermit crab escaped today...again!
This time he was found under the bed instead of in my kitchen. What is the deal? He even stacks up stuff in his cage so he can climb out. Climb out and do what? Make himself a snack in the kitchen??
The kids are lobbying for a bigger cage. NO way. This guy has got it made in his fancy habitat.
I'm saying he needs a lesson on contentment.
This time he was found under the bed instead of in my kitchen. What is the deal? He even stacks up stuff in his cage so he can climb out. Climb out and do what? Make himself a snack in the kitchen??
The kids are lobbying for a bigger cage. NO way. This guy has got it made in his fancy habitat.
I'm saying he needs a lesson on contentment.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Altering The Landscape
"I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." John 12:24
Oswald Chambers calls this "Altering the landscape". I love that!
I am still so pumped from VBS that I never want the landscape to look the same again. My earnest prayer has been...Lord, what's next? How can I alter the landscape? I'm ready!"
I love the answer. It's found just 2 verses away.
"Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be." John 12:26
The answer is clear. Keep my eyes on Jesus.
This reminds me of my little kids (3 & 4yo) who love to help in the kitchen. When they are following me, I can show them just what to do. If I sent them into the kitchen to make dinner alone, it would be a disastrous mess.
Keeping my eyes on Jesus will hopefully prevent me from a making a big mess.
That said, I am preparing. Preparing for what? The next thing.
Right now I'm working with my children on being able to present the gospel clearly with confidence and love. I want them to be prepared for the next thing too.
Here am I, send ME!!
I'm ready to alter the landscape.
Oswald Chambers calls this "Altering the landscape". I love that!
I am still so pumped from VBS that I never want the landscape to look the same again. My earnest prayer has been...Lord, what's next? How can I alter the landscape? I'm ready!"
I love the answer. It's found just 2 verses away.
"Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be." John 12:26
The answer is clear. Keep my eyes on Jesus.
This reminds me of my little kids (3 & 4yo) who love to help in the kitchen. When they are following me, I can show them just what to do. If I sent them into the kitchen to make dinner alone, it would be a disastrous mess.
Keeping my eyes on Jesus will hopefully prevent me from a making a big mess.
That said, I am preparing. Preparing for what? The next thing.
Right now I'm working with my children on being able to present the gospel clearly with confidence and love. I want them to be prepared for the next thing too.
Here am I, send ME!!
I'm ready to alter the landscape.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Finished But Just Beginning
I had the most incredible week! 5 glorious days with 11 precious kids teaching them about all the ways they were created as unique special people who are loved by God. That was the theme of our VBS. And you know what I learned?
~There is nothing in the world like offering Hope to someone who has absolutely nothing. Even if they don't understand that they are receiving it.
~Not everyone lives like we do and has all the luxuries in life that I have.
~My heart has lots of room that I didn't know it had. It expands beyond my own little world.
~There is a position of prayer in which you are on your knees, on your face, sobbing to Lord for someone else's child.
And I am not the same as I was before last week. And I don't want to be. I'm ready for something new and maybe something messy.
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" Isaiah 6:8
And I'm jumping up and down waving my arms and yelling...."MEEEEE!!!"
"And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8
So I'm praying and waiting and praying and preparing and praying.
"Direct my footsteps according to your Word." Ps 119:133
I'm ready!
~There is nothing in the world like offering Hope to someone who has absolutely nothing. Even if they don't understand that they are receiving it.
~Not everyone lives like we do and has all the luxuries in life that I have.
~My heart has lots of room that I didn't know it had. It expands beyond my own little world.
~There is a position of prayer in which you are on your knees, on your face, sobbing to Lord for someone else's child.
And I am not the same as I was before last week. And I don't want to be. I'm ready for something new and maybe something messy.
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" Isaiah 6:8
And I'm jumping up and down waving my arms and yelling...."MEEEEE!!!"
"And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8
So I'm praying and waiting and praying and preparing and praying.
"Direct my footsteps according to your Word." Ps 119:133
I'm ready!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
VBS Peeps
See this guy? Today he prayed to receive Christ! Celebrating life to its fullest!!
Me-n-MJ
Some of my class.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Depressing Day
BigBoy didn't come to VBS today. The church tried to call his house but the phone had been shut off.
I found out which apt he lived in and went over after VBS was finished. We walked up to his door and I saw BigBoy right away. Big ol' pretty smile that baby has! 2 sisters are there and I asked to meet his parents. The apt is tiny, dirty, with no air conditioning. The mom and dad come out from the back and are very nice. I introduce myself and dote on my BigBoy to them.
