Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
For some reason
I haven't been in the blogging mood for a while. Probably one of the casualties of having too much going on in life and getting overwhelmed. I'm saving money for a netbook and think having portability will greatly increase my desire to blog again, something about being able to blog anywhere, anytime. Its hard being tied to a desktop computer when so much is going on. I'm also spending lots of time working on crochet projects and such in preparation for the holidays coming up. Not to mention some projects for some friends before then. Anyway, thought I should at least say something :)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
FOTR
What is FOTR? Find out more here -- http://www.familiesontheroad.com/
We are in the beginning stages of figuring out what we need to do for this to become a reality (and I love the idea of downsizing to a simpler life). There is so much of this country that we haven't seen and this is the only way it will happen. Not to mention we have friends/family who live all over and we'd get a chance to see them. And, we homeschool, so it would be a great learning experience for the kids. They weren't too sure of the idea when I first started talking about it (I grew up in a family that camped and I loved it!) and then we went looking at RVs. That was an eye opener for them and now they are excited, too. Even if we don't go on the road, we've decided we want an RV so the kids and I could at least visit different campgrounds while Kirk is working jobs that cause him to drive too many miles everyday (the joys of living in a rural area). So, either way, it looks like an RV is in our future, provided we can save enough.
I have become friends on-line with another homeschool mom who's family lives this way, and we may be able to meet up with them this summer (Yeah!). It will have to be in a tent but that's what we are used to anyway ;). She keeps a blog of their travels if you want to check it out.
Off to daydream some more...
We are in the beginning stages of figuring out what we need to do for this to become a reality (and I love the idea of downsizing to a simpler life). There is so much of this country that we haven't seen and this is the only way it will happen. Not to mention we have friends/family who live all over and we'd get a chance to see them. And, we homeschool, so it would be a great learning experience for the kids. They weren't too sure of the idea when I first started talking about it (I grew up in a family that camped and I loved it!) and then we went looking at RVs. That was an eye opener for them and now they are excited, too. Even if we don't go on the road, we've decided we want an RV so the kids and I could at least visit different campgrounds while Kirk is working jobs that cause him to drive too many miles everyday (the joys of living in a rural area). So, either way, it looks like an RV is in our future, provided we can save enough.
I have become friends on-line with another homeschool mom who's family lives this way, and we may be able to meet up with them this summer (Yeah!). It will have to be in a tent but that's what we are used to anyway ;). She keeps a blog of their travels if you want to check it out.
Off to daydream some more...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
What I've been up to
Wow, I haven't posted in a while. Life has been so busy lately and I've only really had time online to read messages. No time to reply much either.
Some highlights since my last post:
Some highlights since my last post:
- dance class
- AWANA
- walking everywhere (my attempt to not gain weight this holiday season and save gas money)
- coffee with a friend
- parties
- our church's live nativity went really well and we had a larger cast this year, and therefore more costumes to be made, plus more sets along the drive-thru
- Christmas projects with family and friends (decorating, cards, gifts, baking, etc.)
- practice so we have singers for our Christmas eve service
- caroling with our homeschool co-op
- everyday things (library trips, grocery trips, trips to piano lessons, laundry, dishes, cooking, etc.)
- educational pursuits (helping the kids with these)
- planning for a New Year's Eve get together at church
- sadness over situations within my family (please pray)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Hard Drive Failure
No, I didn't have it backed up. Yes, I lost a lot from the last couple years (a lot of my pictures have been preserved on Flickr and Picasa, PTL for that, but the videos are gone). The hard drive was so dead that I wasn't even charged a fee by the computer shop for trying to retrieve my files. Some lessons in life are learned the hard way *sigh*
I have a new hard drive now. I've also resolved to buy an external hard drive to do back ups on, as well as continuing to use online sites for storage. I'm trying not to be paranoid about the whole thing, just going to do what I should have been doing all along.
What caused the failure? I didn't get my firmware update accomplished in time. If only life didn't get so busy that many things get put on hold until "a time when things aren't so busy". That's my excuse anyway ;-P
Oh well, moving on....
