Wish I could take credit for this article, but I can't. It is LONG, but oh-so-WORTH-IT!
http://todayslessons.blogspot.com/2006/01/homeschooling-is-interesting.html
Friday, January 27, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Save Money on Heating Bills AND Creative Homeschooling!!!
I have been having so much fun learning more and more about the type of schooling I want to do with our children (a combination of Mason, Moore, child-led and unschooling). I have such a concern for families who are doing public school at home. Homeschooling can be and SHOULD be SO MUCH MORE!! Yesterday's "science" lesson is a WONDERFUL example that has only occured as a result of what I have been learning from other ladies who are also doing this type of schooling.
I came across a GREAT article about homeschooling and creating a Heat Catcher to help reduce heating bills.
The original article about how to make the heat catcher is
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art36322.asp/zzz
The WONDERFUL way it was used in homeschooling is
http://www.creativehomeschooling.com/creativescienceheatcatcher.html
Be sure to check out other areas of the Creative Homeschooling site. This is such a wonderful site!!!
I came across a GREAT article about homeschooling and creating a Heat Catcher to help reduce heating bills.
The original article about how to make the heat catcher is
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art36322.asp/zzz
The WONDERFUL way it was used in homeschooling is
http://www.creativehomeschooling.com/creativescienceheatcatcher.html
Be sure to check out other areas of the Creative Homeschooling site. This is such a wonderful site!!!
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Babies - oh so CUTE!
My sister just sent me some pictures of her first baby (born in December). Oh they are so precious!! She is such a beautiful baby! You can see the love that her and her husband have for this baby of theirs. It makes me so anxious to see this little one growing inside me. To be able to hold him (yes, after three girls, God has seen fit to bless us with a boy), kiss him, snuggle him...
It also makes me look at my growing children with more love and admiration. Time goes SO FAST!! I look at my almost 6 year old (only two weeks away) and remember when she was that small. It brings tears to my eyes to remember those first few days of being a new mom. And now I look at the young lady she is becomming. Such a wonderful helper around the house. And a great teacher to her siblings too. She will make a great wife and mother some day! Glory to God alone for that.
We had some alone time today (she still has an hour quiet time, but after that, while her other siblings are sleeping, she and I have some alone time). I made my belly bare while she rubbed it. She felt the baby move for the first time (the baby has been moving for a while now, but this is the first time SHE felt it). The look of awe and wonder on her face was PRICELESS!! We came downstairs and I searched for web pages that would show her the baby growing inside the amniotic sac. She was FASCINATED!! We talked about veins and amniotic fluid. We talked about placentas and umbilical cords (she kept checking her belly button LOL!). We talked about nutrition. She was so fascinated by it all! And her most concerning question (she was so concerned for me and the baby) was why he kept kicking me. LOL!! I kept showing her how smushed baby brother was inside Mommy and he needs to stretch every now and then.
It was amazing the science lesson I got in with her in such a short amount of time! Who needs curriculum? :D
And even though my other two are still a bit young for all the science behind it, they are not too young to enjoy the baby. They know that baby brother is growing inside Momma. They like to hug and kiss the baby. And soon they too will be able to see and feel baby kicking inside Mommy. :D I wonder what discussions await when that time comes!! :D
It also makes me look at my growing children with more love and admiration. Time goes SO FAST!! I look at my almost 6 year old (only two weeks away) and remember when she was that small. It brings tears to my eyes to remember those first few days of being a new mom. And now I look at the young lady she is becomming. Such a wonderful helper around the house. And a great teacher to her siblings too. She will make a great wife and mother some day! Glory to God alone for that.
We had some alone time today (she still has an hour quiet time, but after that, while her other siblings are sleeping, she and I have some alone time). I made my belly bare while she rubbed it. She felt the baby move for the first time (the baby has been moving for a while now, but this is the first time SHE felt it). The look of awe and wonder on her face was PRICELESS!! We came downstairs and I searched for web pages that would show her the baby growing inside the amniotic sac. She was FASCINATED!! We talked about veins and amniotic fluid. We talked about placentas and umbilical cords (she kept checking her belly button LOL!). We talked about nutrition. She was so fascinated by it all! And her most concerning question (she was so concerned for me and the baby) was why he kept kicking me. LOL!! I kept showing her how smushed baby brother was inside Mommy and he needs to stretch every now and then.
It was amazing the science lesson I got in with her in such a short amount of time! Who needs curriculum? :D
And even though my other two are still a bit young for all the science behind it, they are not too young to enjoy the baby. They know that baby brother is growing inside Momma. They like to hug and kiss the baby. And soon they too will be able to see and feel baby kicking inside Mommy. :D I wonder what discussions await when that time comes!! :D
Friday, January 20, 2006
COOL IDEA! Homeschooling meets scrapbooking
Check out these two posts!!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/funtoscrap/45008/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MamaBugs/13371/
Two WONDERFUL articles on this subject. If they are older, they can do digital scarpbooking. But for younger ones, this is a great way for me to use up all those papers and stickers and stuff I bought when I was into paper scrapping. Of course my digital pages are a thousand times better than my paper layouts ever were!
I also remember seeing a whole scrapbook section at the county fair!! It was a contest! You didn't have to be part of 4H to enter (it was open to the public). This might be a great lesson for homeschoolers too (not just scrapping the homeschooling lesson, but also the lesson of entering contest and county fairs and stuff). Sorry my mind is so frazzled right now because of some personal stuff going on.
Anyways, these two posts will truely encourage you!!
Blessings!!!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/funtoscrap/45008/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MamaBugs/13371/
Two WONDERFUL articles on this subject. If they are older, they can do digital scarpbooking. But for younger ones, this is a great way for me to use up all those papers and stickers and stuff I bought when I was into paper scrapping. Of course my digital pages are a thousand times better than my paper layouts ever were!
I also remember seeing a whole scrapbook section at the county fair!! It was a contest! You didn't have to be part of 4H to enter (it was open to the public). This might be a great lesson for homeschoolers too (not just scrapping the homeschooling lesson, but also the lesson of entering contest and county fairs and stuff). Sorry my mind is so frazzled right now because of some personal stuff going on.
Anyways, these two posts will truely encourage you!!
Blessings!!!
Cooperation and playtime
I have noticed that now that we are REALLY cutting back on the amount of stuff we own (and that includes toys and games for the kids), that not only is it easier to keep house BUT my kids play so much better together! No more forced sharing or forced playing together.
