Guess what miracles God provided tonight!???!!!
I just got home from playing my first/our third church league softball game tonight! And I did not get hit (hard), I played catcher the whole game- throwing without pain, I did pretty ok hitting, and I scored without pulling my quad!
I played without getting injured! To clarify-- definitely a miracle, considering how out-of-shape I am, and my usually terrible shoulders. (impingement - sp? for those of you wondering)
Thank you LORD!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Wanted: Liquid Coffee Creamer Recipe
So, Gabe and I are addicted to CoffeeMate liquid creamer. He loves Irish Cream, I love Coconut Cream. But the prices just keep going up and up. I used to only buy it if I could get it at $2.50/32oz. Now I am lucky if I can find it for $3. Regular prices around here? $4+
I just know someone out there knows how to make a yummy, lowfat flavored coffee creamer. I am looking for you!
Can you help?
I just know someone out there knows how to make a yummy, lowfat flavored coffee creamer. I am looking for you!
Can you help?
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Take Proverbs Seriously
Proverbs 29:15The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Well, maybe not shame in this case...
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Well, maybe not shame in this case...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Our Measly Plans for today
It is 10 am, and suprise! I am showered, dressed; the girls are clean, dressed, hair done-- we are ready to go shopping! We are headed to the credit union, then to a plant store, and then hopefully we will be able to come home and play outside! (I am praying the wind slows down a bit)
This is my attempt at motivation, because yesterday Kiera hurt her knee, so we had to keep her "calm" and "settled" for half the day. Thank you Lord that a good night's sleep gave it time to heal.
Prayer request: We are going to try to go yard saling on Friday as a family, and I really need to find some clothes for Melia. I do pretty good at sale shopping, but there is always something missing. Right now it is dresses, and she notices every day. "Momma, I need more dresses!" So I am praying all week long that we find some steals of deals, and have a good time in the process.
This is my attempt at motivation, because yesterday Kiera hurt her knee, so we had to keep her "calm" and "settled" for half the day. Thank you Lord that a good night's sleep gave it time to heal.
Prayer request: We are going to try to go yard saling on Friday as a family, and I really need to find some clothes for Melia. I do pretty good at sale shopping, but there is always something missing. Right now it is dresses, and she notices every day. "Momma, I need more dresses!" So I am praying all week long that we find some steals of deals, and have a good time in the process.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Brought Back to the Basics
Crystal's review of her weekend at Homeschool conference.
I really really enjoyed reading this. She is so funny because she reminds me of myself. A little too gung-ho, worldly-expectation oriented, and brought back to basics by the Father's mercy. I find myself exactly where she was, especially when "comparing" to other homeschooled kids... My punkins are His punkins, and He is the guide for our homeschool curriculum.
Thank you Lord, that Your Mercies are new every morning, 'cause tomorrow, and the next day, I will probably need reminding again....
I really really enjoyed reading this. She is so funny because she reminds me of myself. A little too gung-ho, worldly-expectation oriented, and brought back to basics by the Father's mercy. I find myself exactly where she was, especially when "comparing" to other homeschooled kids... My punkins are His punkins, and He is the guide for our homeschool curriculum.
Thank you Lord, that Your Mercies are new every morning, 'cause tomorrow, and the next day, I will probably need reminding again....
Baskin Robbins .31 Scoops!
This Wednesday our local Baskin-Robbins is have $.31 scoop night! From 5-10pm, you can get up to 10 (because they know I need 10 scoops of rocky road!) scoops for the low low price of .31 each!
The flyer did not have an address on it, so this may be franchise wide! Check yours for cheap ice cream!
The flyer did not have an address on it, so this may be franchise wide! Check yours for cheap ice cream!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
How I Got Over Earth Day
Wierd title, don't you think? I wasn't sure what to call this. I was sure I didn't want to write it, but for some reason (gee, wonder what that is...) I have felt this on my heart for several days, so here goes.
Last week was Earth Day. Over the week I read many little blurbs in the blogosphere about the earth, mother nature, recycling, ranging from the normal to the slightly over the edge mentality. And I believe that God wants me to write why I don't worry about all that anymore. How He released me from it.
I used to (8+ years ago) worry desperately about our precious planet, how we were destroying it as human beings, about the endangered species, about landfills, about pollution, and about (gasp!) the greenhouse effect. It took a while, but HE got a hold of me eventually, starting with a wonderful person who I have known many many years who DOESN'T recycle, doesn't do this or that to "Save the Earth." I was appalled. How could she not! Wasn't man given dominion over the earth? Wasn't it our God-given responsiblity in the Garden of Eden?
