Well, it was an interesting afternoon. We have been having trouble with the bathroom door for some time, B. worked on it a bit during his last visit. Evidently, not enough, as Miss A. got herself stuck in the bathroom today. (That, or it is just time to replace the knob/door or both.)
Would have been funny to those of us in the hallway had she been stuck through supper, trying to slide the food under the door. Thankfully, the knob came off (it was broken on the inside) and Miss A. came out to eat at the table.
I've been babysitting on and off for the neighbor. Cute little guy, but fought gum and nail today against taking any sleep - the boy has no teeth yet. Gives me time to catch up on my reading so that is nice, but I miss my own. Don't know if I could ever handle another little one. Don't know if I'll ever get the chance to see if I could. Only God knows, as the clock seems to be winding down - my body is doing strange things lately.
Quilting is coming together. 2 projects finished today. Many more to go, and 2 more coming in on Monday. Looking forward to the kids going to camp in August. I plan to fall off the map for 5 days!
Lots of fun planned tomorrow...celebrating a cousin's birthday at the Safari Park. Praying for sunshine.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Waiting
Approx. 3-4 years ago, God clearly told me to wait for my husband, and that He would be my strength. With recent developments I was beginning to think that my time had come, and it has, but not like I expected.
The things that are learned while waiting need refinement in my life and I am being given more time for this process to happen.
I am thankful that He alone is Faithful and True. I do not trust in man, my trust and hope is in God. I serve and love a living God who is not made of stone or wood. It is not for me to know where or when our family will be reconciled together for His glory. It is only for me to continue to place my hope in Him as He fills me with all joy and peace as I trust in Him. (Romans 15:13)
What are you waiting for?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y
The things that are learned while waiting need refinement in my life and I am being given more time for this process to happen.
I am thankful that He alone is Faithful and True. I do not trust in man, my trust and hope is in God. I serve and love a living God who is not made of stone or wood. It is not for me to know where or when our family will be reconciled together for His glory. It is only for me to continue to place my hope in Him as He fills me with all joy and peace as I trust in Him. (Romans 15:13)
What are you waiting for?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Bit by Bit
Another day to sort/pack/clean/quilt. Have been getting sidetracked a lot lately, sot today I am using the timer. It is helping a little.
Struggling with the "stuff" issue again. Why so much stuff?? Why keep it? Will I spend my life leaving "caches" of stuff here and there in past places I have lived? I think I might be turning into a squirrel! Let's hope when things are needed I can remember which tree they are in. Ha.
Timer is beeping, break time is over.
Struggling with the "stuff" issue again. Why so much stuff?? Why keep it? Will I spend my life leaving "caches" of stuff here and there in past places I have lived? I think I might be turning into a squirrel! Let's hope when things are needed I can remember which tree they are in. Ha.
Timer is beeping, break time is over.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Piece Meal and Leftovers
Have you ever thought about the fact that God gives no leftovers? At our house leftovers are used on a regular basis if a big meal is prepared or we are fortunate enough to have visited a friend and taken some home.
He doesn't tell us that only a little bit of peace is available when we trust in Him. He doesn't dole things out piece meal and give us a cup full of trust today..."Oh, and I'll give you that hope you asked, but only a portion, and you'll have to wait until next Tuesday to get it."
Praise God! He is so faithful to answer by the bucket loads. I know, it does seem sometimes that we barely have enough hope/faith/trust/you fill it in______ to hang on, but God knows what we need. I am thankful He doesn't have to go to the fridge and stand there for 5 minutes thinking about what He will give us for nourishment. May we always have a "peace meal" knowing that God gives us exactly what we need.
When we are faithful to follow Him, He is faithful to sustain us. That's where I am today. Resting in His sustaining Grace. Thankful He will never give up on me.
"I write these things to you so that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God. And we have this confidence in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked Him for is ours." 1 John 13:15
He doesn't tell us that only a little bit of peace is available when we trust in Him. He doesn't dole things out piece meal and give us a cup full of trust today..."Oh, and I'll give you that hope you asked, but only a portion, and you'll have to wait until next Tuesday to get it."
Praise God! He is so faithful to answer by the bucket loads. I know, it does seem sometimes that we barely have enough hope/faith/trust/you fill it in______ to hang on, but God knows what we need. I am thankful He doesn't have to go to the fridge and stand there for 5 minutes thinking about what He will give us for nourishment. May we always have a "peace meal" knowing that God gives us exactly what we need.
