....that Tammy is opening a 'spa' in her home?CONGRATULATIONS TAMMY!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Gratitude Tuesday
I am thankful that the basketball net is finally assembled...remember the one that required "two capable adults" to assemble? I arrived home on Sunday afternoon to see the "assembled" state.
I am thankful that my children are back home after being gone for 11 nights. I was able to have them for most of Mother's Day. They are with me for three nights now and will be gone again for 7. We will be back on our regular weekly rotation soon.
I am thankful that I went for a bike ride tonight with Austen.
I am thankful that Rebekah asked to do a sleepover with me tonight.
I am thankful that Rebekah wants to do lunch with me tomorrow.
I am thankful that I was able to reschedule Rachelle's orthodontic appointment after Steve requested a change in our regular schedule, which meant the ortho. app't. had to be rescheduled as well.
I am thankful that I had lunch with Audrey S. & Linda C. on Sunday afternoon. We had lots of laughs!
I am thankful that my children are back home after being gone for 11 nights. I was able to have them for most of Mother's Day. They are with me for three nights now and will be gone again for 7. We will be back on our regular weekly rotation soon.
I am thankful that I went for a bike ride tonight with Austen.
I am thankful that Rebekah asked to do a sleepover with me tonight.
I am thankful that Rebekah wants to do lunch with me tomorrow.
I am thankful that I was able to reschedule Rachelle's orthodontic appointment after Steve requested a change in our regular schedule, which meant the ortho. app't. had to be rescheduled as well.
I am thankful that I had lunch with Audrey S. & Linda C. on Sunday afternoon. We had lots of laughs!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Home Business Idea
*How's My Driving?*
I decided to stop worrying about my teenage son's driving and take advantage of it. I got one of those bumper stickers that say, "How's my driving?" and put a 900 number on it. At 50 cents a call, I've been making $38 a week.
I decided to stop worrying about my teenage son's driving and take advantage of it. I got one of those bumper stickers that say, "How's my driving?" and put a 900 number on it. At 50 cents a call, I've been making $38 a week.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The Happy File
The Happy File
By Luann Prater
“Be joyful always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)
Devotion:
It wasn’t what some would call a perfect day, but to her it was special. We had spent the day together just hanging out around the house. Simple things like lunch on the deck, soaking in the sunshine, and giggling over funny memories traced the outlines of our shared moments. That’s when she whispered a few words as if she were telling herself a secret, “This day is going in my Happy File.”
She explained that her Happy File was a record kept of God’s simple blessings, those moments in time that beam with a little extra spark. You know the ones. When no one else would get it, but whenever you recall it… you smile. Her collection was spilling over the top.
Often we choose to hang onto the bad memories. We relive the abuse. We replay piercing words. We carry the guilt and hold on to the shame. We forget the promise of Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (NIV). No condemnation. Period, nada, zip, none!
She found the Happy File very helpful when darkness came creeping into her life. Satan loves to fill our minds with negative thoughts and trip us up with stumbling blocks. A stash of happiness works like a flashlight in the middle of the night. The evil one can cloud our world with gloom, but when we open the file that holds God’s blessings, the shadows are shattered.
So what are you choosing to keep on file? Here is the deal. Start a collection of Happy Files! God’s fingerprints are all over each day. Look for them! Record them! Recall them!
Next, pull out those old musty files that have collected guilty dust and shameful mildew. One by one as they come to your mind plunge them into God’s thought-shredder. Second Corinthians 10:5 instructs, “Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (NIV). When you say this verse out loud, something amazing happens! The thoughts go away! God longs to give you freedom from guilt, shame, worry, and anything else that hinders your ability to be joyful.
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can begin daily to rid your mind of the garbage Satan has dumped on you and replace it with Happy Files. Then you truly can BE JOYFUL ALWAYS.
Dear Father, thank You for forgiving us for every sin we have ever committed and promising never to condemn us for them! Help us each day to choose to live in the freedom of that promise and to be joyful always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
By Luann Prater
“Be joyful always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)
Devotion:
It wasn’t what some would call a perfect day, but to her it was special. We had spent the day together just hanging out around the house. Simple things like lunch on the deck, soaking in the sunshine, and giggling over funny memories traced the outlines of our shared moments. That’s when she whispered a few words as if she were telling herself a secret, “This day is going in my Happy File.”
She explained that her Happy File was a record kept of God’s simple blessings, those moments in time that beam with a little extra spark. You know the ones. When no one else would get it, but whenever you recall it… you smile. Her collection was spilling over the top.
Often we choose to hang onto the bad memories. We relive the abuse. We replay piercing words. We carry the guilt and hold on to the shame. We forget the promise of Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (NIV). No condemnation. Period, nada, zip, none!
She found the Happy File very helpful when darkness came creeping into her life. Satan loves to fill our minds with negative thoughts and trip us up with stumbling blocks. A stash of happiness works like a flashlight in the middle of the night. The evil one can cloud our world with gloom, but when we open the file that holds God’s blessings, the shadows are shattered.
So what are you choosing to keep on file? Here is the deal. Start a collection of Happy Files! God’s fingerprints are all over each day. Look for them! Record them! Recall them!