Right now, my girls are all playing so nicely together. It is almost like watching a group of school girls who are best friends play together. They all follow each other and are happy to be with each other. It is amazing!! Before this I would always be saying things like "please share with your sister" or "please let so-and-so play with you." Now they seek each other OUT to play!! It is WONDERFUL!!!
Also, I had not really agreed with the Pearl's take on each toy having an owner. But with less toys, I have started assigning ownership of each game and toy. It is amazing how UNSELFISH they are now that they have ownership of their toys. There are a few group toys (legos, train set, etc.), but I have noticed that now there is no fighting over the peices, they all play TOGETHER and NICELY!!
And the house (which used to be full of yelling and screaming "THAT'S MINE!") is so full of LAUGHTER!! And HUGS (my girls never used to be so huggy before). It has brought much more joy and peace into our home.
Right now, my girls are all playing so nicely together. It is almost like watching a group of school girls who are best friends play together. They all follow each other and are happy to be with each other. It is amazing!! Before this I would always be saying things like "please share with your sister" or "please let so-and-so play with you." Now they seek each other OUT to play!! It is WONDERFUL!!!
Also, I had not really agreed with the Pearl's take on each toy having an owner. But with less toys, I have started assigning ownership of each game and toy. It is amazing how UNSELFISH they are now that they have ownership of their toys. There are a few group toys (legos, train set, etc.), but I have noticed that now there is no fighting over the peices, they all play TOGETHER and NICELY!!
And the house (which used to be full of yelling and screaming "THAT'S MINE!") is so full of LAUGHTER!! And HUGS (my girls never used to be so huggy before). It has brought much more joy and peace into our home.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Created To Be His Help Meet Accountability Worksheet for Chapter 1
I have decided that my second time through the book I am going to create an accountability worksheet to hold myself accountable. If you have been blessed by this, please let me know. And if you want to share it with others, please include a link to this website. Thank you!
1.“A wise woman doesn’t take anything for granted. She is thankful to be loved and seeks to make herself more lovely.”
Are you taking your husband for granted? Are you thankful to be loved? How are you expressing your thanks? Are you seeking to make yourself more lovely (remember this is more than just outward apperance, but apperance is included)? What are you doing to make yourself more lovely (inside and out)?
2.“You were created to make him complete, not to seek personal fulfillment parallel to him.”
Have you been seeking your own personal fulfillment instead of completing and serving your husband? Do you need to cut down on ministry at the church, women’s fellowship, or anything else in order to complete your husband and not seek your own personal fulfillment? Your fulfillment should come from completing your husband (and obedience to God’s word).
3.”It is not a question of whether or not you can do a better job than he; it is a matter of what you were “designed” to do. If you sucessfully do the job of leading the family, you will not find satisfaction in it. It is far better that the job be done poorly by your husband than to be done well by you.”
It is so easy in this world to think that we can do anything just as well, if not better, than a man. But there is no satisfaction (only unhappiness) when we try to do something that we were not created for, but our husband was. Do you have the attitude of “if I want it done right I have to do it myself”?? If so, repent to the Lord and your husband and allow your husband to take leadership. Pray and set those things before the Lord and watch Him work on your husband to take control.
4.”God made you to be a help meet to your husband so you can bolster him, making him more productive and efficient at whatever he chooses to do.”
How are you helping your husband to be more productive and effeicient at whatever he chooses to do? Notice the word “choose.” It doesn’t mean just stuff at his job/occupation. But whatever he chooses to do (I think this is especially difficult for wives of Mr. Visionaries). What changes do you need to make so that you can bolster him??
5.”A perfect help meet is one who does not require a list of chores, as would a child. Her readiness to please motivates her to look around and see the things she knows her husband would like to see done. She would not use lame excuses to avoid these jobs ... It is our job to learn how we can help our husbands in everyway possible.”
Sometimes it is easy to avoid doing things we know our husbands want us to do because he has not officially asked us. This is childish. Are you motivated to seek out ways to please/help your husband? Or are you using excuses (I’m too tired, I need a break, he never asked me to, he never said I couldn’t, etc.)? Take some time and look around the house. Make a list of some things you know your husband would like you to do. Now create a simple plan to accomplish those things and do it.
6.”I do have a choice in how good my marriage will be.”
Are you just accepting and growing stale in the state of your marriage? Change starts with YOU. What changes will you make (starting with your attitude/heart) that will work towards a good (make that GREAT) marriage??
(all quotes from Chapter 1 of Created To Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl)
1.“A wise woman doesn’t take anything for granted. She is thankful to be loved and seeks to make herself more lovely.”
Are you taking your husband for granted? Are you thankful to be loved? How are you expressing your thanks? Are you seeking to make yourself more lovely (remember this is more than just outward apperance, but apperance is included)? What are you doing to make yourself more lovely (inside and out)?
2.“You were created to make him complete, not to seek personal fulfillment parallel to him.”
Have you been seeking your own personal fulfillment instead of completing and serving your husband? Do you need to cut down on ministry at the church, women’s fellowship, or anything else in order to complete your husband and not seek your own personal fulfillment? Your fulfillment should come from completing your husband (and obedience to God’s word).
3.”It is not a question of whether or not you can do a better job than he; it is a matter of what you were “designed” to do. If you sucessfully do the job of leading the family, you will not find satisfaction in it. It is far better that the job be done poorly by your husband than to be done well by you.”
It is so easy in this world to think that we can do anything just as well, if not better, than a man. But there is no satisfaction (only unhappiness) when we try to do something that we were not created for, but our husband was. Do you have the attitude of “if I want it done right I have to do it myself”?? If so, repent to the Lord and your husband and allow your husband to take leadership. Pray and set those things before the Lord and watch Him work on your husband to take control.
4.”God made you to be a help meet to your husband so you can bolster him, making him more productive and efficient at whatever he chooses to do.”
How are you helping your husband to be more productive and effeicient at whatever he chooses to do? Notice the word “choose.” It doesn’t mean just stuff at his job/occupation. But whatever he chooses to do (I think this is especially difficult for wives of Mr. Visionaries). What changes do you need to make so that you can bolster him??
5.”A perfect help meet is one who does not require a list of chores, as would a child. Her readiness to please motivates her to look around and see the things she knows her husband would like to see done. She would not use lame excuses to avoid these jobs ... It is our job to learn how we can help our husbands in everyway possible.”
Sometimes it is easy to avoid doing things we know our husbands want us to do because he has not officially asked us. This is childish. Are you motivated to seek out ways to please/help your husband? Or are you using excuses (I’m too tired, I need a break, he never asked me to, he never said I couldn’t, etc.)? Take some time and look around the house. Make a list of some things you know your husband would like you to do. Now create a simple plan to accomplish those things and do it.