By now the other VBS kiddos are there including Chicken. I walk across the way to meet Chicken's family too. A treat for me to see where they are living.
It turns out that BigBoy couldn't come to VBS today b/c his family is moving tomorrow. They can't afford this apt and they are moving in with cousins.
I hug my little boys and head home fighting back tears the whole way.
My family is planning to eat dinner at church tonight and I wonder what BigBoy is eating. Hey, it's a long shot...but maybe just maybe his momma would let me take him to the feast? Ya think? Doesn't hurt to ask.
So I head back out in the afternoon and swing by the apts. I'm a bit apprehensive this time wondering how his parents will take to two unannounced visits in the same day from "the church lady" (as his sister called me).
Sister opened the door and I quickly stated my business while asking BigBoy if he'd like that. She went off to ask b/c the parents were in the back.
"She said yes."
I wanted to make sure that Momma understood so I told Sister that BigBoy was going to ride in the car with me, we were going to a completely different church, and he wouldn't be home until much later. Please go ask again. And off she goes.
Momma comes to the door and I'm relieved to get to state my intentions face-to-face so there is no misunderstanding. Oh yes, she likes the idea! BigBoy runs off to get dressed flashing that pretty smile.
I talk to Momma and ask some questions about the move. Daddy doesn't work. She only gets 20 hours at the daycare. She's waiting on a settlement. They need $400 to move into an apt but that would take 4 weeks to earn that much extra money. They are moving in with cousins who have 4 kids.
Helpless I am. But happy I can feed the boy at least.
BigBoy is ready to go and I notice that Sister #1 has her shoes on and is on the porch. Momma turns to Sister #2 to ask if she wants to go too. Oh yes she does and gets her shoes.
Not at all what I was expecting. And how did that happen anyway?
I have 3 kiddos in the back seat. A 7yo little boy and his 10yo and 9yo sisters. We go home to meet some new friends and have a wonderful couple of hours getting to know each other, building legos, and loving the kitchen set toys. Really nice kids!
They enjoyed dinner and each of them had 2nd helpings.
They wanted to stay. They wanted to spend the night. They wanted to come back tomorrow. But all I could offer was a morning pickup for VBS.
We dropped them off and walked them to the door. Momma's at work. Daddy's watching tv and he says they'll be ready in the morning. I'm fighting back the tears that can now flow freely as I type.
I'm guessing tomorrow's it. They'll be gone after VBS to the cousin's house which is who-knows-where. They don't have a phone. Will there be a church over there that will reach out to them? Momma and Daddy don't go. They'll need a ride. They don't have a phone. And he obviously won't be in Chicken's 2nd grade class.
I'm hurting for my BigBoy but the Lord spoke to my heart and said, "I'm his provider. I take care of him."
But I'm so sad.
I found out which apt he lived in and went over after VBS was finished. We walked up to his door and I saw BigBoy right away. Big ol' pretty smile that baby has! 2 sisters are there and I asked to meet his parents. The apt is tiny, dirty, with no air conditioning. The mom and dad come out from the back and are very nice. I introduce myself and dote on my BigBoy to them.
By now the other VBS kiddos are there including Chicken. I walk across the way to meet Chicken's family too. A treat for me to see where they are living.
It turns out that BigBoy couldn't come to VBS today b/c his family is moving tomorrow. They can't afford this apt and they are moving in with cousins.
I hug my little boys and head home fighting back tears the whole way.
My family is planning to eat dinner at church tonight and I wonder what BigBoy is eating. Hey, it's a long shot...but maybe just maybe his momma would let me take him to the feast? Ya think? Doesn't hurt to ask.
So I head back out in the afternoon and swing by the apts. I'm a bit apprehensive this time wondering how his parents will take to two unannounced visits in the same day from "the church lady" (as his sister called me).
Sister opened the door and I quickly stated my business while asking BigBoy if he'd like that. She went off to ask b/c the parents were in the back.
"She said yes."
I wanted to make sure that Momma understood so I told Sister that BigBoy was going to ride in the car with me, we were going to a completely different church, and he wouldn't be home until much later. Please go ask again. And off she goes.
Momma comes to the door and I'm relieved to get to state my intentions face-to-face so there is no misunderstanding. Oh yes, she likes the idea! BigBoy runs off to get dressed flashing that pretty smile.
