I sit here in quite the abdnormal mood for me. Usually I am very positive about life. But today I am a little down. I don't know if its the weather and all the crazy rain we have had, or if it's just worry trying to creep into my thoughts.
These verses caught my attention last week.
Isaiah 41:17-20
17 "The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
18 I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs.
19 I will put in the desert the cedar and the acacia, the myrtle and the olive. I will set pines in the wasteland, the fir and the cypress together,
20 so that people may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it.
There are certain things that I tend to worry about more then others. When I ran across these verses, the Lord was just trying to tell me that he will take care of us. He didn't let the Isrealites go without water when they were in the desert, and he isn't going to let my family go without food.
What a comfort they have been to me this past week.
Hunny and I were able to see the Lord work in quite an astounding way.
About a month ago, Hunny mowed the neighbor's lawn for him. He had been out of town and Hunny just wanted to be neighborly and mow it for him. Not wanting anything in return for it.
Sunday afternoon, the neighbor knocked on the door with a gift card for Hunny as a thank you for mowing the lawn.
The neighbor didn't have to do it, but I really feel that the Lord used him to meet a need of ours.
We just looked at each other and said.....Wow, isn't God amazing!!
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Dada has had a prayer request for the past month or so. She heard from her cousin Kayla all about Church camp. She has been so excited about maybe being able to go. I told her that the Lord would have to provide the money to go and that she would have to really pray about it. I told her that I would pray for it as well.
On Sunday, it started to look really dismal that she would be able to go. I was really kinda sad b/c I always loved church camp, and I really wanted her to experience it.
Sunday night, I learned that the difference in the fee would be taken care of. I was so touched to see the Lord answering this prayer for Dada.
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My friend Lori (the one with Breast Cancer) had surgery yesterday. She was in my constant thoughts and prayers these past couple of days.
She has been amazingly strong. I am so happy to see the peace of God on her during this time.
I went to see her today at the hospital. I didn't know if I should even go. I didn't want to be an intruder on her or Jason during this time.
She said she wanted me to come.
I was nervous.
I didn't know what to say to her.
I wasn't going to cry for her. She didn't need that.
But I cry for her now. I cry for her loss. Her loss of many things.
I pray the Lord continues to give her and Jason peace and strength during this time. I pray they find comfort in each other and Christ.
I pray that when I am with her that God will make me what she needs me to be. A listening ear, a distraction from the reality of her ordeals. A comfort.
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We have some pretty heavy needs in our household this week. Please pray that we will continue to see God working on our behalf.
Pray that we will lay our burdens at his feet and trust him to take care of it. Pray that we will have eyes of faith even when we see no way through.
I have been encouraged to see these "little things" being answered.
I am waiting to see my................ And then God.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
My Day with Brother
The other day, I was able to spend most of the day with just Brother. We had no where to go, and no plans made. We just had the whole day to do whatever we wanted.
Brother's most favorite breakfast is pancakes. I don't make them a whole lot around here b/c they are hard on Dada's sugar. So with her at Grandma's, I made a big batch of pancakes. He couldn't wait!!
After we did some chores, we spent the rest of the day outside.
Bella wants to be right there were we are. Otherwise, she thinks she is missing out on something. I think the Brother ReAlLy has grown attached to Bella!
1 thing that I HAD to get done was a haircut for Brother. We normally take him to the barber, but I thought today I would try to do it by myself. I don't think he thought I was serious!!
But I think the end result turned out just fine!
After his haircut, we heard the ice cream truck for the 1st time this year!
Brother's face LIT up!
It took him a minute to decide what he wanted but finally chose this iron man Popsicle thing.
Since it was warm out it didn't take him long to gobble it up!
Later that afternoon, Janelle picked him up, so he and his other boy cousins could stay with her for a couple of days.
Thursday, Janelle took them to their 1st major league baseball game. He was able to see the Brewer's and Cubs play. To bad the Cubs lost! :(
He came home yesterday excited about his time with Janelle. He said she even took us on a 3 HOUR hike!!