6.”I do have a choice in how good my marriage will be.”
Are you just accepting and growing stale in the state of your marriage? Change starts with YOU. What changes will you make (starting with your attitude/heart) that will work towards a good (make that GREAT) marriage??
(all quotes from Chapter 1 of Created To Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl)
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Are you a Proverbs31 woman?
I know that when I first got married, I thought I knew a lot about being a good wife and godly woman. Then I started wanting to learn more and more about this new role I had taken on. I was still a "baby" Christian and newly married (still under a year). I joined lots of women's ministry groups on the web.
And then I heard complaints from hundreds of women. They were all comparing themselves to the Proverbs 31 woman and found themselves coming up short. They complained that they never had time to read God's word and felt like a failure for it.
Then I became a mother, and more and more I was starting to badger myself for not measuring up to the Proverbs 31 woman and not spending hours upon hours of my morning (before anyone else was up) in the Word of God.
So with having daughters, I starting learning about the Titus2 woman. Now I was really a failure. I had never learned those things, how could I be expected to teach them to my daughters??
So ten years after starting my journey (and ten years of beating myself up because I fall so short), I have started to realize that while quiet time with the Lord is nice (and important), it is not the end all be all of being a good and godly wife/mother/woman of God.
Can anyone tell me WHERE in those passages of Scripture it talks about the woman/wife/mother spending time in God's word? I am not saying that it is not important to spend time in His word, but if we are going to compare ourselves to this Proverbs 31 woman, why are we bringing Scripture and the amount of time we spend in it into the picture?? Why are we beating ourselves up over the lack of time we are spending in God's word?
We are instructed in Duet. to dilligently teach God's word to our children. This is a WONDERFUL way to be in God's word throughout the day. While it may take a while for the children (especially the older ones) to accept this new routine, jump in and start reading God's word and discussing it with your children. Look for ways to incorporate Scripture into everyday living: when the children are disobedient, bring in relevant Scripture about how they are to behave; when looking at the beautiful outdoors, bring in relevant Scripture about how God created the world and how we are to care for it.
I have read in God's word about how to are to meditate on His word day and night. I have read in God's word that we are to make our request known before God. I have read in God's word about how we are to pray. I have read in God's word about how we are to sing praise to Him. I have read in God's word about how we are to teach of His lovingkindess and wonderous work to our chilren. I have read in God's word about how we are to share the turth and love of Jesus with others. All of these are things that can be done throughout the day with our children (even the meditating on God's word day and night can be done in the quiet times throughout the day while the children are napping or playing quietly).
Sarah and other women of the Bible whom we are told to admire and act after are commended on the way they loved their husbands, not on the amount of time they had in God's word. I have no doubt they did have those times of quiet with the Lord, and that they knew His word (most likely through their husband/family as I am not sure about them being able to read Scripture back then or that it had even been written down).
Ladies, I want to encourage you to stop beating yourself up because you are not able to spend hours of quiet time with the Lord (and how discouraging that can be for a new wife/mother who is looking for encouragement and sees these godly women she admires doing such a thing). There is a time and season for everything, and right now, we are in the season of raising our children. We can still get in those things we are commended to do (meditating on His word, teaching it to our children, etc.) without the hours of neglecting them in order to have that quiet time we feel we need with the Lord. He is ALWAYS with us (even in the midst of screaming children when it isn't so quiet). Be faithful in the "small" things right now (your children and teaching God's word to them, singing praises to the Lord and other things we are commended to do in His word) and once the children are grown and gone, you will have plenty of time to spend hours of quiet time with the Lord.
And then I heard complaints from hundreds of women. They were all comparing themselves to the Proverbs 31 woman and found themselves coming up short. They complained that they never had time to read God's word and felt like a failure for it.
Then I became a mother, and more and more I was starting to badger myself for not measuring up to the Proverbs 31 woman and not spending hours upon hours of my morning (before anyone else was up) in the Word of God.
So with having daughters, I starting learning about the Titus2 woman. Now I was really a failure. I had never learned those things, how could I be expected to teach them to my daughters??
So ten years after starting my journey (and ten years of beating myself up because I fall so short), I have started to realize that while quiet time with the Lord is nice (and important), it is not the end all be all of being a good and godly wife/mother/woman of God.
Can anyone tell me WHERE in those passages of Scripture it talks about the woman/wife/mother spending time in God's word? I am not saying that it is not important to spend time in His word, but if we are going to compare ourselves to this Proverbs 31 woman, why are we bringing Scripture and the amount of time we spend in it into the picture?? Why are we beating ourselves up over the lack of time we are spending in God's word?
We are instructed in Duet. to dilligently teach God's word to our children. This is a WONDERFUL way to be in God's word throughout the day. While it may take a while for the children (especially the older ones) to accept this new routine, jump in and start reading God's word and discussing it with your children. Look for ways to incorporate Scripture into everyday living: when the children are disobedient, bring in relevant Scripture about how they are to behave; when looking at the beautiful outdoors, bring in relevant Scripture about how God created the world and how we are to care for it.
I have read in God's word about how to are to meditate on His word day and night. I have read in God's word that we are to make our request known before God. I have read in God's word about how we are to pray. I have read in God's word about how we are to sing praise to Him. I have read in God's word about how we are to teach of His lovingkindess and wonderous work to our chilren. I have read in God's word about how we are to share the turth and love of Jesus with others. All of these are things that can be done throughout the day with our children (even the meditating on God's word day and night can be done in the quiet times throughout the day while the children are napping or playing quietly).
Sarah and other women of the Bible whom we are told to admire and act after are commended on the way they loved their husbands, not on the amount of time they had in God's word. I have no doubt they did have those times of quiet with the Lord, and that they knew His word (most likely through their husband/family as I am not sure about them being able to read Scripture back then or that it had even been written down).
Ladies, I want to encourage you to stop beating yourself up because you are not able to spend hours of quiet time with the Lord (and how discouraging that can be for a new wife/mother who is looking for encouragement and sees these godly women she admires doing such a thing). There is a time and season for everything, and right now, we are in the season of raising our children. We can still get in those things we are commended to do (meditating on His word, teaching it to our children, etc.) without the hours of neglecting them in order to have that quiet time we feel we need with the Lord. He is ALWAYS with us (even in the midst of screaming children when it isn't so quiet). Be faithful in the "small" things right now (your children and teaching God's word to them, singing praises to the Lord and other things we are commended to do in His word) and once the children are grown and gone, you will have plenty of time to spend hours of quiet time with the Lord.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
What Wives REALLY want
I cannot tell you how many times during the past .. oh ever since we first got pregnant years, I have wished and hoped that my husband would be more romantic and desiring of me. Like he was when we were dating or first married. I wanted the honeymoon to last forever! And with more kids, it seemed more and more romance was lost. My dh just didn't woo me like he used to.