I have a new hard drive now. I've also resolved to buy an external hard drive to do back ups on, as well as continuing to use online sites for storage. I'm trying not to be paranoid about the whole thing, just going to do what I should have been doing all along.
What caused the failure? I didn't get my firmware update accomplished in time. If only life didn't get so busy that many things get put on hold until "a time when things aren't so busy". That's my excuse anyway ;-P
Oh well, moving on....
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Which way?
Is up?
I'm so busy just trying to keep afloat lately. I kind of crashed today and can't seem to get motivated. I can't be this way, I have so much to do. Ugh.
I've neglected my blogs and I'm just keeping up with reading email (no time to really reply though).
Okay, off to make dinner...
I'm so busy just trying to keep afloat lately. I kind of crashed today and can't seem to get motivated. I can't be this way, I have so much to do. Ugh.
I've neglected my blogs and I'm just keeping up with reading email (no time to really reply though).
Okay, off to make dinner...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
20 Years of Marriage
Kirk and I kept things pretty low key for celebrating our anniversary, we like it that way :-)
We walked to a local restaurant for dinner and just enjoyed some time together. I asked him if it felt like 20 years and he said, yes. I agree, lol. We've gone through a lot of growing pains together and our relationship just gets stronger. Marriage for us is a covenant, not a contract. Our vows did say for better or for worse didn't they? So difficult times are no reason for giving up!
There have been many many good times also. Here's to another 20 years or more!
We walked to a local restaurant for dinner and just enjoyed some time together. I asked him if it felt like 20 years and he said, yes. I agree, lol. We've gone through a lot of growing pains together and our relationship just gets stronger. Marriage for us is a covenant, not a contract. Our vows did say for better or for worse didn't they? So difficult times are no reason for giving up!
There have been many many good times also. Here's to another 20 years or more!
"Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
45 life lessons and 5 to grow on
Originally published in The Plain Dealer on Sunday,May 28, 2006
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.
It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Posted by Regina Brett September 20, 2007 14:03PM
http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2007/09/regina_bretts_45_life_lessons.html
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.
It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Posted by Regina Brett September 20, 2007 14:03PM
http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2007/09/regina_bretts_45_life_lessons.html
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Weekend
On Friday Kirk and I looked at washing machines (decided against the used one) and bought a Maytag. Here's one of those purchases that I would love to have been American made but those were a couple hundred dollars more than we could afford. Lately, it seems as though everything we own is wearing out.
Noelle and I attended our church's mother/daughter brunch Saturday morning and had a really good time.
After we got home I spent most of the afternoon learning needlework stitches and working on my CQ square. Later in the evening we watched the movie Faith Like Potatoes.
Everyone else went to bed and I stayed up late mixing together the dry ingredients for the scones I was baking in the morning. I promised Ermagene I would make her two dozen and planned on giving the rest for cafe.
Kirk stayed home sick from church so the kids and I went without him. The rest of the day everyone lazed around and I practiced more stitches for my CQ. Dinner was a simple affair of ham, eggs, and waffles. Kyle got invited to go listen to Eric Hovind speak at a nearby high school and even spoke with him personally afterwards. He got home about 9:50 p.m. and really enjoyed himself.
Noelle and I attended our church's mother/daughter brunch Saturday morning and had a really good time.
After we got home I spent most of the afternoon learning needlework stitches and working on my CQ square. Later in the evening we watched the movie Faith Like Potatoes.Everyone else went to bed and I stayed up late mixing together the dry ingredients for the scones I was baking in the morning. I promised Ermagene I would make her two dozen and planned on giving the rest for cafe.
Breakfast Scones
2 cups unbleached white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sour milk
Mix dry ingredients together well. Cut in butter. Add milk. Kneed dough on a floured surface a couple times then form into a log and cut in half. Pat each half of dough into an 8 inch circle and cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in a pre-heated, 400 degree oven for about 12 minutes. Makes 16 scones.