I talk to Momma and ask some questions about the move. Daddy doesn't work. She only gets 20 hours at the daycare. She's waiting on a settlement. They need $400 to move into an apt but that would take 4 weeks to earn that much extra money. They are moving in with cousins who have 4 kids.
Helpless I am. But happy I can feed the boy at least.
BigBoy is ready to go and I notice that Sister #1 has her shoes on and is on the porch. Momma turns to Sister #2 to ask if she wants to go too. Oh yes she does and gets her shoes.
Not at all what I was expecting. And how did that happen anyway?
I have 3 kiddos in the back seat. A 7yo little boy and his 10yo and 9yo sisters. We go home to meet some new friends and have a wonderful couple of hours getting to know each other, building legos, and loving the kitchen set toys. Really nice kids!
They enjoyed dinner and each of them had 2nd helpings.
They wanted to stay. They wanted to spend the night. They wanted to come back tomorrow. But all I could offer was a morning pickup for VBS.
We dropped them off and walked them to the door. Momma's at work. Daddy's watching tv and he says they'll be ready in the morning. I'm fighting back the tears that can now flow freely as I type.
I'm guessing tomorrow's it. They'll be gone after VBS to the cousin's house which is who-knows-where. They don't have a phone. Will there be a church over there that will reach out to them? Momma and Daddy don't go. They'll need a ride. They don't have a phone. And he obviously won't be in Chicken's 2nd grade class.
I'm hurting for my BigBoy but the Lord spoke to my heart and said, "I'm his provider. I take care of him."
But I'm so sad.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New Friends!
I want to introduce you to my new friends. 2 of the most precious little boys I've ever met are in my VBS class. I'm convinced they would fit it just perfectly with my own precious ones, but I'm guessing their mommas won't part with them so easily.
BigBoy is 7. That is what everyone calls him, how he introduces himself, and even the name he writes on his papers. He has one eye and a gorgeous smile. He lives in an apartment behind the church with 5 sisters and a brother. His parents are divorced. BigBoy is all smiles and is quick to participate, raise his hand, sing songs, and listen for the next thing. He is thankful for anything given to him and so far I haven't heard him complain or fuss about anything. I really love this boy!
Today I met his sister. She is 8 and in the VBS class ahead of mine. We meet all together for the closing ceremonies and when they saw each other they ran to sit together. I sat behind them to meet his sister. She puts her arm around him and smiles at me, "This is my brother." With her other hand, she is holding his hand. I look at her and say, "You look like good friends." She says, "Nah, I'm his SISTER! And I love him. I especially love his chubby cheeks." Then she sat and pinched them while BigBoy smiled.
He stole my heart yesterday and I wondered about him. About his family life, about whether he was teased at school b/c of his eye, about the place he lives. And meeting his sister today and seeing how much he is loved by this little 8yo girl made me cry.
And then there is MJ. I call him Chicken b/c that's his favorite food and that's what we do in my class. (You're not surprised are you?) But Chicken looks a LOT like my own little 6yo. And I mean a LOT. So much that Meg was wondering how we're not related to him. Not only that but he also talks like Mayfee and has very similar mannerisms. He's quiet and good and happy and funny. No wonder I love him! Yep, he's a fave and my special pet. He lives in the same apartments as BigBoy and goes to the same school. I hope they are in the same class next year.
Chicken didn't have a Bible. My daughter hunted one down for him in the church and Pastor Geo told him to take it home and bring it back tomorrow and he'd give him one of his own. Oh Chicken was SOOO proud of that Bible and carried it with him and kept it right beside him the whole time. He brought it back today and Geo gave him his own. Happy Boy! And how I pray for the Lord to bless him with the Word.
Thank you God for my new friends!
BigBoy is 7. That is what everyone calls him, how he introduces himself, and even the name he writes on his papers. He has one eye and a gorgeous smile. He lives in an apartment behind the church with 5 sisters and a brother. His parents are divorced. BigBoy is all smiles and is quick to participate, raise his hand, sing songs, and listen for the next thing. He is thankful for anything given to him and so far I haven't heard him complain or fuss about anything. I really love this boy!
Today I met his sister. She is 8 and in the VBS class ahead of mine. We meet all together for the closing ceremonies and when they saw each other they ran to sit together. I sat behind them to meet his sister. She puts her arm around him and smiles at me, "This is my brother." With her other hand, she is holding his hand. I look at her and say, "You look like good friends." She says, "Nah, I'm his SISTER! And I love him. I especially love his chubby cheeks." Then she sat and pinched them while BigBoy smiled.