How many of you women can relate to that?
Yet how many of us are willing to give our husbands those same things? I mean, when we first met them we took great care of ourselves. We looked great, smelled great, and never let him see us without our makeup on and hair made and teeth brushed. We worked hard to look good, made sure to smile at him often and laugh at his jokes. We made him feel important and special. I am sure that our husband's desire just as much of that part of us as we desire the romance/wooing part of him.
It amazes me how easily we women can dismiss our husband's needs (I am tired, I am overworked, I am stressed), yet when our kids throw-up or wake up scared in the middle of the night, we will rush to meet their needs. We will clean up the vomit. We will comfort them. And all done in love, no matter how tired, or overworked or stressed we are.
We need to show our husband's the same love and care that we show our children.
I noticed that during the past 6 months (ever since reading Romancing Your Husband and applying what I learned) that my husband has been more romantic towards me. Saying things he used to say while we were dating. Looking at me with the same desire he did on our honeymoon (and I am 5 months pregnant looking 9 months pregnant). I may be tired from the pregancy and cleaning house and taking care of the kids ..yadda yadda yadda. But I make sure I am dressed with my hair looking nice when dh comes home from work. I make sure to smile at him and laugh at his jokes. I try to be the woman he fell in love with (not just the woman he loves unconditionally).
How many of you women can relate to that?
Yet how many of us are willing to give our husbands those same things? I mean, when we first met them we took great care of ourselves. We looked great, smelled great, and never let him see us without our makeup on and hair made and teeth brushed. We worked hard to look good, made sure to smile at him often and laugh at his jokes. We made him feel important and special. I am sure that our husband's desire just as much of that part of us as we desire the romance/wooing part of him.
It amazes me how easily we women can dismiss our husband's needs (I am tired, I am overworked, I am stressed), yet when our kids throw-up or wake up scared in the middle of the night, we will rush to meet their needs. We will clean up the vomit. We will comfort them. And all done in love, no matter how tired, or overworked or stressed we are.
We need to show our husband's the same love and care that we show our children.
I noticed that during the past 6 months (ever since reading Romancing Your Husband and applying what I learned) that my husband has been more romantic towards me. Saying things he used to say while we were dating. Looking at me with the same desire he did on our honeymoon (and I am 5 months pregnant looking 9 months pregnant). I may be tired from the pregancy and cleaning house and taking care of the kids ..yadda yadda yadda. But I make sure I am dressed with my hair looking nice when dh comes home from work. I make sure to smile at him and laugh at his jokes. I try to be the woman he fell in love with (not just the woman he loves unconditionally).
Monday, December 26, 2005
Our Christmas (and more)
What a WONDERFUL Christmas we had! We reenacted the Christmas story as Daddy read from the Bible. The girls even adlibbed (sp?) a lot. It was so great! Then time to find the hidden nail on the tree (see previous post). Our oldest found it and was so excited to tell us about what the nail meant. It reminds us that even though we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today that His birth had a purpose (resulting in His death and ressurection for our sins).
Then the opening of gitfs. The children were so pleased with their gifts (given to suit their hobbies at this time: drawing, sewing, baking). They of course squealed with delight (I love the fact that our children are happy with practical gifts and not just toys) and play with them constantly!
My husband was so thoughtful. I am currently pregnant (with a boy due Spring 2006 - we did not mention it on here before now because we did not want family to find out early and they read this blog - we announced in our Christmas card which you can see in my online gallery. Anyways, with me being SOOOOOOO pregnant (you know how it can be) I was not feeling very pretty at all. So my WONDERFUL THOUGHTFUL LOVING AMAZING husband bought me new maternity shirts!! And they are pink!! I always feel so pretty in pink. It made me feel so loved and treasured!
And even though my hormones are all out of whack and I started crying, my husband was so attentive to my needs and concerns! (Ok, can you tell I am married to the most wonderful man in the world?)
I must admit that I was scared of announcing the pregnancy so late to family and friends, but most of them have been so happy and supportive (and understanding). My sister did have her baby and has been enjoying motherhood (although she is realizing quickly that it is a full time job with little sleep). Please do keep her in your prayers.
I must admit with three girls of my own, and having gorwn up in a house where the only man was my daddy, I have no idea what to do with a boy!! LOL!! I am glad God has decided to bless us with a boy, although I have no idea about why His timing for one is now. But I know we will soon find out. I have already begun praying for the grace and knoweledge I need to raise this son into a man of God. I am thankful for all the articles at the No Greater Joy web site (which there are a lot of articles about raising boys into men - seems to be harder than raising girls into women).
I love my girls and I love raising them up to be godly wives and mothers. I must admit that I myself have a LOOOOONG way to go in that area, but am so thankful that God is bigger than me!! :) I know how important it is to be a good example though (especially after reading the JUMPING SHIP articles from the No Greater Joy magazine). But in spite of me, our girls seem to be growing up and loving the Lord and want to be mommies and wives. They pray for God to bless them with a godly man for their husband. And they love practicing being a mommy (taking good care of their dolls). And they love kissing the new baby (although they are actually kissing my belly). :)
Right now, the older is playing with the youngest and working with the new baking set that the youngest was given. They are adding flour and milk and mixing and making pies. The middle one is out on a "date night" with Daddy. We try to allow the girls individual time with each of us. And even though we have three (and one on the way), we are trying harder and harder all the time to make it a priority. They open up so much to us during that one on one time, and it really helps with their behavior. For more information on the imporatance of this, may I recommend a WONDERFUL book called PARENTING CHAMPIONS. It is no longer in print, but it is definately worth searching it out on ebay or half.com (where I got mine).
Well, the girls are tired of bringing me "pies" to taste and now want some Mommy time, so I am off to enjoy my girls!!
Then the opening of gitfs. The children were so pleased with their gifts (given to suit their hobbies at this time: drawing, sewing, baking). They of course squealed with delight (I love the fact that our children are happy with practical gifts and not just toys) and play with them constantly!
