My daughter has tagged me, which means she posted on her blog some questions that some of her friends need to answer. I am honored to be named among them so here are the answers.
1. How many states have you lived in and what were they?
Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, North Carolina (I was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas and father was stationed in Ft. Bragg but I do not remember either of those. Just TN & TX)
2. Where's your favorite place to shop?
I would have to say Dollar Tree
3. Do you go all-natural or with makeup?
All Natural
4. Favorite nail polish color?
None
5. Inside or out?
I prefer in when temps are extreme; out when it's nice
6. Milkyway or snickers?
Snickers
6. People person or by yourself?
People!
7. Blogging or facebook?
Facebook
8. Clothes or jewelry?
Clothes
So, there are my answers. Hope you enjoy them!
Friday, October 29, 2010
I Am Sorry!
I have been so busy that I haven't posted much lately. I don't like being too busy that I can't blog. I like blogging. It is calming and soothing to me. I enjoy it immensely but lately life has taken over and I have not even been able to even start to blog.
These classes at L.I.F.E. are taking over my life. And, I don't even want to be there. I started these classes so that my daughter could get a writing class. It has turned into more than I want. I tried to quit but the lady that runs it said that since I signed a 'contract' that I couldn't quit. I completely understand and knew that I had signed a contract. It has just been too much and I am overwhelmed. I am commited until May of next year!
The homework Caleb has is driving me crazy! He wants to quit his zoology class but cannot make up his mind whether or not he really wants to. There are some projects that we just do not want to do or cannot do because they require supplies I am not willing to buy. I am sure we will stick with it. I know that the education he will get out of both the science and the history classes will be of great value to him. I know Erin is learning as well. She likes her classes- history and writing.
We are hosting a Reformation Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 31st. We do not celebrate halloween. I have never liked dressing up and I REALLY don't like sending my kids to strangers' houses- even if they are in my own neighborhood! Preparing for that has consumed much of my time as well. We will have some games and lots of fun I hope! There is a state-wide burn ban so that means the bonfire is OUT, which is a bummer! I don't know what we will do without the fire! The fire just makes it all that much more fun. Oh well! Maybe they will lift it before then but I doubt it.
My husband performed his first wedding ceremony last night. It was a great priviledge to witness the bond of two people who love each other pledge that in front of God and their witnesses. I almost cried! It was very small and at the park. The sun had gone down and the temperature had dropped so by the time it was over, we were quite cold. Thank Goodness for Hot Chocolate!
Well, that's what I have been doing. Quite Mundane, I know. Maybe next time I will have something exciting to report.
Until then....
These classes at L.I.F.E. are taking over my life. And, I don't even want to be there. I started these classes so that my daughter could get a writing class. It has turned into more than I want. I tried to quit but the lady that runs it said that since I signed a 'contract' that I couldn't quit. I completely understand and knew that I had signed a contract. It has just been too much and I am overwhelmed. I am commited until May of next year!
The homework Caleb has is driving me crazy! He wants to quit his zoology class but cannot make up his mind whether or not he really wants to. There are some projects that we just do not want to do or cannot do because they require supplies I am not willing to buy. I am sure we will stick with it. I know that the education he will get out of both the science and the history classes will be of great value to him. I know Erin is learning as well. She likes her classes- history and writing.
We are hosting a Reformation Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 31st. We do not celebrate halloween. I have never liked dressing up and I REALLY don't like sending my kids to strangers' houses- even if they are in my own neighborhood! Preparing for that has consumed much of my time as well. We will have some games and lots of fun I hope! There is a state-wide burn ban so that means the bonfire is OUT, which is a bummer! I don't know what we will do without the fire! The fire just makes it all that much more fun. Oh well! Maybe they will lift it before then but I doubt it.
My husband performed his first wedding ceremony last night. It was a great priviledge to witness the bond of two people who love each other pledge that in front of God and their witnesses. I almost cried! It was very small and at the park. The sun had gone down and the temperature had dropped so by the time it was over, we were quite cold. Thank Goodness for Hot Chocolate!
Well, that's what I have been doing. Quite Mundane, I know. Maybe next time I will have something exciting to report.
Until then....
Friday, October 22, 2010
Vultures Do NOT Circle Their Prey
Did you know that? I thought that vultures circled in the sky waiting for their prey to die or the prey were already dead. But, my son and I were reading yesterday in his Apologia science book that if the animal is already dead or close to dying, then the vulture is on the ground. There are several flying creatures who circle in the sky and that's because they are on a thermal wind. Pretty cool, huh? Just thought you all might like that bit of information. One of those bits of information that is only useful in your head. Not many times that a conversation is going to revolve around a vulture's eating habits.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Too Attached
Have you been too attached to something only for it to be taken away from you? I often wonder if it might be God telling us, "You are putting _______ before Me and you need to know what it's like to do without it." It could be our televisions, our cell phones, even our computers.