He stole my heart yesterday and I wondered about him. About his family life, about whether he was teased at school b/c of his eye, about the place he lives. And meeting his sister today and seeing how much he is loved by this little 8yo girl made me cry.
And then there is MJ. I call him Chicken b/c that's his favorite food and that's what we do in my class. (You're not surprised are you?) But Chicken looks a LOT like my own little 6yo. And I mean a LOT. So much that Meg was wondering how we're not related to him. Not only that but he also talks like Mayfee and has very similar mannerisms. He's quiet and good and happy and funny. No wonder I love him! Yep, he's a fave and my special pet. He lives in the same apartments as BigBoy and goes to the same school. I hope they are in the same class next year.
Chicken didn't have a Bible. My daughter hunted one down for him in the church and Pastor Geo told him to take it home and bring it back tomorrow and he'd give him one of his own. Oh Chicken was SOOO proud of that Bible and carried it with him and kept it right beside him the whole time. He brought it back today and Geo gave him his own. Happy Boy! And how I pray for the Lord to bless him with the Word.
Thank you God for my new friends!
Monday, June 14, 2010
For My Out-Of-Town Friends And Family
Here's a little video news footage taken yesterday during our first church service after the fire. I think Honey looks almost as good on tv as he does in person. But that's just me.
It was good to have our pastors back!
It was good to have our pastors back!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday!
After our first full week back to school, back to work, and back to routine, I think we are all happy it's the weekend!
Doesn't this look good? I got the idea from a recipe site and my family went nuts over it. I used a leftover pizza crust from the freezer. Layered gravy, turkey, scrambled eggs w/spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. I baked it at 350 until the cheese was melty.
Meanwhile, there was a mess going on the front yard.
Huge job but something we've been wanting to do for some time now. Thanks to BG for your help and truck
One of our church buildings burned down this week. You can see the video here. Thankfully no one was hurt and the worship center is still in tact. We will meet as usual tomorrow morning. Today some work was done to clear debris and sweep the parking lot so we can park cars tomorrow.
Next week starts VBS for us. We've never ever done this before. We spent many nights last week working on a puppet show. FUNNY!! I'm praying over my materials and for the kids that will come. I'm also working on a temporary schedule for my littles at home. Playdoh and those library kits are tops on the list!
My girls are doing the music portion of VBS and LB is helping me with 1-2graders. I'm happy to help with VBS but I'm really not looking forward to being away from my babies for so many mornings in a row.
Today's Meals..
Breakfast - breakfast pizza
Lunch - leftovers and fresh bread. Whenever I make bread, the first 2 loaves are usually lunch.
Dinner - Swedish meatballs and rice
Next week starts VBS for us. We've never ever done this before. We spent many nights last week working on a puppet show. FUNNY!! I'm praying over my materials and for the kids that will come. I'm also working on a temporary schedule for my littles at home. Playdoh and those library kits are tops on the list!
My girls are doing the music portion of VBS and LB is helping me with 1-2graders. I'm happy to help with VBS but I'm really not looking forward to being away from my babies for so many mornings in a row.
Today's Meals..
Breakfast - breakfast pizza
Lunch - leftovers and fresh bread. Whenever I make bread, the first 2 loaves are usually lunch.
Dinner - Swedish meatballs and rice
Some Psalms
Our family has been praying over some weighty decisions lately. I've found a lot comfort and direction in the Psalms.
Here's the one in particular that I'm clinging to..
"If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." Ps 37:23
The NKJV says it like this... "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord."
Here's some more I'm praying...
"Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statues." Ps 119:124-125
"Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." Ps 119:133
"I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word." Ps 119:147
Here's the one in particular that I'm clinging to..
"If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." Ps 37:23
The NKJV says it like this... "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord."
Here's some more I'm praying...
"Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statues." Ps 119:124-125
"Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." Ps 119:133
"I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word." Ps 119:147
Do you have any decisions to make this week?
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Vacation Week!
And I'm sad it's almost over. But it was good. And I didn't even know I needed it.
~We slept in which was extra nice b/c I'm STILL getting over this sickness.
~A Memorial Day cookout with the Rileys and Wings.
~Eldest signed up for her college classes..... without me!
~Honey ran lots of errands with me, including picking up our Azure Standard order. I love getting new food stuff!