My husband was so thoughtful. I am currently pregnant (with a boy due Spring 2006 - we did not mention it on here before now because we did not want family to find out early and they read this blog - we announced in our Christmas card which you can see in my online gallery. Anyways, with me being SOOOOOOO pregnant (you know how it can be) I was not feeling very pretty at all. So my WONDERFUL THOUGHTFUL LOVING AMAZING husband bought me new maternity shirts!! And they are pink!! I always feel so pretty in pink. It made me feel so loved and treasured!
And even though my hormones are all out of whack and I started crying, my husband was so attentive to my needs and concerns! (Ok, can you tell I am married to the most wonderful man in the world?)
I must admit that I was scared of announcing the pregnancy so late to family and friends, but most of them have been so happy and supportive (and understanding). My sister did have her baby and has been enjoying motherhood (although she is realizing quickly that it is a full time job with little sleep). Please do keep her in your prayers.
I must admit with three girls of my own, and having gorwn up in a house where the only man was my daddy, I have no idea what to do with a boy!! LOL!! I am glad God has decided to bless us with a boy, although I have no idea about why His timing for one is now. But I know we will soon find out. I have already begun praying for the grace and knoweledge I need to raise this son into a man of God. I am thankful for all the articles at the No Greater Joy web site (which there are a lot of articles about raising boys into men - seems to be harder than raising girls into women).
I love my girls and I love raising them up to be godly wives and mothers. I must admit that I myself have a LOOOOONG way to go in that area, but am so thankful that God is bigger than me!! :) I know how important it is to be a good example though (especially after reading the JUMPING SHIP articles from the No Greater Joy magazine). But in spite of me, our girls seem to be growing up and loving the Lord and want to be mommies and wives. They pray for God to bless them with a godly man for their husband. And they love practicing being a mommy (taking good care of their dolls). And they love kissing the new baby (although they are actually kissing my belly). :)
Right now, the older is playing with the youngest and working with the new baking set that the youngest was given. They are adding flour and milk and mixing and making pies. The middle one is out on a "date night" with Daddy. We try to allow the girls individual time with each of us. And even though we have three (and one on the way), we are trying harder and harder all the time to make it a priority. They open up so much to us during that one on one time, and it really helps with their behavior. For more information on the imporatance of this, may I recommend a WONDERFUL book called PARENTING CHAMPIONS. It is no longer in print, but it is definately worth searching it out on ebay or half.com (where I got mine).
Well, the girls are tired of bringing me "pies" to taste and now want some Mommy time, so I am off to enjoy my girls!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Christmas Time is Here
Oh how I love this time of year!! Sometimes I am made to feel guilty for enjoying this time of year so much. Other well-meaning Christan women turn into leagalists this time of year.
"Don't you realize that Christmas was started by pegans!"
"Don't you know that Jesus wasn't REALLY born on Christmas day, but more like the middle of summer sometime?!?!"
"We celebrate the birth of Jesus and His life year round and not just once a year."
Oh please give me a break and allow me to celebrate with my family! This is the one time of year that businesses allow time off to visit family. And it is an excuse to decorate the house up nice and big and have parties (one's where we can share the message of Christ without people being totally offended because they know that Christmas is about CHRIST).
It is also a wonderful time to reflect on God and His gift of His Son to us. Just because we celebrate Christmas doesn't mean we aren;t appreciative year round of His birth, life, death and ressurection.
One of our Christmas traditions is based on the Victorian tradition of the Christmas pickle. Christmas Eve, after the children were asleep, the parents would hide a pickle on the tree. Whoever found it got a special prize. We hide a nail (to remind us of the purpose of His birth. Whoever finds it gets to tell us what it means and gets to pick the first present from under the tree to give to someone. We go through gifts ONE at a time (rather than giving all the gifts out and people tearing through them and Christmas is over in 5 minutes). After the first person opens their gift (this allows everyone to see what that person got as well as the gift giver to see the reaction and receive thanks) then they get a gift from under the tree to give to someone. This goes on and on until all the gifts are opened.
I must admit taht when extended family is over, gift giving can take quite a while (sometimes with the young ones, they have to be put down for a nap in the middle of opening gifts). But the HOURS of fun of gift giving is so worth it!! My kids (ages 5 and under) are all so patient as they wait for their turn to open a gift. They also truly enjoy seeing everyone and the gifts they get (the focus is not all about themselves and what THEY got).
My children also love the nativities and tell the story of the birth of Christ. Fisher Price has come out with a nativity that while expensive, lasts so much longer than the other nativities (even cloth) that are out there. I highly suggest you look into buying one. Whether you use it year round, or just the Christmas season. It is safe for one year olds, and fun for all ages (yes, even hubby and I have fun with it).
I also wanted to encourage you to check out my online scrapbook (link at right) to see our Christmas card. My husband is so creative! I also made my inlaws a special gift called GrandKids.
"Don't you realize that Christmas was started by pegans!"
"Don't you know that Jesus wasn't REALLY born on Christmas day, but more like the middle of summer sometime?!?!"
"We celebrate the birth of Jesus and His life year round and not just once a year."
Oh please give me a break and allow me to celebrate with my family! This is the one time of year that businesses allow time off to visit family. And it is an excuse to decorate the house up nice and big and have parties (one's where we can share the message of Christ without people being totally offended because they know that Christmas is about CHRIST).
It is also a wonderful time to reflect on God and His gift of His Son to us. Just because we celebrate Christmas doesn't mean we aren;t appreciative year round of His birth, life, death and ressurection.
One of our Christmas traditions is based on the Victorian tradition of the Christmas pickle. Christmas Eve, after the children were asleep, the parents would hide a pickle on the tree. Whoever found it got a special prize. We hide a nail (to remind us of the purpose of His birth. Whoever finds it gets to tell us what it means and gets to pick the first present from under the tree to give to someone. We go through gifts ONE at a time (rather than giving all the gifts out and people tearing through them and Christmas is over in 5 minutes). After the first person opens their gift (this allows everyone to see what that person got as well as the gift giver to see the reaction and receive thanks) then they get a gift from under the tree to give to someone. This goes on and on until all the gifts are opened.
I must admit taht when extended family is over, gift giving can take quite a while (sometimes with the young ones, they have to be put down for a nap in the middle of opening gifts). But the HOURS of fun of gift giving is so worth it!! My kids (ages 5 and under) are all so patient as they wait for their turn to open a gift. They also truly enjoy seeing everyone and the gifts they get (the focus is not all about themselves and what THEY got).