I recently dropped our laptop computer. For 2 days, we did without internet service because the screen was broken and I had a friend take it home so her husband could look at it. I could care less about getting on the internet. My problem was money-wise. We have a contract for our internet and if we didn't have a computer, that meant we would still pay for the internet service. The company could probably care less what happened. They just want their money! Luckily, our friends told us how to use our computer, which still worked, just the screen was broken. WhEW! Boy, am I glad! All my pics are on the computer. My husbands sermons are on this thing.
But, I also got to thinking about it. We once had satellite television. As soon as our contract was up, we knew we were going to cancel it. Our son was NOT happy about the decision and it was at that time that we decided that we REALLY should get rid of it. If he was that upset about not being able to watch TV, then we needed to do something about it! I cried like a big ol' baby when I broke my computer. Partly because I thought my husband would be mad (he was NOT, however) and also because I knew we were still under contract and would not purchase a new computer right now. I remember thinking I was being ridiculous about it. THAT is why I think God must have been telling me that I need to not put this computer and what it can do for me or our family before Him. God wants ALL of us, not just a small part.
Do you have an 'idol' that you put before God? Something that takes up time in your life that you could be using to glorify Him? Then, I would encourage you to take the time right now to set aside that for a while to see if you can do without it. If you cannot, then you might be putting too much emphasis on its use. We need not put material items before our worship of our Lord, or the things that make Him happy like caring for our families!
I will leave you with this thought from our Psalmist:
Psalm 119:17-18
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your work. Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
I recently dropped our laptop computer. For 2 days, we did without internet service because the screen was broken and I had a friend take it home so her husband could look at it. I could care less about getting on the internet. My problem was money-wise. We have a contract for our internet and if we didn't have a computer, that meant we would still pay for the internet service. The company could probably care less what happened. They just want their money! Luckily, our friends told us how to use our computer, which still worked, just the screen was broken. WhEW! Boy, am I glad! All my pics are on the computer. My husbands sermons are on this thing.
But, I also got to thinking about it. We once had satellite television. As soon as our contract was up, we knew we were going to cancel it. Our son was NOT happy about the decision and it was at that time that we decided that we REALLY should get rid of it. If he was that upset about not being able to watch TV, then we needed to do something about it! I cried like a big ol' baby when I broke my computer. Partly because I thought my husband would be mad (he was NOT, however) and also because I knew we were still under contract and would not purchase a new computer right now. I remember thinking I was being ridiculous about it. THAT is why I think God must have been telling me that I need to not put this computer and what it can do for me or our family before Him. God wants ALL of us, not just a small part.
Do you have an 'idol' that you put before God? Something that takes up time in your life that you could be using to glorify Him? Then, I would encourage you to take the time right now to set aside that for a while to see if you can do without it. If you cannot, then you might be putting too much emphasis on its use. We need not put material items before our worship of our Lord, or the things that make Him happy like caring for our families!
I will leave you with this thought from our Psalmist:
Psalm 119:17-18
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your work. Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Two More Days
Go back with me to this time 1996... what were you doing? I was about to give birth to my daughter. I was supposed to give birth by Sept. 28th according to the ultrasound and it was Oct 7th and little girl had not popped out. My husband and mother had both taken 2 weeks off and that very day, a Monday, had to go back to work. I went to an afternoon appointment and the doctor sent me straight to the hospital- it was right next door- so I didn't have far to go! I had to call David to get him to bring me the bag I had packed. I was admitted into the hospital but it was 3 days later that the doctor finally decided to do a C-Section. I could give you all the gory details but I won't. I just know that it wasn't what I imagined giving birth to be like.
Oct. 10, 1996, I gave birth to a 9 lb, 5 oz baby girl. It took David and I forever to decide on a first name. We knew we wanted a middle name of Lynn after my mother but couldn't for the life of us agree on a first name. I remember standing in Wal-Mart going through a baby name book (we were too cheap to buy it) and talking about names. Finally we saw the name Erin. It was instantaneously agreed. Her name fits, as well. We didn't know it at the time but we have Scottish/Irish ancestors, so the name Erin McCrory fits her reddish hair and freckles.
I cannot believe she is growing up. My father has told me many times how fast our life will pass. He is right. The kids might think it is taking forever. But, not for us parents!
I am thankful for my daughter. I hope God blesses her life with a wonderful soulmate- helpmeet- to be exact. I pray God will give me a Godly son-in-law!
Oct. 10, 1996, I gave birth to a 9 lb, 5 oz baby girl. It took David and I forever to decide on a first name. We knew we wanted a middle name of Lynn after my mother but couldn't for the life of us agree on a first name. I remember standing in Wal-Mart going through a baby name book (we were too cheap to buy it) and talking about names. Finally we saw the name Erin. It was instantaneously agreed. Her name fits, as well. We didn't know it at the time but we have Scottish/Irish ancestors, so the name Erin McCrory fits her reddish hair and freckles.