We now have my friend Austin's boy for the weekend. I hope they are able to relax and enjoy their weekend!
And I promise......no trips to Chuck E Cheese!!! ;)
Brother's most favorite breakfast is pancakes. I don't make them a whole lot around here b/c they are hard on Dada's sugar. So with her at Grandma's, I made a big batch of pancakes. He couldn't wait!!
After we did some chores, we spent the rest of the day outside.
Bella wants to be right there were we are. Otherwise, she thinks she is missing out on something. I think the Brother ReAlLy has grown attached to Bella!
1 thing that I HAD to get done was a haircut for Brother. We normally take him to the barber, but I thought today I would try to do it by myself. I don't think he thought I was serious!!
But I think the end result turned out just fine!
After his haircut, we heard the ice cream truck for the 1st time this year!
Brother's face LIT up!
It took him a minute to decide what he wanted but finally chose this iron man Popsicle thing.
Since it was warm out it didn't take him long to gobble it up!
Later that afternoon, Janelle picked him up, so he and his other boy cousins could stay with her for a couple of days.
Thursday, Janelle took them to their 1st major league baseball game. He was able to see the Brewer's and Cubs play. To bad the Cubs lost! :(
He came home yesterday excited about his time with Janelle. He said she even took us on a 3 HOUR hike!!
We now have my friend Austin's boy for the weekend. I hope they are able to relax and enjoy their weekend!
And I promise......no trips to Chuck E Cheese!!! ;)
Monday, June 7, 2010
Things I love
Today has been one of those days when you just know that you will get alot accomplished. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I didn't go back to bed after Hunny left (for work....yah!!!) at 6:20.
I stayed up and started going with my day.
If there is 1 thing that I want to accomplish this summer, it's TRYING to teach the kids a little bit of responsibility. They have a great way of charging through the house and leaving a disaster in their wake.
SOOOOOO.....with that being said, it's time the kids learn how to clean the bathroom. I figure they are old enough to clean a toilet and a sink. Especially when they are the ones who make most of the mess.
When I told Dada what she was going to be doing, she just kinda gave me this look like....you've got to be serious. But she did it. I was there guiding her the whole time. And I was thankful she didn't complain.
1 of Brother's jobs today was folding some towels. They sat there for a few minutes....until his friend came over and wanted to play. Boy, those towels sure got folded AND put away real quick then!!
(Notice the stuff on Brother's face?? The mulberry's in the neighbors yard are ripe. Dada and Brother spent a while picking and eating Mulberry's today.
The neighbor lays a sheet under the tree to make it easier to catch the ripe berries. They each had a bucket, and were trying to fill the bucket.
As with most berries around here, I think they ate more then they picked!!)
While the kids were doing there chores, I was able to make an apple pie for dessert tonight.
( I already have ribs in the crockpot, and we will have mashed potatoes, corn, and biscuits also for dinner )
There was just a little bit of pie dough left over, and so with the leftovers, I made these little cinnamon rolls.
My mom used to make them when we were a kid. I remember being excited when there was a little pie dough left over and Mom would make them.
I know the kids were excited about them today. Brother's friend was still here when they were done, and they sat on the porch eating them, I overheard Brother say to his friend......my Mom's the best cook. She just makes the best food.
He didn't know I was there or that I was listening, but those words melted my heart and soul.
Later on, I overheard Dada telling Hunny as he was eating some how they were super good.
So needless to say, I think they were a hit.
Cinnamon Sugar Pie Crusts
Leftover pie dough
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar
Roll out the pie dough into a rectangle
spread butter generously onto dough
sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar to taste
Bake in oven until browned. Usually about 25-35 minutes.
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I don't think we have any ice cream. I think we might have to make a run to the store for some vanilla ice cream to go on top of our pie!
I better be off!!
I stayed up and started going with my day.
If there is 1 thing that I want to accomplish this summer, it's TRYING to teach the kids a little bit of responsibility. They have a great way of charging through the house and leaving a disaster in their wake.