My children also love the nativities and tell the story of the birth of Christ. Fisher Price has come out with a nativity that while expensive, lasts so much longer than the other nativities (even cloth) that are out there. I highly suggest you look into buying one. Whether you use it year round, or just the Christmas season. It is safe for one year olds, and fun for all ages (yes, even hubby and I have fun with it).
I also wanted to encourage you to check out my online scrapbook (link at right) to see our Christmas card. My husband is so creative! I also made my inlaws a special gift called GrandKids.
Monday, December 12, 2005
The Only Bad Thing About Flannel Sheets
Is that they are so warm and comfy you never want to get out of bed! I so love cold days and cuddling under the blankets with a good book and some hot cocoa!
Other musings and goings on...
Today is my sisters due date!! With how big that baby is I can't believe she made it this far. This is her first baby. It is going to be a girl. I am so excited for her!! Please keep her in your prayers if you are so led as those of you who are mother's know how daunting it can be! =^)
My husband is back from his week on a business trip. The nice thing about working from hom is we get to see him so frequently. The bad thing is the business trips upto the main company. It really is true that you don't know what you have until it's gone. I SO APPRECIATE AND LOVE MY HUSBAND! I am so thankful that God has blessed me so RICHLY with my husband!
Speaking of husbands, check out the link to the right for the Created To Be His Helpmeet study. We are going to be starting fresh with chaper one at the beginning of the new year! Plenty of time to order and receive your book before the new study starts! I must admit that it has really been helpful to be able to tlak to a bunch of like-minded ladies, especially when I fall in an area and need the support/help.
Also, the Romancing Your Husband list is up and running. It is VERY small and not many posts go through, but when they do, you get some GREAT ideas on loving your husband.
I also have been able to do a few more pages for my online scrapbook!! The link is at the right under MY GALLERY. I have also listed the areas that have been updated.
Well, I am off to continue to clean house and prepare for baking day (Wednesday). I don't know how many people read this (if any), but if any of you are out there, I want to wish you a Merry CHRISTmas!!
Other musings and goings on...
Today is my sisters due date!! With how big that baby is I can't believe she made it this far. This is her first baby. It is going to be a girl. I am so excited for her!! Please keep her in your prayers if you are so led as those of you who are mother's know how daunting it can be! =^)
My husband is back from his week on a business trip. The nice thing about working from hom is we get to see him so frequently. The bad thing is the business trips upto the main company. It really is true that you don't know what you have until it's gone. I SO APPRECIATE AND LOVE MY HUSBAND! I am so thankful that God has blessed me so RICHLY with my husband!
Speaking of husbands, check out the link to the right for the Created To Be His Helpmeet study. We are going to be starting fresh with chaper one at the beginning of the new year! Plenty of time to order and receive your book before the new study starts! I must admit that it has really been helpful to be able to tlak to a bunch of like-minded ladies, especially when I fall in an area and need the support/help.
Also, the Romancing Your Husband list is up and running. It is VERY small and not many posts go through, but when they do, you get some GREAT ideas on loving your husband.
I also have been able to do a few more pages for my online scrapbook!! The link is at the right under MY GALLERY. I have also listed the areas that have been updated.
Well, I am off to continue to clean house and prepare for baking day (Wednesday). I don't know how many people read this (if any), but if any of you are out there, I want to wish you a Merry CHRISTmas!!
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Where have I been?
Things have been busy over here.
We have taken our house off the market and continue to pray and wait on the Lord for His timing. We know what He is leading us towards, we just don't know WHEN He will make it happen.
All three of the girls have croup. I have never dealt with this before. Thankfully a friend of mine has three sons who constantly had croup growing up. She called me back and gave me some great natrual remedies to try.
I still am not 100% feeling better. Long story there.
A falling out with the in-laws. This has been so painful and a long time coming. It is so sad that there is such feelings between Christians. I fear that things will never be resolved and that we won't be a part of their lives anymore. The Lord knows the siutation, so if you feel led, please pray.
The house has also fallen into disarry with me being sick. The girls do their best to help, but there are still things that I have not taught them how to do yet, that they can't help with. I am so thankful for their help because they really do a lot: wash dishes and load dishwasher, wipe table, set table, sweep the floor, clean their play area and bedrooms, make their beds. They can take the clothes out of the washer and put them in the dryer (SO THANKFUL FOR A FRONT LOADING WASHER/DRYER!!) and they can take clothes out of the dryer . They can somewhat fold clothes and put them in their drawers (although most of that falls on the 5yr old). But they do tend to become somewhat lazy when Momma is not right there along side of them helping too. And Brian can only do so much (he has a full time job which he works from 7AM-6PM when he gets off, makes dinner, feeds all of us, puts the girls to bed, cleans up a little, and then goes back to work till 9PM when he crashes on the bed and sleeps). But I am so grateful and thankful for all he does. I cannot imagine the health hazzard this place would be without him doing what he does!
Anyways, just popping up here to say that I am still around and to thank those of you who emailed me personally to see how I was. I also need to publically thank my dear friend Brenda (you can read her WONDERFULLY inspiring blog - link on the left for Titus2Mentoring) who has been such an example to me during this time. If anyone who reads this blog feels led, please do pray for her.
We have taken our house off the market and continue to pray and wait on the Lord for His timing. We know what He is leading us towards, we just don't know WHEN He will make it happen.
All three of the girls have croup. I have never dealt with this before. Thankfully a friend of mine has three sons who constantly had croup growing up. She called me back and gave me some great natrual remedies to try.
I still am not 100% feeling better. Long story there.
A falling out with the in-laws. This has been so painful and a long time coming. It is so sad that there is such feelings between Christians. I fear that things will never be resolved and that we won't be a part of their lives anymore. The Lord knows the siutation, so if you feel led, please pray.
The house has also fallen into disarry with me being sick. The girls do their best to help, but there are still things that I have not taught them how to do yet, that they can't help with. I am so thankful for their help because they really do a lot: wash dishes and load dishwasher, wipe table, set table, sweep the floor, clean their play area and bedrooms, make their beds. They can take the clothes out of the washer and put them in the dryer (SO THANKFUL FOR A FRONT LOADING WASHER/DRYER!!) and they can take clothes out of the dryer . They can somewhat fold clothes and put them in their drawers (although most of that falls on the 5yr old). But they do tend to become somewhat lazy when Momma is not right there along side of them helping too. And Brian can only do so much (he has a full time job which he works from 7AM-6PM when he gets off, makes dinner, feeds all of us, puts the girls to bed, cleans up a little, and then goes back to work till 9PM when he crashes on the bed and sleeps). But I am so grateful and thankful for all he does. I cannot imagine the health hazzard this place would be without him doing what he does!