~Story time for the first time in 3 weeks. And the first week of the summer reading program. Its been a long time since we've done this and I don't think the boys ever remember doing it. Funny how those little prizes are such a big incentive. 9yo is reading up a storm.
~Ms. Lynn (from story time) gave Mally some paper dolls she got in a Happy Meal. Fun time!
~Sewing day at church and do you know what I did?! I took apart a man's dress shirt and made a nightgown out of it for Mally! I know! ME!! Well, I did have a lot of help, but still. It's not quite done and it may never be unless I get brave enough to try a button hole. But I'm just happy I got it this far.
~Hit 3 garage sales and picked up some girly stuff for Mally and a couple of things for Kitch. I also got Mally 2 rubber ducks that she fell in love with for a quarter a piece. A boy duck and a girl duck. Then I got this nifty lidded container for another quarter. I thought the container was mine, but she immediately claimed it as the ducky house.
~Fancied up the blog b/c the blue was putting me to sleep and it needed to be more celebrate-y. What do you think??
~Today was a fun day at the Riley's farm. Fishing, hiking, ping pong, eating, what could be better?
The drive was beautiful. Beautiful. Fluffy white clouds, blue skies, and wild flowers swaying in the wind. Wild flowers. Not beautifully manicured medians with pretty flowers planted on purpose.
~Tomorrow is church and the very last day of vacation. Company for lunch I think. Maybe a bit of sewing or scrapbooking in the afternoon. And of course, Date Night!
~We slept in which was extra nice b/c I'm STILL getting over this sickness.
~A Memorial Day cookout with the Rileys and Wings.
~Eldest signed up for her college classes..... without me!
~Honey ran lots of errands with me, including picking up our Azure Standard order. I love getting new food stuff!
~Story time for the first time in 3 weeks. And the first week of the summer reading program. Its been a long time since we've done this and I don't think the boys ever remember doing it. Funny how those little prizes are such a big incentive. 9yo is reading up a storm.
~Ms. Lynn (from story time) gave Mally some paper dolls she got in a Happy Meal. Fun time!
~Sewing day at church and do you know what I did?! I took apart a man's dress shirt and made a nightgown out of it for Mally! I know! ME!! Well, I did have a lot of help, but still. It's not quite done and it may never be unless I get brave enough to try a button hole. But I'm just happy I got it this far.
~Hit 3 garage sales and picked up some girly stuff for Mally and a couple of things for Kitch. I also got Mally 2 rubber ducks that she fell in love with for a quarter a piece. A boy duck and a girl duck. Then I got this nifty lidded container for another quarter. I thought the container was mine, but she immediately claimed it as the ducky house.
~Fancied up the blog b/c the blue was putting me to sleep and it needed to be more celebrate-y. What do you think??
~Today was a fun day at the Riley's farm. Fishing, hiking, ping pong, eating, what could be better?
The drive was beautiful. Beautiful. Fluffy white clouds, blue skies, and wild flowers swaying in the wind. Wild flowers. Not beautifully manicured medians with pretty flowers planted on purpose.
~Tomorrow is church and the very last day of vacation. Company for lunch I think. Maybe a bit of sewing or scrapbooking in the afternoon. And of course, Date Night!
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Christmas Money Well Spent
When we moved back to AR and were shopping for houses, one of the things we looked for was a backyard that would accommodate the trampoline and a pool. Our kids missed swimming in CO.
They got some Christmas money last year and "pooled" it together to buy a pool in the summer.
This thing gets a lot of action!
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Shots From Saturday
A great Saturday of work!
All hands!
Digging up and cleaning out.
And a good visit from friends.
I love the changes we're making in the yard. I confess, I was sceptical. But seeing it even in it's unfinished state I can visualize the possibilities.
We're still working with our pond too. It's harder than you'd think. After having the fish live all through the winter, they all died at the same time this spring. Then there was the leak. And maybe it's fixed, maybe not. New fish and tadpoles and....green water. And a $13 bottle of stuff to clear it up that is safe for fish. Only the fish died and green remained. Sigh..... The thought occurred to us to just fill it in, plant some plants, and call it a day. But we've decided to give it a full year, trying to figure it out, and then make a decision.
I love the porch. The space, the furniture, the shade, and the little flower pots with the first signs of green poking up.
I love the front yard. The back yard too. But especially the front yard.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Up Too Early
Because I can't stop blowing my nose. Grrr......