SOOOOOO.....with that being said, it's time the kids learn how to clean the bathroom. I figure they are old enough to clean a toilet and a sink. Especially when they are the ones who make most of the mess.
When I told Dada what she was going to be doing, she just kinda gave me this look like....you've got to be serious. But she did it. I was there guiding her the whole time. And I was thankful she didn't complain.
1 of Brother's jobs today was folding some towels. They sat there for a few minutes....until his friend came over and wanted to play. Boy, those towels sure got folded AND put away real quick then!!
(Notice the stuff on Brother's face?? The mulberry's in the neighbors yard are ripe. Dada and Brother spent a while picking and eating Mulberry's today.
The neighbor lays a sheet under the tree to make it easier to catch the ripe berries. They each had a bucket, and were trying to fill the bucket.
As with most berries around here, I think they ate more then they picked!!)
While the kids were doing there chores, I was able to make an apple pie for dessert tonight.
( I already have ribs in the crockpot, and we will have mashed potatoes, corn, and biscuits also for dinner )
There was just a little bit of pie dough left over, and so with the leftovers, I made these little cinnamon rolls.
My mom used to make them when we were a kid. I remember being excited when there was a little pie dough left over and Mom would make them.
I know the kids were excited about them today. Brother's friend was still here when they were done, and they sat on the porch eating them, I overheard Brother say to his friend......my Mom's the best cook. She just makes the best food.
He didn't know I was there or that I was listening, but those words melted my heart and soul.
Later on, I overheard Dada telling Hunny as he was eating some how they were super good.
So needless to say, I think they were a hit.
Cinnamon Sugar Pie Crusts
Leftover pie dough
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar
Roll out the pie dough into a rectangle
spread butter generously onto dough
sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar to taste
Bake in oven until browned. Usually about 25-35 minutes.
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I don't think we have any ice cream. I think we might have to make a run to the store for some vanilla ice cream to go on top of our pie!
I better be off!!
Friday, June 4, 2010
A day with T
Tancy and I haven't been able to spend a lot of time at all together in probably a good year. We have gone out to dinner with the girls, but I have missed just being able to sit and "watch the paint dry."
Today was one of those days where we could just hang out and be weird. I mean, not that we are weird or anything. I think of it as....we know how to have fun! ;)
If you know much about me, you know that I really don't like to play games. I would be the perfect friend for Tancy otherwise. Tancy LOVES to play games. Not only does she like to play games, but even more then playing, she likes to win. This is why Beth is good for Tancy. Beth likes to play games. AND Beth "let's" Tancy win.
But today, I BROKE down and played Phase 10. (A game which I actually KINDA like.)
Beth, just so you know, Tancy has a new game for you. Its called Appletini, or something stupid like that. I took 1 look at it and knew it wasn't my kind of game.
Let's just say we stuck to Phase 10.
Since Beth wasn't here, we had a new partner. He was excited to play! I think even more exciting for him was SKIPPING me!!!
Poor Tancy, she had such nasal problems today. I offered her a kleenex, but she refused, saying her finger worked much better.
I am happy to report that I BEAT Tancy. Yes, you read it right. I beat her. Even though she tried to cheat.
While we played our game, the kids played house down in the tent. They were pretending that there was a blizzard and they had to stay in the tent for a year.
I don't know if I want to see what the basement looks like now. :0 They were supposed to pick up. But we all know how that goes!! ;)
After I beat her at Phase 10, she got so mad that I beat her, we had to take it to the street.
I beat her there as well. She didn't have a chance!!
After Tancy and the kids left, Dada and her friend Victoria ( who had spent the night last night)decided to play in the sprinkler. They have been begging me all day. It really isn't THAT warm, but they said they didn't care.
They had fun, so I guess that's all that matters right!
They are now sitting on the porch wrapped up in blankets!!
All around, I think it's been a pretty nice day. It's nice to just be able to veg and have fun with your friends!
Hunny has been working this week during the day for which I am so grateful!
Its such a nice day that I think I will take the dogs on a nice long walk.