Anyways, just popping up here to say that I am still around and to thank those of you who emailed me personally to see how I was. I also need to publically thank my dear friend Brenda (you can read her WONDERFULLY inspiring blog - link on the left for Titus2Mentoring) who has been such an example to me during this time. If anyone who reads this blog feels led, please do pray for her.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
My SuperMAN!!
I am in awe of my husband. He has always been a great help around the house (with the housework and taking care of the children), but lately I have been pretty sick and in bed all day (not even able to do my favorite thing - digital scrapbooking)!
It amazes me that he works all day (thankfully he is able to work from home and comes down and makes lunch for the girls and me) and then after work, WITHOUT COMPLAINT or even a hint of displeasure makes dinner for the whole family and cleans up. Now usually I get that on the weekends or a night when I have had a bad day, but this has been going on for a week now! Then he continues to care for the girls and put them down for the night. It is almost like my husband now has two jobs (as most of you know being a mom IS a full time job).
I am so proud of (and in love with) my SuperMAN!
It amazes me that he works all day (thankfully he is able to work from home and comes down and makes lunch for the girls and me) and then after work, WITHOUT COMPLAINT or even a hint of displeasure makes dinner for the whole family and cleans up. Now usually I get that on the weekends or a night when I have had a bad day, but this has been going on for a week now! Then he continues to care for the girls and put them down for the night. It is almost like my husband now has two jobs (as most of you know being a mom IS a full time job).
I am so proud of (and in love with) my SuperMAN!
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Healthy Living
We are finally getting back to normal after five days in and out of doctor offices, emergency rooms, and a hospital stay. Our little one was sick and we didn't know why. She had a fever over 105F and complaining of her neck and tummy hurting. She was refusing to eat or drink and refusing to take her medication (even fever reducing medication she normally loves because they put so much sugar in it). So we had to check into the hospital.
They hooked her up to an IV (with her tiny little veins that was difficult) which kept her hydrated (and somewhat nourished) and they also had antibiotics going into her.
She is finally back to normal (although a little spoiled from all the movies she watched and the dolls they gave her). The doctors tested her constantly (blood test, sonograms, x-rays, urine and stool tests) and still have no idea what caused her so much pain or her fever to get so high. The blood tests showed no sign of a virus or bacteria. Her urine did have ecoli bacteria in it one day, but not the next. She has stumped the doctors (and us as well).
In July, she had broken her arm. We went back for a two month check-up and the bone was so perfectly healed, that the doctor was amazed. She kept looking closely at the new xrays trying to find where the break was and couldn't. She said that usually didn't happen for at least 6 months.
I know that a lot of it has to do with the prayers that are lifted up for her, but I also believe that some of it is diet related. I have been on a crusade for several years now about the importance of diet in our health. After all that has gone on with our little one, I am now more sure than ever the importance of diet. If you're interested about where the Lord has led us on this journey of health, check out the link at the end of this post. But I want to encourage you to make it a matter of prayer for you and your family. Seek what changes the Lord would have YOU make in the area of diet and health. The abundance of health I have seen in my family as a result of changes in our diet has been absolutely amazing. I am so thankful that we have been open to the Lord in changing this area of our lives.
I have started a Christian women's health group to talk about where the Lord has led us (and others who are the same healthy journey are also on there). http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HealthSeekersForum
They hooked her up to an IV (with her tiny little veins that was difficult) which kept her hydrated (and somewhat nourished) and they also had antibiotics going into her.
She is finally back to normal (although a little spoiled from all the movies she watched and the dolls they gave her). The doctors tested her constantly (blood test, sonograms, x-rays, urine and stool tests) and still have no idea what caused her so much pain or her fever to get so high. The blood tests showed no sign of a virus or bacteria. Her urine did have ecoli bacteria in it one day, but not the next. She has stumped the doctors (and us as well).
In July, she had broken her arm. We went back for a two month check-up and the bone was so perfectly healed, that the doctor was amazed. She kept looking closely at the new xrays trying to find where the break was and couldn't. She said that usually didn't happen for at least 6 months.
I know that a lot of it has to do with the prayers that are lifted up for her, but I also believe that some of it is diet related. I have been on a crusade for several years now about the importance of diet in our health. After all that has gone on with our little one, I am now more sure than ever the importance of diet. If you're interested about where the Lord has led us on this journey of health, check out the link at the end of this post. But I want to encourage you to make it a matter of prayer for you and your family. Seek what changes the Lord would have YOU make in the area of diet and health. The abundance of health I have seen in my family as a result of changes in our diet has been absolutely amazing. I am so thankful that we have been open to the Lord in changing this area of our lives.
I have started a Christian women's health group to talk about where the Lord has led us (and others who are the same healthy journey are also on there). http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HealthSeekersForum
Sunday, August 21, 2005
But Don't You Love to Hear Them Laugh?
Last night, dh gave each of the girls a glow in the dark necklace as he was putting them down for bed (he always puts the girls down every night!). I had heard him say his normal "good night girls, I love you" after he has finished tucking them in, telling them a story and praying with them.
Then the giggles began.
They started out kind of muffled. Like they were trying so desperately not to laugh. Then they burst out loudly, as if they could not contain it any longer or they would burst!
I came upstairs and asked hubby if they were supposed to be asleep. He said "Yeah, but don't you love to hear them laugh?" It's so true. I LOVE TO HEAR MY CHILDREN LAUGH! We went in and gave them five more minutes of laughter and then it was time for bed.
I thought about a show I recently saw. It was one where the mommys switch homes for two weeks. I didn't get to see the whole thing (I am not even sure if the show is around anymore). But there was a mom of two children swapping with a mom of five children. All I saw was when they came home. The mom of five was commenting after being home on what she had missed while she was away. She said "the noise." I had to think about that. The mom of two children returned home to silence. The mom of five returned home to lots of laughter and talking with each other and LOVE!
I notice that too. When one of the children are out with Daddy. It is just too quite around here!!! I gotta have all three of them PLUS Daddy and myself chattering away and laughing away. I LOVE THE NOISE!!
Then the giggles began.
They started out kind of muffled. Like they were trying so desperately not to laugh. Then they burst out loudly, as if they could not contain it any longer or they would burst!
I came upstairs and asked hubby if they were supposed to be asleep. He said "Yeah, but don't you love to hear them laugh?" It's so true. I LOVE TO HEAR MY CHILDREN LAUGH! We went in and gave them five more minutes of laughter and then it was time for bed.