So I decided to do my Bible study. I love love LOVE this precept method! Jen is doing it with me and we're studying Philippians. One of the first things I learned is that so often I approach the Word subjectively instead of objectively...as in reading to gain something for myself instead of reading to know God better. I am thankful for this revelation. And as I pray and approach the Word objectively God shows me just how to apply it in ways I never would've thought of. The verse I'm mulling over now...
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God." Phil 1:9-11
~I turned on the tv and saw that there is nothing on in the early hours except the news. And since we've lived here I have not watched the news even one single time. So I turned it on and do you know what the story was? A new lawn mowing service called Bikini Mowing where girls in bikinis come and mow your yard.
Seriously. That made the news.
~A whole week of vacation! Honey is off work, we're off school. Glory!!
~Last night Honey brought home new music. 101 songs from back in the day...like when we were first married. My man knows how to make a girl smile.
~Our big boys were over last night eating pizza and watching a movie. Well, they're over most every night but this weekend their parents are off camping so they'll be here all weekend I'm guessing. It's to the point where if they aren't here it feels like we're missing some people. I like that. My family has grown from 11 to 13.
I think they're going to help us pull out bushes. A big job! Anyone want some bushes for your yard??
~Off to sleep. I hope.
So I decided to do my Bible study. I love love LOVE this precept method! Jen is doing it with me and we're studying Philippians. One of the first things I learned is that so often I approach the Word subjectively instead of objectively...as in reading to gain something for myself instead of reading to know God better. I am thankful for this revelation. And as I pray and approach the Word objectively God shows me just how to apply it in ways I never would've thought of. The verse I'm mulling over now...
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God." Phil 1:9-11
~I turned on the tv and saw that there is nothing on in the early hours except the news. And since we've lived here I have not watched the news even one single time. So I turned it on and do you know what the story was? A new lawn mowing service called Bikini Mowing where girls in bikinis come and mow your yard.
Seriously. That made the news.
~A whole week of vacation! Honey is off work, we're off school. Glory!!
~Last night Honey brought home new music. 101 songs from back in the day...like when we were first married. My man knows how to make a girl smile.
~Our big boys were over last night eating pizza and watching a movie. Well, they're over most every night but this weekend their parents are off camping so they'll be here all weekend I'm guessing. It's to the point where if they aren't here it feels like we're missing some people. I like that. My family has grown from 11 to 13.
I think they're going to help us pull out bushes. A big job! Anyone want some bushes for your yard??
~Off to sleep. I hope.
Friday, May 28, 2010
A Little Bit Of Lately
Sick kids. And sick Momma. Coughing coughing coughing.
~So I spent the whole morning outside.
~I vacuumed both cars. And have decided that we're a family of slobs. WHY is all this junk in the car?? And I can't believe the back of the van looked like that and nobody cared! And what is worse, is the thought of all the guests that have ridden back there lately. Oh mercy. Sorry people if you had to ride with us in the filth. I'm guessing you made it out ok since I didn't uncover any bodies.
While the littles did this with all the stuff I pulled out. And yep, that is a froggy potty that was in the van too.
~But then.... I accidentally left the car unlocked and guess what? It got broken into! I know. Seems that we're a target for that sorta thing. And we never leave our cars unlocked. Well, never except for the times that they get broken into. But since it was all cleaned out, the thieves only made out with about fifty-seven cents.
~We moved to the back yard and planted flower seeds. I've been wanting to do this to talk about reaping and sowing with the little kids. We planted 7 blueberry bushes. Then I ran out of dirt.
~I weeded the garden and re-tied the ties on the stakes b/c I did it wrong the first time. But oh, my garden is pretty and growing wonderfully! I love my baby tomatoes.
~Mayfee busted his head open climbing on something he shouldn't have. The next day was a bloody nose.
~No story time or feast this week. And no Bible study at Legacy that I was really looking forward to. I HATE sickness.
~But I love to watch as everyone pulls together to keep things going. Those who are not as sick working to help with dishes and food and making lots of juice. I slept in this morning and when I got up breakfast was done, the dishwasher started, school at the table, and Meg took the babies for a walk around the block. AND they made me some orange juice! Thank you my wonderful kids!
~Meg and Ethan made a new recipe for us for dinner tonight. Tuna Cakes. A no go. So they pulled everything else out of the fridge and everyone ate something different.
Today's meals...
Breakfast - leftover breakfast burritos
Lunch - leftover other stuff
Dinner - we already talked about that
Tea - nothing..BUT Meg did make us some brownies later so tomorrow's meals will be sweeter!
Monday, May 24, 2010
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