I cannot believe she is growing up. My father has told me many times how fast our life will pass. He is right. The kids might think it is taking forever. But, not for us parents!
I am thankful for my daughter. I hope God blesses her life with a wonderful soulmate- helpmeet- to be exact. I pray God will give me a Godly son-in-law!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Why Is It So Hard?
I haven't been blogging for very long. Not really. Not compared to some. I am having writer's block at the moment. I could tell you all the mundane things going on in my life, but I have to ask myself, "Do these people really care?" Is anyone really reading these and am I really making a difference in anyone's life? Probably not.
Is this blog for you? Or for me? I am all over the place with the topics. The posts are either encouraging you in prayer, home education, Spiritual life, or whatever else seems to be pertinent to my life at the time. I like sharing my experiences with others. But I really do wonder sometimes, do you readers care? I pray that I am able to encourage or entertain you with my posts.
I have several items I am going to share even if no one reads.
*Our next door neighbor was in a car accident that was not her fault. She suffered some injuries and her car was totalled. She has a 2-year old grandaughter who was with us thankfully. I am so grateful that we were babysitting that little girl and she did not get harmed. But, at the same time, I wish it had not happened to my dear friend. I don't know how I can help them but wish there was a way. I am praying that God reveal to me a way in which I may help them, besides continuing to watch Skye while she recovers
*My favorite uncle is in the hospital. He has blockage in his intestines and they are having to do surgery to repair the damage. I pray the doctors are able to do what they do best with the steady hand of God and that he will be back home to a quick recovery. God Speed, Uncle Bollie! We love you!
*L.I.F.E. has taken up more time than I care to put into it! Yeah we only have to be there on Tuesdays but the classes the kids are taking require more homework than I care to do. I am not a rigid educator. I am quite laid back. Maybe a little too laid back. I want my kids to learn don't get me wrong. I want my kids to know the Lord and to serve Him and others just as much.
*The opportunities at the Food Pantry are taking up more time than I would have expected. I want to be able to serve our community. I also know that the time I spend at the pantry is time away from educating my children. Lord, I NEED you tell me what to do! I know what my problem is: Time Management! I need to manage my time better and the time I spend serving others will not be such a hinderance.
See, I solved one of my situations right here on the computer. Sometimes it just takes 'talking' it through to see the complete picture. Thanks, Lord!
Well, not much else is going on. Caleb leg continues to heal although not as quick as I would like it to. I guess it's that way we humans are these days. We want instant everything- internet, food, healing! I am glad that God does deal with us instantly- that He makes us wait. It actually is good for us!
I hope you reader are doing well these days. I would still like for you to let me know of any prayer requests you might have. If YOU would pray for it, then we will too! No prayer is too little.
Lord, I want to thank you for this day. I want to feel your presence in our home, in our community, in our church and even on this internet community. Please let the readers know that I am truly willing to pray on their behalfs. Lord You have given us this day that we should rejoice and be glad in it. I am glad this day to be serving You. Help me to know how to serve others as well. I thank You for sending Your Son to die on the cross, to take away our sins, that I may spend eternity with You, glorifying You. I pray those who do not know you will see that they need you. I pray You will prick their hearts to know that they are sinners and they need You. I thank You for the seasons. We have had our windows open and the air is wonderful. The breeze through the trees and the sound of the birds fill the rooms. The sounds of Your creation. Lord, we thank you for our very breath. May we not take for granted the breath we are given this day. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Is this blog for you? Or for me? I am all over the place with the topics. The posts are either encouraging you in prayer, home education, Spiritual life, or whatever else seems to be pertinent to my life at the time. I like sharing my experiences with others. But I really do wonder sometimes, do you readers care? I pray that I am able to encourage or entertain you with my posts.
I have several items I am going to share even if no one reads.
*Our next door neighbor was in a car accident that was not her fault. She suffered some injuries and her car was totalled. She has a 2-year old grandaughter who was with us thankfully. I am so grateful that we were babysitting that little girl and she did not get harmed. But, at the same time, I wish it had not happened to my dear friend. I don't know how I can help them but wish there was a way. I am praying that God reveal to me a way in which I may help them, besides continuing to watch Skye while she recovers
*My favorite uncle is in the hospital. He has blockage in his intestines and they are having to do surgery to repair the damage. I pray the doctors are able to do what they do best with the steady hand of God and that he will be back home to a quick recovery. God Speed, Uncle Bollie! We love you!