I thought about a show I recently saw. It was one where the mommys switch homes for two weeks. I didn't get to see the whole thing (I am not even sure if the show is around anymore). But there was a mom of two children swapping with a mom of five children. All I saw was when they came home. The mom of five was commenting after being home on what she had missed while she was away. She said "the noise." I had to think about that. The mom of two children returned home to silence. The mom of five returned home to lots of laughter and talking with each other and LOVE!
I notice that too. When one of the children are out with Daddy. It is just too quite around here!!! I gotta have all three of them PLUS Daddy and myself chattering away and laughing away. I LOVE THE NOISE!!
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Faithbooking
I finally added my first page of my fathbook to my online gallery. It really is hard to document your spiritual journey. The first page was supposed to be about how you came to be a Christian. The next page is about baptism. I haven't done that one yet. I recently found pictures of my baptism. I was baptised when I was born (as all Catholics are), but after coming to know Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I felt that I needed to be baptised of my own choice to show my commitment to Him.
Faithbooking is not new to scrapbooking. But it is new to me. I think it will be a wonderful addition to my albums. A story for my children to know of my faith (and I will also be adding my prayers for each of my children).
I was never really interested in scrapbooking until my first daughter was born. It was then that I realized I wanted to capture every moment/thought/feeling. :) Something I miss from my mom. She has lots of pictures (good for her), but no stories with them. I really need to get together with her and get her to write down on sticky notes about each picture and then put the sticky on top of the picture (which is protected by the plastic cover in those magnetic albums). Then at least we have somewhere to start.
I recently read a formula for a quick and coordinated album (taken from Creative Keepsakes Magazine):
1 neutral colored cardstock for background
1-2 colors of cardstock for matting
1-2 types patterned papers for borders and wide mats (you can also blow up pictures to use as these mats - one of the nice things about digital scrapbooking)
1-2 types of page accents
1 font, set of letter stamps or type of letter stickers for titles
[I]A Side Note: you may have noticed I changed my name from my real name to "P" and now to lvg4him. Hubby felt that we needed to be a bit more private on the web.[/I]
Faithbooking is not new to scrapbooking. But it is new to me. I think it will be a wonderful addition to my albums. A story for my children to know of my faith (and I will also be adding my prayers for each of my children).
I was never really interested in scrapbooking until my first daughter was born. It was then that I realized I wanted to capture every moment/thought/feeling. :) Something I miss from my mom. She has lots of pictures (good for her), but no stories with them. I really need to get together with her and get her to write down on sticky notes about each picture and then put the sticky on top of the picture (which is protected by the plastic cover in those magnetic albums). Then at least we have somewhere to start.
I recently read a formula for a quick and coordinated album (taken from Creative Keepsakes Magazine):
1 neutral colored cardstock for background
1-2 colors of cardstock for matting
1-2 types patterned papers for borders and wide mats (you can also blow up pictures to use as these mats - one of the nice things about digital scrapbooking)
1-2 types of page accents
1 font, set of letter stamps or type of letter stickers for titles
[I]A Side Note: you may have noticed I changed my name from my real name to "P" and now to lvg4him. Hubby felt that we needed to be a bit more private on the web.[/I]
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
So Little Time
Thanks to those of you who have prayed (and are praying). They still have no idea what is wrong and I am supposed to be called sometime this week to set up even more tests. Your prayers are truly appreciated. I realyl want to know what is causing this because it looks like my little two year old might be suffering from the same thing.
With tests and packing (and digi scrapping - trying to catch up on two years of not scrapping!) and cleaning and more packing, I have had little time to post here (or my other boards or reading all your wonderful blogs). I have however been able to enjoy my children!! I am thankful that I am not forgetting THEM in all of this. Yesterday we spent time outdoors (all three girls are outdoorsy, which will make moving to the country easier). They would have stayed out all day EVERY day if I let them. (Just worry about sun damage and all - even with the sun screen.)
I want to leave you with this WONDERFUL article I read about a year ago. It came back into my life recently (and I am so glad it did). It is about APRON EVENAGELISM. You haven't heard of it? Well, this is a MUST read. Even my little girls have started wearing their aprons again (waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy too cute!) and I am on the look out for some patterns to make more! I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me!
With tests and packing (and digi scrapping - trying to catch up on two years of not scrapping!) and cleaning and more packing, I have had little time to post here (or my other boards or reading all your wonderful blogs). I have however been able to enjoy my children!! I am thankful that I am not forgetting THEM in all of this. Yesterday we spent time outdoors (all three girls are outdoorsy, which will make moving to the country easier). They would have stayed out all day EVERY day if I let them. (Just worry about sun damage and all - even with the sun screen.)
I want to leave you with this WONDERFUL article I read about a year ago. It came back into my life recently (and I am so glad it did). It is about APRON EVENAGELISM. You haven't heard of it? Well, this is a MUST read. Even my little girls have started wearing their aprons again (waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy too cute!) and I am on the look out for some patterns to make more! I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me!
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Been Away
Sorry I have not posted lately. For about 15 years now, I have had horrible pain in my chest and frequently "choke" on my food. I fianlly found a doctor who didn't tell me "It was all in my head, to just think 'OPEN OPEN OPEN' and I would be fine." She set me up for a test this past week where she could look into my esophagus. It turns out the my esophagus is not working properly. Instead of constantly working to push the food down, it is still, like one big long solid tube. To top it off, there is something wrong in my stomache (had to do a biopsy, but no worry of cancer - what else could a biopsy be for?). Unfortuneatly I will have to wait for the answers. If you feel led, please pray for me. I have more tests on Friday. Thank you.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Thank You God!
Today I simply could NOT find the hairspray (the one to put in the girl's hair to make it easier to brush through). So I asked my 3 year old child (who was the one who asked me to brush her hair) to find it. So off she went looking. We stilll have our baby monitor's on and I heard her upstairs say "Thank You God!" She then informed me that she had found it. It warms my heart to hear my children thank God for even the smallest of things. It is a good reminder to me that NOTHING is too small for God. :)
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Update on my Mr. Visionary in hiding
Well, I don't know what I did wrong, but his fire for his own business has wained again. BUT, Mr. Visionary is still there. He has some other ideas that he is sharing with me and he is excited about. He can tell that I am scared (who is not scared of change?) :) , and is so cute buying books to get me excited about these new ideas. I am trying. And he does know that I am VERY supportive of him (something that I don't think he really felt from me in this area before). I am sure the excitement will come, and I know it is important to him that not only am I supportive, but excited too.
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