The answer is yes, but not anymore. Because I do not want to argue this, I am only telling my story, I will not go into the Biblical details. Although I would try to explain if you wanted me to.
What God gave me over a period of time was this: This earth is not meant to last forever. It hasn't been from day "serpent." We live in a broken, cursed world. Someday on our not-so-distant horizon, a specific seven year period will begin, and this planet will endure God's wrath and Satan's unhindered dominion. I imagine this will be much worse than I can fathom. Just reading Revelation makes me shudder. But soon after that our world will be redeemed. Healed beyond anything we could hope for. And a thousand years after that, it will end for good.
I believe this will all my heart, because I fully believe what the Bible says. I also hope this with all my heart! I am excited for the plans that God has for us as Christians, and I can't wait to see the "lion lay with the lamb." I can't wait to run and play with extinct animals! Can you imagine? All this is in store for us, so you can see why I don't stress so much about humanity and our tendency to use and abuse.
Now, this is not to say we should not live responsibly, nor to wonder at the majesty of this broken and cursed creation. Whatever God lays on your heart, do. Just as He has laid my heart to rest, He may call you to action. But just don't let our dying earth distract you from His eternal perspective. There's a whole lot more where this came from, and it is beyond your wildest dreams.
Last week was Earth Day. Over the week I read many little blurbs in the blogosphere about the earth, mother nature, recycling, ranging from the normal to the slightly over the edge mentality. And I believe that God wants me to write why I don't worry about all that anymore. How He released me from it.
I used to (8+ years ago) worry desperately about our precious planet, how we were destroying it as human beings, about the endangered species, about landfills, about pollution, and about (gasp!) the greenhouse effect. It took a while, but HE got a hold of me eventually, starting with a wonderful person who I have known many many years who DOESN'T recycle, doesn't do this or that to "Save the Earth." I was appalled. How could she not! Wasn't man given dominion over the earth? Wasn't it our God-given responsiblity in the Garden of Eden?
The answer is yes, but not anymore. Because I do not want to argue this, I am only telling my story, I will not go into the Biblical details. Although I would try to explain if you wanted me to.
What God gave me over a period of time was this: This earth is not meant to last forever. It hasn't been from day "serpent." We live in a broken, cursed world. Someday on our not-so-distant horizon, a specific seven year period will begin, and this planet will endure God's wrath and Satan's unhindered dominion. I imagine this will be much worse than I can fathom. Just reading Revelation makes me shudder. But soon after that our world will be redeemed. Healed beyond anything we could hope for. And a thousand years after that, it will end for good.
I believe this will all my heart, because I fully believe what the Bible says. I also hope this with all my heart! I am excited for the plans that God has for us as Christians, and I can't wait to see the "lion lay with the lamb." I can't wait to run and play with extinct animals! Can you imagine? All this is in store for us, so you can see why I don't stress so much about humanity and our tendency to use and abuse.
Now, this is not to say we should not live responsibly, nor to wonder at the majesty of this broken and cursed creation. Whatever God lays on your heart, do. Just as He has laid my heart to rest, He may call you to action. But just don't let our dying earth distract you from His eternal perspective. There's a whole lot more where this came from, and it is beyond your wildest dreams.
Friday, April 25, 2008
What a Night!!
We had such a fun family night!
First, I convinced Gabe that us girls needed to get out, so we went out to dinner at Larry's (really yummy chicken strip old-fashioned drive-in). Then Gabe needed to pick up something at Schucks, and while he was in the store I encouraged Melia to ask Daddy if we could go for ice cream :-)
"Daddy, can we go get ice cream? Cause I love ice cream!"
So then we went to Baskin Robbins; Kiera and Melia split a kid's scoop in two separate bowls. Kiera kept saying hers was "hot, hot" and she wouldn't eat it, even though she said it was yummy. Melia is a savorer-- she will lick anything to death. Gabe had to threaten to eat theirs just to get them to finish. Of course, I was the last one done, and probably got the most on my face. (Hey, at least it wasn't on my shirt...)
Then we came home, and I got the girls in the bath, as Kiera had dumped sand on both of their heads today outside playing. It's the first thing she does when she gets to the sand pile. On the head. Now her day is complete.
