Children's funnies and other musings

Okay, where have I been....busy with life, I guess. I have a funny for you...

Dan goes outside yesterday by himself to swing. A few seconds later he comes back in and says its too hot out there. (It was about 83 degrees...that's not bad considering what it's been.) Then Max says, "Mommy, I know why God made the sun...so that we wouldn't be cold." Priceless!

Also, I got my Vision Forum 2006 catalog on Friday. There are so many great resources I want from it. Check out their website at www.visionforum.com. They have neat thing for little boys and girls, too. They are all about equipping the family to live a biblically Christian life in the world today. Good stuff!

Please pray for those in the path of hurricane Wilma. This includes my Dad who lives in Sarasota and also my brother, Jamie, who lives in Stuart, FL--near Lake Okeechobee. Jamie got hit hard last year and his roof has never been completely repaired. Let's pray it holds together! He returned from Costa Rica to care for his house during this thing. We stocked up on some things in case the forecast changed. This neighborhood had no power for about 6 days during one of the storms last year. I am hoping that won't happen again soon.

My older brother is turning 40 on Friday! I am working on something special for him that money can't buy. In case he lurks here I can't say what it is ;). I am looking forward to going to his party!! Adults only...most of them cops.

Have a blessed Sunday!

"but that that wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Gray Day

Ever notice how a gray day can dampen your spirit? Today is just such a day. Not much going on here. It seems like the kids are bickering a little too much lately. Most of it centers around the 4 and 6 year old. The baby is so sweet right now :). I wish they could all be that way!

I am taking Dan to get his hair cut this afternoon and while we are out we're going to run a couple errands. I figure this will be easier with just one child. I call it "stealing time." By the way, we just got the mail. There are 10 pieces--all but one looks like junk. I guess we call that a good day b/c there's no bills, hooray!

A friend is coming over later to visit. I look forward to that...

Have a good day even if it is gray!

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6

Hope

There are lots of things to hope for and here are a few on my mind today:

-I hope I can survive Algebra 1 with my daughter!
-I hope that God graces us with another pregnancy soon and it's a girl. (This month would be good and a boy would be okay, too!)
-I hope that as my 4 and 6 year old sons get older they won't argue so much.
-I hope my husband can have peace and happiness--along with lowering his cholesterol and reducing stress.
-I hope that God gives me strength to survive homeschooling b/c I am NOT liking it right now.
-I hope my children grow in faith and have a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.
-I hope that business goes well enough to support our family. I am trusting God for this, but it's really hard not to worry!
-I hope the dog dies a natural death soon.
-I hope all the kids love each other and have close relationships all of their lives.
-I hope Stu and I will have time alone together to talk about "real" stuff.

Lastly, I have hope in Jesus Christ. All the things in this world should not be so important. I am asking God today to help me focus on His Word and what it says I should do and not what the world says or what my friends and neighbors are doing. (I've been in a funk for awhile and it's wearing on me.)

"For in this hope we are saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Romans 8:24

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Back to basics

This week I "won" 2 things on ebay that I have been wanting for over a year. I got a K-tec Champ 2000 mixer and a grain mill. The plan is to make healthy bread and other recipes using this item. I have been very convicted over the past 2 years plus to clean up my act regarding eating habits/health. It has really helped me and my daughter (who is now off of meds for her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, yea!). I have a good friend that makes her own bread and my children talk about how awesome it is. I can't wait to join the ranks!

It's off to church in a bit here. Hopefully, we won't be late and we'll all get along before we get there if you know what I mean ;).

"I will praise Him for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14

Local Holidays

Most towns don't have a local holiday, but ours does. For all of the Gator fans today is a local holiday. ALL of the schools are off today for a parade and a typically wild pep rally called Gator Growl. This is homecoming weekend. We will be trying to avoid the main part of town as thousands of alumni and college students swarm there to party.

In addition, my parents are coming for a day visit. My daughter is looking forward to shopping with her grandmother--we call her Mima. This is her yearly shopping trip for her birthday. It's good that it's happening today after the bird incident yesterday. I am hoping it will serve to cheer her up. Along with my parents, my brother and his family will be coming over for dinner and we'll have take out from Backyard BBQ. No cooking and no dishes. Now that's something I can get excited about!

Have a super Friday!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1: 9

Test Blog

Test blog--I just spent 1/2 hour composing today's blog and lost it. Definitely a fitting end to one of those days...

Trainwrecked afternoon that was supposed to be mom's time for herself. Jack Russell hunts one recently purchased parakeet and wins. Teenage daughter loses and ALL are quite distraught. Dinner out with hubby CANCELLED due to unforeseen events. What do we do with disappointment? Take it to the Lord in prayer and praise Him for his wonderful works.

"Let me live that I may praise You..." Psalm 119:175