Kirk stayed home sick from church so the kids and I went without him. The rest of the day everyone lazed around and I practiced more stitches for my CQ. Dinner was a simple affair of ham, eggs, and waffles. Kyle got invited to go listen to Eric Hovind speak at a nearby high school and even spoke with him personally afterwards. He got home about 9:50 p.m. and really enjoyed himself.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Firsts of the Season
Nothing smells as good as clothes hung out on the line.
Our washer is broken and I had to go to the laundromat. I had a lot of laundry to dry but only had $1.25 left after washing it all. I used that to start the towels drying (nothing feels worse to me than a towel hung on the line soaked, only to dry like sandpaper). I brought everything home and most went on the line. Jeans and unmentionables went in our dryer at home.
The washers at the laundromat don't hold as much as mine so I don't like this option. Kirk went looking for a used washer and found one. It was $500 brand new, is three years old and they want $250 for it. We looked at new washers without fancy settings and they were $350 - $399. Still thinking which route to go.
It was very hot in the afternoon, about 85 degrees and Noelle decided to enjoy a cooling trek in the creek.
When its hot like that I do not like to turn the oven on or stand over a hot stove to cook dinner. We did a fend for yourself night and then had sherbet for dessert.
Our washer is broken and I had to go to the laundromat. I had a lot of laundry to dry but only had $1.25 left after washing it all. I used that to start the towels drying (nothing feels worse to me than a towel hung on the line soaked, only to dry like sandpaper). I brought everything home and most went on the line. Jeans and unmentionables went in our dryer at home.The washers at the laundromat don't hold as much as mine so I don't like this option. Kirk went looking for a used washer and found one. It was $500 brand new, is three years old and they want $250 for it. We looked at new washers without fancy settings and they were $350 - $399. Still thinking which route to go.
It was very hot in the afternoon, about 85 degrees and Noelle decided to enjoy a cooling trek in the creek.
When its hot like that I do not like to turn the oven on or stand over a hot stove to cook dinner. We did a fend for yourself night and then had sherbet for dessert.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tidbits of Life
The kids and I have been on a Doctor Who kick. Some of the episodes we were able to watch instantly on Netflix and others we had to get in the mail. I love the imagination and quirkiness of the show!
I also found a new website, Kids in Mind, to help us know more about movies we are considering watching. Although we are discontinuing Netflix at the end of April. Its time for more outdoor pursuits with the coming warmer weather.
We are also looking into buying another vehicle. The van is really nice but with all the gadgets, the insurance is too high. Ever since I saw one on a car lot last summer, I have really wanted a Ford Taurus X, so that is what we are looking for now. A Ford dealership is going to a Ford auction this week and will look for one for us.
I still haven't started my crazy quilt project but did check out Stitch Sampler from the library to help learn some new stitches. Noelle confiscated my one prom gown for dress up and now I don't have the cream satin material I needed. Hopefully yard sales will start back up soon and I'll find what I need there.
We're going to my Aunt Patty's house for Resurrection Sunday and it looks like the weather will be fairly decent. We have snow on the ground now but its supposed to be better by Sunday. I sure pray so!
Awana had crazy hat night Sunday and I'll leave you with what Noelle came up with.
I also found a new website, Kids in Mind, to help us know more about movies we are considering watching. Although we are discontinuing Netflix at the end of April. Its time for more outdoor pursuits with the coming warmer weather.
We are also looking into buying another vehicle. The van is really nice but with all the gadgets, the insurance is too high. Ever since I saw one on a car lot last summer, I have really wanted a Ford Taurus X, so that is what we are looking for now. A Ford dealership is going to a Ford auction this week and will look for one for us.
I still haven't started my crazy quilt project but did check out Stitch Sampler from the library to help learn some new stitches. Noelle confiscated my one prom gown for dress up and now I don't have the cream satin material I needed. Hopefully yard sales will start back up soon and I'll find what I need there.