When we are faithful to follow Him, He is faithful to sustain us. That's where I am today. Resting in His sustaining Grace. Thankful He will never give up on me.
"I write these things to you so that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God. And we have this confidence in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked Him for is ours." 1 John 13:15
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
God Does Answer Prayer!
Wow. My first post in the new year! (Am I slow, or what?!)
After almost 6 years of praying that God would bring my dear husband home, HE DID! We had the awesome blessing of having Bo home for about 4 weeks, beginning Jan. 24th. Lots of adjustments, patience, interesting conversations, family meals, a game or two (Let it be said that I am absolutely no good at CLUE!), and about a million hours at the local DMV!
For those of you who don't know, Bo did accept 3 weeks of work back in Canada, and flew north on Feb. 17th. I'm not sure about his plans following that project, so we are waiting to see what God brings next. Things seem to have quickly gotten back to how they were before Bo was here. I'm not sure if that is good or not. We had a hard trip home from the airport after dropping him off, but all in all the kids are doing ok. Although his being here seems to have made us miss him so much more this time around. The empty place in my heart feels new again.
I am so thankful for what God is doing in our family. He is giving the kids and I another opportunity to practice our "patience as we wait". I told the kids we need to remember 3 things:
1. God sees us.
2. God loves us.
3. God will take care of us.
Thank you LORD, that You are Faithful!
After almost 6 years of praying that God would bring my dear husband home, HE DID! We had the awesome blessing of having Bo home for about 4 weeks, beginning Jan. 24th. Lots of adjustments, patience, interesting conversations, family meals, a game or two (Let it be said that I am absolutely no good at CLUE!), and about a million hours at the local DMV!
For those of you who don't know, Bo did accept 3 weeks of work back in Canada, and flew north on Feb. 17th. I'm not sure about his plans following that project, so we are waiting to see what God brings next. Things seem to have quickly gotten back to how they were before Bo was here. I'm not sure if that is good or not. We had a hard trip home from the airport after dropping him off, but all in all the kids are doing ok. Although his being here seems to have made us miss him so much more this time around. The empty place in my heart feels new again.
I am so thankful for what God is doing in our family. He is giving the kids and I another opportunity to practice our "patience as we wait". I told the kids we need to remember 3 things:
1. God sees us.
2. God loves us.
3. God will take care of us.
Thank you LORD, that You are Faithful!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Miscellany
Facebook and postings and all that, OH MY!
Don't know that I appreciate all the technology. I'm finding that it is a big eater of time. (Although it is neat to see folk's pictures and get a "Howdy, Hi There!" from someone every now and then.)
What an awesome day. Didn't quite start out that way as I was wrestling with God over a few things. I surrendered to His Sovereignty and once again handed it over to Him. By the end of the day He had MORE than proven that He has all things under control - and He does it so much better than I do.
Cleaning up and cleaning out. Getting rid of things that have sat under the sink in the corner for the last year. Why do we hoard things? Is life really that tough and will God not provide in a pinch? Feels so good to see the house emptying out ( ok, at a slow pace) and the van filling up for the next GoodWill run.
Thanking God for His Word tonight. May it be all we need.
Don't know that I appreciate all the technology. I'm finding that it is a big eater of time. (Although it is neat to see folk's pictures and get a "Howdy, Hi There!" from someone every now and then.)
What an awesome day. Didn't quite start out that way as I was wrestling with God over a few things. I surrendered to His Sovereignty and once again handed it over to Him. By the end of the day He had MORE than proven that He has all things under control - and He does it so much better than I do.
Cleaning up and cleaning out. Getting rid of things that have sat under the sink in the corner for the last year. Why do we hoard things? Is life really that tough and will God not provide in a pinch? Feels so good to see the house emptying out ( ok, at a slow pace) and the van filling up for the next GoodWill run.
Thanking God for His Word tonight. May it be all we need.
Friday, September 12, 2008
technology, oh my!
Well, after hearing Blue Ridge Thunder, I decided it was time to join the Facebook community. My children are still young, but I need to know what this stuff is all about so I can help guide them in their decisions.
I see that there are many people I went to school with, church with and even a good friend here in town. Waiting to see just how this works.
Neat to see so many familiar faces online. (my picture is rocks, of course!)
Anyone reading this that I know personally, let me know if you are there and need another friend! :)
I see that there are many people I went to school with, church with and even a good friend here in town. Waiting to see just how this works.
Neat to see so many familiar faces online. (my picture is rocks, of course!)
Anyone reading this that I know personally, let me know if you are there and need another friend! :)
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