Next, pull out those old musty files that have collected guilty dust and shameful mildew. One by one as they come to your mind plunge them into God’s thought-shredder. Second Corinthians 10:5 instructs, “Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (NIV). When you say this verse out loud, something amazing happens! The thoughts go away! God longs to give you freedom from guilt, shame, worry, and anything else that hinders your ability to be joyful.
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can begin daily to rid your mind of the garbage Satan has dumped on you and replace it with Happy Files. Then you truly can BE JOYFUL ALWAYS.
Dear Father, thank You for forgiving us for every sin we have ever committed and promising never to condemn us for them! Help us each day to choose to live in the freedom of that promise and to be joyful always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Gratitude Monday
Some of last week's blessings:
Monday - receiving a bag a goodies from a friend, going for a walk
Tuesday - lunch with Rebekah
Wednesday - hosting lunch for Austen, Rachelle and their friends
Thursday - a friend volunteered to take me to my specialist's app't., buying new pants & jacket, lunch at Red Lobster
Friday - Rebekah stayed home sick; by afternoon she was feeling better; we enjoyed looking at photo albums, yearbooks and watching movies together
Saturday - support of siblings, Mom and a friend as I received an unpleasant letter
Sunday - having my children for Mother's Day, hearing my sister do an awesome job "sharing" at church, lunch with my children, my sister, brother-in-law and nephew
Monday - receiving a bag a goodies from a friend, going for a walk
Tuesday - lunch with Rebekah
Wednesday - hosting lunch for Austen, Rachelle and their friends
Thursday - a friend volunteered to take me to my specialist's app't., buying new pants & jacket, lunch at Red Lobster
Friday - Rebekah stayed home sick; by afternoon she was feeling better; we enjoyed looking at photo albums, yearbooks and watching movies together
Saturday - support of siblings, Mom and a friend as I received an unpleasant letter
Sunday - having my children for Mother's Day, hearing my sister do an awesome job "sharing" at church, lunch with my children, my sister, brother-in-law and nephew
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Tag
I'm 'it'! I've been tagged by Rhonda and Joy. According to the rules, I am to list seven habits/facts about myself, tag someone else and inform them that I have done so. The person that I tag then takes their turn.... They list the rules, list their seven habits/facts about themselves on their own blog, tag someone else and inform them that they're 'it'.
1. I have JUST learned how to add a link to my blog. Aren't you proud of me?
2. I am technically challenged....so #1 is a HUGE accomplishment!
3. I love a good laugh ... often at MYSELF.
4. As a child I had to get 21 needles in my stomach after a dog bit me.
5. I am the youngest of five children. At forty I love being called the 'baby'.
6. I enjoy singing, especially when I am driving alone. I even make up songs!!
7. I like to play piano, although I'm not convinced that it's music to anyone
else's ears.
Now I'm tagging Karen. Go girl! You're 'it'!
1. I have JUST learned how to add a link to my blog. Aren't you proud of me?
2. I am technically challenged....so #1 is a HUGE accomplishment!
3. I love a good laugh ... often at MYSELF.
4. As a child I had to get 21 needles in my stomach after a dog bit me.
5. I am the youngest of five children. At forty I love being called the 'baby'.
6. I enjoy singing, especially when I am driving alone. I even make up songs!!
7. I like to play piano, although I'm not convinced that it's music to anyone
else's ears.
Now I'm tagging Karen. Go girl! You're 'it'!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Buyer Beware
I thought I would surprise Austen with a basketball net. It's something that he's wanted for about a month. I bought one this week on sale....however when I went to assemble it (it's the kind with a portable stand) I immediately encountered a problem. I removed all the contents of the box and began reading the instruction manual. On the first page, under the list of required items for assembly was the following: two capable adults. I had a good laugh...then asked Rebekah if we had two capable adults to which she replied 'no'; then I asked her if we had one capable adult to which she replied 'slightly'. I looked and looked to see if two capable adults were included in the box with no success. I guess my box has some missing items! Buyer Beware!!
For now the net remains unassembled, in the carport and this 'slightly' capable adult will suggest other forms of recreation - those that don't require assembly by two capable adults.
For now the net remains unassembled, in the carport and this 'slightly' capable adult will suggest other forms of recreation - those that don't require assembly by two capable adults.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Show'n Tell
Rebekah and I had a lunch date today. When I went to the school to pick her up I saw the following poem on the bulletin board that Rebekah wrote for Earth Day. And as any proud mother would do, I am sharing it with you!!
WHAT WE CAN DO
Keep the earth clean. Please don't make it mean.
Recycle your recycling. Keep up the bicycling.
Take care of the animals and plants.
Don't forget the people, counting your uncles and aunts.
Do not pollute the air.
We should make everything fair.
We have beautiful flowers
Which come from God's powers.
Our country is a wonderful place.
Keep it wonderful everywhere, even the base.
So please take care of the earth.
Because if we don't...it will get rid
of my Grandma Merth.
Looks like I've got a little poet on my hands.
We enjoyed our lunch together, out on the deck, with very few bugs joining us.
Rebekah laughed and laughed about various things she heard her cousin, Derek, say this past weekend. I love to hear her laugh!!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
If only....
...I was a couple decades younger! ...Do you still think your husbands are ok with you coming to my place?
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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