We're going to my Aunt Patty's house for Resurrection Sunday and it looks like the weather will be fairly decent. We have snow on the ground now but its supposed to be better by Sunday. I sure pray so!
Awana had crazy hat night Sunday and I'll leave you with what Noelle came up with.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spring?
Yesterday, the last day of Winter, was partly sunny and in the 50s. Today, the first day of Spring, we woke up to snow on the ground. Hhmm....I guess it would be a good time to start my next craft project. I've been learning about crazy quilting and plan on recycling some old prom/brides maid dresses for that. I also have some books waiting for me. Of course, there's always movies, the internet, and hanging with the kids. So many choices =D
Monday, March 9, 2009
Catching Up
Its been a while since I posted and thought I should let you know what I've been up to.
I used my rice cooker today and boy was it nice to have! I love that the insert is non-stick and removable. I made the rice this morning and then combined it with salsa, black beans, and corn, heated through and sprinkled with cheese, for dinner tonight. So easy and so yummy, but I was told to double the recipe next time.
I've been without a vehicle for three weeks and finally got a 2006 mini van. We did our shopping using the internet. Wow, talk about a huge time and money saver! We ended up driving quite a ways from home to look at vehicles because the prices were $2,000 less than those offered near home. We wouldn't had known about them otherwise.
This is the first "loaded" vehicle I've owned. The kids especially like that it has a DVD player and second row bucket seats. I love the leather heated seats. Kirk likes the stow and go seats for when he borrows my vehicle for work. Sometimes living on one income puts us behind the times (which is fine with me, family comes first) but that explains the excitement about the new to us mini van. Okay, he isn't really excited but is glad the looking is over =D
I'm also out walking again. Our dog used to walk me but I duplicated a popular head collar and now I walk him, lol. The weather has turned cold again but I'm not going to stop walking the dog and he doesn't care what the weather is. We walked in the rain yesterday and a friend told me her dog will want back inside if its raining, lol. Maybe her dog is smarter than me, but, I don't want to stay cooped up anymore because of weather.
I used my rice cooker today and boy was it nice to have! I love that the insert is non-stick and removable. I made the rice this morning and then combined it with salsa, black beans, and corn, heated through and sprinkled with cheese, for dinner tonight. So easy and so yummy, but I was told to double the recipe next time.
I've been without a vehicle for three weeks and finally got a 2006 mini van. We did our shopping using the internet. Wow, talk about a huge time and money saver! We ended up driving quite a ways from home to look at vehicles because the prices were $2,000 less than those offered near home. We wouldn't had known about them otherwise.
This is the first "loaded" vehicle I've owned. The kids especially like that it has a DVD player and second row bucket seats. I love the leather heated seats. Kirk likes the stow and go seats for when he borrows my vehicle for work. Sometimes living on one income puts us behind the times (which is fine with me, family comes first) but that explains the excitement about the new to us mini van. Okay, he isn't really excited but is glad the looking is over =D
I'm also out walking again. Our dog used to walk me but I duplicated a popular head collar and now I walk him, lol. The weather has turned cold again but I'm not going to stop walking the dog and he doesn't care what the weather is. We walked in the rain yesterday and a friend told me her dog will want back inside if its raining, lol. Maybe her dog is smarter than me, but, I don't want to stay cooped up anymore because of weather.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Life's Little Rewards
Our family doesn't drink much pop and it isn't usually name brand. However, my step-father, mom, and little brother (okay, he's 6'2" but he's 15 years younger than me) drink a lot of Coke. My step-dad used to collect Coke memorabilia but has accumulated all he wants at this point. So they give their My Coke Rewards points to us. I like getting things for free (and since it isn't my money buying the Coke, it really is free =)I just ordered a Proctor Silex 10-Cup Rice Cooker (I am hit or miss with rice and having one of these is supposed to solve that, at least that's what I hear) and will have it in 4-6 weeks. We've also received 3 Coca-Cola insulated lunch bags (in August) and before that I got a Coca-Cola Sling back pack (about a year ago). I'm not a big Coke fan (except Cherry Coke) but I do like red, black, and white together. Now I'm off to see about a gift card at My Points (another great freebie website).