*L.I.F.E. has taken up more time than I care to put into it! Yeah we only have to be there on Tuesdays but the classes the kids are taking require more homework than I care to do. I am not a rigid educator. I am quite laid back. Maybe a little too laid back. I want my kids to learn don't get me wrong. I want my kids to know the Lord and to serve Him and others just as much.
*The opportunities at the Food Pantry are taking up more time than I would have expected. I want to be able to serve our community. I also know that the time I spend at the pantry is time away from educating my children. Lord, I NEED you tell me what to do! I know what my problem is: Time Management! I need to manage my time better and the time I spend serving others will not be such a hinderance.
See, I solved one of my situations right here on the computer. Sometimes it just takes 'talking' it through to see the complete picture. Thanks, Lord!
Well, not much else is going on. Caleb leg continues to heal although not as quick as I would like it to. I guess it's that way we humans are these days. We want instant everything- internet, food, healing! I am glad that God does deal with us instantly- that He makes us wait. It actually is good for us!
I hope you reader are doing well these days. I would still like for you to let me know of any prayer requests you might have. If YOU would pray for it, then we will too! No prayer is too little.
Lord, I want to thank you for this day. I want to feel your presence in our home, in our community, in our church and even on this internet community. Please let the readers know that I am truly willing to pray on their behalfs. Lord You have given us this day that we should rejoice and be glad in it. I am glad this day to be serving You. Help me to know how to serve others as well. I thank You for sending Your Son to die on the cross, to take away our sins, that I may spend eternity with You, glorifying You. I pray those who do not know you will see that they need you. I pray You will prick their hearts to know that they are sinners and they need You. I thank You for the seasons. We have had our windows open and the air is wonderful. The breeze through the trees and the sound of the birds fill the rooms. The sounds of Your creation. Lord, we thank you for our very breath. May we not take for granted the breath we are given this day. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's Not Easy...
There's a scripture that says that no matter what someone else is doing, we are still supposed to 'do' according to God's will and word. How do YOU do that?
If your children are misbehaving, do you yell at them? If your husband leaves his dirty clothes all over the house, do you nag him? If your boss gives you a task you don't want to do, do you mumble under your breath? Those things we do not to someone's face but behind their backs or under our breaths are sin. God hears our 'words' even when we don't speak them.
How can we truly reflect the love of God in our lives when we are a sinful bunch? It isn't easy. Only with the Lord's help can we do. For instance, I used to yell at my children. Now, every once in a while, I let a yell slip, but for the most part, I do not yell at them any longer. There are much more effective ways to discipline my children. I did not stop yelling at them alone. I couldn't. It wasn't within my will-power. It has only been with the Lord's help that I have been able to control my tone of voice with my children. How did I do it? I haven't a clue. It truly is one of God's mysteries. I will tell you this however. YOU have to be willing to change. YOU have to have a true willingness to want to change. Not, a 'try-to' attitude, but an 'I-am-absolutely-not-going-to-do-this-again' attitude.
Is there something or someone that just drives you crazy? What do you do when they behave in their usual way? Do you grudgingly go along with the way things are? They behave a certain way so you assume it's because they 'are like that.'
Or do you pray to God to help you deal with it and/or them? God gave us His word and the company of other Christians to help us in time of need. Go to someone who is wise and ask their advice. Go to the word and read it! Ask God to help you with the situation. I cannot take away thoughts you may have, or make you do something, but with God's help, you can be a better Christian.
If your children are misbehaving, do you yell at them? If your husband leaves his dirty clothes all over the house, do you nag him? If your boss gives you a task you don't want to do, do you mumble under your breath? Those things we do not to someone's face but behind their backs or under our breaths are sin. God hears our 'words' even when we don't speak them.
How can we truly reflect the love of God in our lives when we are a sinful bunch? It isn't easy. Only with the Lord's help can we do. For instance, I used to yell at my children. Now, every once in a while, I let a yell slip, but for the most part, I do not yell at them any longer. There are much more effective ways to discipline my children. I did not stop yelling at them alone. I couldn't. It wasn't within my will-power. It has only been with the Lord's help that I have been able to control my tone of voice with my children. How did I do it? I haven't a clue. It truly is one of God's mysteries. I will tell you this however. YOU have to be willing to change. YOU have to have a true willingness to want to change. Not, a 'try-to' attitude, but an 'I-am-absolutely-not-going-to-do-this-again' attitude.
Is there something or someone that just drives you crazy? What do you do when they behave in their usual way? Do you grudgingly go along with the way things are? They behave a certain way so you assume it's because they 'are like that.'
Or do you pray to God to help you deal with it and/or them? God gave us His word and the company of other Christians to help us in time of need. Go to someone who is wise and ask their advice. Go to the word and read it! Ask God to help you with the situation. I cannot take away thoughts you may have, or make you do something, but with God's help, you can be a better Christian.
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