Today was one of those days where we could just hang out and be weird. I mean, not that we are weird or anything. I think of it as....we know how to have fun! ;)
If you know much about me, you know that I really don't like to play games. I would be the perfect friend for Tancy otherwise. Tancy LOVES to play games. Not only does she like to play games, but even more then playing, she likes to win. This is why Beth is good for Tancy. Beth likes to play games. AND Beth "let's" Tancy win.
But today, I BROKE down and played Phase 10. (A game which I actually KINDA like.)
Beth, just so you know, Tancy has a new game for you. Its called Appletini, or something stupid like that. I took 1 look at it and knew it wasn't my kind of game.
Let's just say we stuck to Phase 10.
Since Beth wasn't here, we had a new partner. He was excited to play! I think even more exciting for him was SKIPPING me!!!
Poor Tancy, she had such nasal problems today. I offered her a kleenex, but she refused, saying her finger worked much better.
I am happy to report that I BEAT Tancy. Yes, you read it right. I beat her. Even though she tried to cheat.
While we played our game, the kids played house down in the tent. They were pretending that there was a blizzard and they had to stay in the tent for a year.
I don't know if I want to see what the basement looks like now. :0 They were supposed to pick up. But we all know how that goes!! ;)
After I beat her at Phase 10, she got so mad that I beat her, we had to take it to the street.
I beat her there as well. She didn't have a chance!!
After Tancy and the kids left, Dada and her friend Victoria ( who had spent the night last night)decided to play in the sprinkler. They have been begging me all day. It really isn't THAT warm, but they said they didn't care.
They had fun, so I guess that's all that matters right!
They are now sitting on the porch wrapped up in blankets!!
All around, I think it's been a pretty nice day. It's nice to just be able to veg and have fun with your friends!
Hunny has been working this week during the day for which I am so grateful!
Its such a nice day that I think I will take the dogs on a nice long walk.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day
What a nice Memorial Day we had!
Memorial Day has a different meaning to me now then it used to. KNOWING and seeing the sacrifice that my Jonathan and even Melanie has given, puts a face to Memorial Day. I finally GET the tears that Memorial Day brings. ( I hope that makes sense!! )
I thought about him alot this weekend. Thank you Jonathan. I love you and am very proud of you!
I wish you could have been at out little picnic.
For the 1st time ever, we had all the boy cousins spend the night. 
Truth be told, I was very nervous to have Eli over. I just didn't know how we would do. But Hunny thought that Eli would love it, ( and I think that Hunny was just as excited to have Eli here!! ) so we said he could stay.
And he did just fine! He fell asleep in Hunny's arms and slept most of the night. He woke up about 5 and crawled into bed with us and then slept till 8.
He went between playing with "Gemey"....what he calls Hunny and trying to keep up with the older boys. :)
Finally everyone arrived for the picnic.
They couldn't wait to eat....or to swim!!
Eli wasn't to sure about the water. I think either the water was to cold for him or all the rowdy kids were to much. Take your pick!! But I was glad that he would at least STAND by the pool for a picture.
Most of the time he spent on the deck playing with his "mack" truck!!
That is until he fell asleep in his Papa's arms.
We had a good day of food and fellowship. What a good "family" day. We just MiSsEd Jonathan and Melanie!
He does LoVe me!!
The other day, Daddy and I figured out something about Brother. When he is with me, he tells me that he loves me more then Daddy, and when he is with Daddy, he tells him that he loves him more then me.
I think he knows how to play us.....what do you think?? ;)
So we were teasing him about it all day on Saturday.
By Saturday night, I think he felt a little bad.
While I was downstairs doing laundry, he had set these on the table with the little note. It touched me heart.
I hope he knows that he doesn't have to love either one of us "more." I know he loves me and he knows that I love him. That's all that matters.
I think he knows how to play us.....what do you think?? ;)
So we were teasing him about it all day on Saturday.
By Saturday night, I think he felt a little bad.
While I was downstairs doing laundry, he had set these on the table with the little note. It touched me heart.
I hope he knows that he doesn't have to love either one of us "more." I know he loves me and he knows that I love him. That's all that matters.
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