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Kids are a Blessing
Imagine my delight to wake up this morning to find Kyle bringing me coffee. Noelle got in on the action and they then served me breakfast in bed. I am a very lucky mom indeed!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Books, Unschooling, & Family
I love books. I love visiting the library and checking out as many as I can carry, loading up my backpack and my arms to overflowing. If I had a lot of money I would buy books constantly (but the library saves me a fortune). I've bought many from used book stores and yard/garage sales, I love a good bargain =)
Anyway, now you know about my obsession with books. Favorites? I can't say as there are so many I haven't read yet. A lot of people get into critiquing authors but I just like to enjoy the stories. I haven't read too many I didn't like, it all depends on my mood and stage of life to decide what sounds good at any given time. I love learning new things, all the time. I'm an information junkie and so is Kirk, so are the kids. When Kyle was born we constantly brought home as many books as we could and read and read and read to him, he would sit in our laps for hours. Noelle didn't do this early on but grew to love books as much as the rest of us.
Imagine our joy with the internet! Whatever new interest (book) we are into gets an even bigger information explosion there. The most recent gold nugget that Noelle and I are enjoying is on butterflies. We found this site and will explore it for the next couple of days I'm sure.
I love unschooling! Instead of being slaves to someone else's opinion on what should be learned when, we are free to explore, learn, and grow in our own way.
I so enjoy having the kids at home with me. When people find out we homeschool (I really don't like that word but it beats explaining what we really do) I am amazed at how many of them say, "I think what your doing is great but I could never do that." After a little more conversation it usually comes down to not really wanting to be home with their kids all day. That is so sad. Why have a family if you can't wait to get away from each other? They are missing out on so much joy with their kids. Society has twisted what God intended for good -- families.
We love being together so much the kids have asked if they can live at home and do college online. You bet they can! I hope that we will always live close by us. But if they don't, Kirk and I have already told them that we will move and follow them =D
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
New Direction
Kirk and I have been doing a lot of talking and praying as well as listening to the kind of preaching that actually challenges and convicts us where we need it. I still believe in child-led learning because the Lord created us as unique individuals with gifts that glorify Him. We can't neglect that as parents. What is changing for us is how we operate as a family so that it lines up with scripture. God was speaking and leading us in this direction before we heard the sermons/teachings of Paul Washer and Voddie Baucham Jr. What they say echos how we have been feeling about the church in America.
I am not asking that you agree with me, it wouldn't matter if you did or didn't anyway. I'm writing this down so that I will know the day I commited myself to this new adventure with Jesus. I don't want to stand before Him one day and have Him say, "I knew you not." I want to hear "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
I am not asking that you agree with me, it wouldn't matter if you did or didn't anyway. I'm writing this down so that I will know the day I commited myself to this new adventure with Jesus. I don't want to stand before Him one day and have Him say, "I knew you not." I want to hear "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
Monday, October 13, 2008
Top 10 Predictions ....
No Matter Who Wins the Election
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him,
and God approves this message!
ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CHARGE
(this came in an email from my friend Lois)
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him,
and God approves this message!
ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CHARGE
(this came in an email from my friend Lois)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Cleaning and Rearranging
Taking care of a small house with four people and a dog can become interesting. I'm going through a period of wanting to de-clutter, clean, and rearrange. I also want to repaint a lot of our rooms. All the sudden I'm feeling ambitious :)
My first task is redoing our "library". So far, I have both the old computers set up side by side on a table we bought when we started homeschooling. Above the computers I installed two very large shelves for more storage. There are many other bookshelves that I have to redo in that room but I'll get to them later.
Noelle and I made a spot on the opposite side of the room for her desk that Cindy gave her. She loves to draw and write so this gives her a spot she can leave and come back to without having to clean up. She was forever covering every horizontal space with her papers, then needing to clear it for meals or for others to use that particular spot. She is quite happy with this new set-up and so am I.