I commented to Melia about how fiesty Kiera is, and she promptly says "No, Mom, Kiera is a horsey." We go back and forth a couple times, and I finally say "Melia! Say Fiesty!" She quickly replies "Momma, Say Horsey!"
AND!!! Kiera was telling us while she was in the tub that she needed to go potty, so we grabbed her out, got her on the pot, and it took some coaxing, but she actually went! This is the first time!!!! (3 days before her 2nd birthday!) We haven't been pushing her at all, since I got so tired of the battle with Melia (battle in my brain, she just wasn't fully ready). We were sooo happy! She got an M&M, then of course Melia had to go, and she got an M&M, then I almost dumped the bowl trying to get it to the toilet it was so heavy :-) (Melia is a big pee-er) Then I had to try to explain to Kiera why she couldn't have more M&Ms.... she cried. Not sure she understands, or maybe she was just trying to manipulate me. She is a smart one, she is.
A good night. Thank you Lord, for these special times.
First, I convinced Gabe that us girls needed to get out, so we went out to dinner at Larry's (really yummy chicken strip old-fashioned drive-in). Then Gabe needed to pick up something at Schucks, and while he was in the store I encouraged Melia to ask Daddy if we could go for ice cream :-)
"Daddy, can we go get ice cream? Cause I love ice cream!"
So then we went to Baskin Robbins; Kiera and Melia split a kid's scoop in two separate bowls. Kiera kept saying hers was "hot, hot" and she wouldn't eat it, even though she said it was yummy. Melia is a savorer-- she will lick anything to death. Gabe had to threaten to eat theirs just to get them to finish. Of course, I was the last one done, and probably got the most on my face. (Hey, at least it wasn't on my shirt...)
Then we came home, and I got the girls in the bath, as Kiera had dumped sand on both of their heads today outside playing. It's the first thing she does when she gets to the sand pile. On the head. Now her day is complete.
I commented to Melia about how fiesty Kiera is, and she promptly says "No, Mom, Kiera is a horsey." We go back and forth a couple times, and I finally say "Melia! Say Fiesty!" She quickly replies "Momma, Say Horsey!"
AND!!! Kiera was telling us while she was in the tub that she needed to go potty, so we grabbed her out, got her on the pot, and it took some coaxing, but she actually went! This is the first time!!!! (3 days before her 2nd birthday!) We haven't been pushing her at all, since I got so tired of the battle with Melia (battle in my brain, she just wasn't fully ready). We were sooo happy! She got an M&M, then of course Melia had to go, and she got an M&M, then I almost dumped the bowl trying to get it to the toilet it was so heavy :-) (Melia is a big pee-er) Then I had to try to explain to Kiera why she couldn't have more M&Ms.... she cried. Not sure she understands, or maybe she was just trying to manipulate me. She is a smart one, she is.
A good night. Thank you Lord, for these special times.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Liver/Gallbladder Flush
If you want details, please email me and I will do an email for those of you with such morbid curiosity. :-) No, just kidding, I know this would help a LOT of people, especially in my family.
It was very successful, I passed probably more than 100 stones, most of them the size of small nerds. Pretty wild. The drinks were not pleasant, but do-able. Only one was gag nasty. I did end up with a headache that I am still working on, might be that I am dehydrated as I did not focus on drinking extra water yesterday morning. I was nauseated somewhat for a few hours this morning, but all-in-all I believe it to have done exactly what I wanted to do. Which is good, because I wouldn't have been able to do it again without knowing it would work!
It was very successful, I passed probably more than 100 stones, most of them the size of small nerds. Pretty wild. The drinks were not pleasant, but do-able. Only one was gag nasty. I did end up with a headache that I am still working on, might be that I am dehydrated as I did not focus on drinking extra water yesterday morning. I was nauseated somewhat for a few hours this morning, but all-in-all I believe it to have done exactly what I wanted to do. Which is good, because I wouldn't have been able to do it again without knowing it would work!
Success!
I have something to share. I have decided that Nerds (the candy?) just can't be good for us. It appears that they build up in your gall bladder, never to come out unless you flush them.
'Cause what I got this morning was a whole box or more of green and brown Nerds. And some really big ones, which I used to think was special. Used to. Not anymore.
Thank you Lord!!!!!
'Cause what I got this morning was a whole box or more of green and brown Nerds. And some really big ones, which I used to think was special. Used to. Not anymore.
Thank you Lord!!!!!
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