I'm in the process of cleaning out and redoing the shelves in the one large closet in my craft/sewing/reading room. This will take a while ;) Why do I save things only to throw them away a year or two later without having used them? I think I'm finding it easier to let paper things go since I can probably find it, when I do need it, on the internet.
Back to work..........
My first task is redoing our "library". So far, I have both the old computers set up side by side on a table we bought when we started homeschooling. Above the computers I installed two very large shelves for more storage. There are many other bookshelves that I have to redo in that room but I'll get to them later.
Noelle and I made a spot on the opposite side of the room for her desk that Cindy gave her. She loves to draw and write so this gives her a spot she can leave and come back to without having to clean up. She was forever covering every horizontal space with her papers, then needing to clear it for meals or for others to use that particular spot. She is quite happy with this new set-up and so am I.
I'm in the process of cleaning out and redoing the shelves in the one large closet in my craft/sewing/reading room. This will take a while ;) Why do I save things only to throw them away a year or two later without having used them? I think I'm finding it easier to let paper things go since I can probably find it, when I do need it, on the internet.
Back to work..........
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
One Word Meme
Okay, Stephanie and Donna, here goes.......
YOU CAN ONLY TYPE ONE WORD!
Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward to at least 10 people. Change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers. Let me know if you're doing one! I'd love to see your answers!
1. Where is your cell phone? fictitious
2. Your significant other? working
3. Your hair? humdrum
4. Your mother? determined
5. Your father? coarse
6. Your favorite thing? horses
7. Your dream last night? technical
8. Your dream/goal? equestrian
9. The room you're in? dining
10. Your fear? none
11. Where were you last night? home
12. What you're not? extroverted
13. Muffins? apple
14. One of your wish list items? palamino
15. Where you grew up? podunks
16. The last thing you did? microwave
17. What are you wearing? shirt
18. Your TV? old
19. Your pets? dog
20. Your computer? temperamental
21. Your life? good
22. Your mood? mellow
23. Missing someone? husband
24. Your car? van
25. Something you're not wearing? contacts
26. Favorite store? discount
27. Your summer? short
28. Do you love someone? yes
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
32. Who will repost this? Kerri?
YOU CAN ONLY TYPE ONE WORD!
Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward to at least 10 people. Change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers. Let me know if you're doing one! I'd love to see your answers!
1. Where is your cell phone? fictitious
2. Your significant other? working
3. Your hair? humdrum
4. Your mother? determined
5. Your father? coarse
6. Your favorite thing? horses
7. Your dream last night? technical
8. Your dream/goal? equestrian
9. The room you're in? dining
10. Your fear? none
11. Where were you last night? home
12. What you're not? extroverted
13. Muffins? apple
14. One of your wish list items? palamino
15. Where you grew up? podunks
16. The last thing you did? microwave
17. What are you wearing? shirt
18. Your TV? old
19. Your pets? dog
20. Your computer? temperamental
21. Your life? good
22. Your mood? mellow
23. Missing someone? husband
24. Your car? van
25. Something you're not wearing? contacts
26. Favorite store? discount
27. Your summer? short
28. Do you love someone? yes
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
32. Who will repost this? Kerri?
Sunday, September 7, 2008
What Gives?
Its so quiet here right now. Everyone else is in bed and I have time all to myself.
I thought I'd do more *writing* by having a blog but it has basically just been a journal of our lives. As I go about my day I have all these thoughts come into my head and they would make good blog material except when I get on here, I can't think of anything to write. My mind goes blank.
{sitting here thinking}......................nope, nothing..........
I guess I'll just go to bed
I thought I'd do more *writing* by having a blog but it has basically just been a journal of our lives. As I go about my day I have all these thoughts come into my head and they would make good blog material except when I get on here, I can't think of anything to write. My mind goes blank.
{sitting here thinking}......................nope, nothing..........
I guess I'll just go to bed
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