How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues.
Praise be to the LORD,
for he showed his wonderful love to me
when I was in a besieged city.
In my alarm I said,
"I am cut off from your sight!"
Yet you heard my cry for mercy
when I called to you for help.
Love the LORD, all his saints!
The LORD preserves the faithful,
but the proud he pays back in full.
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
And there goes June...
New swimming suits to protect and play in the summer heat...
Fun with cousin...
40th birthday wish...instead of Nov. party, a June trip to the "homeland" with good friends...
including a peaceful afternoon at Elk Creek Lake...
and a fun night performing at the "oprey"!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday Brain Dump
*It's barn sale week! For once, I am trying to remind myself to actually get pictures of this annual event that will live in our hearts and minds forever. I know why I never remember to take pictures -- a billion other details to remember -- but I'm trying to overcome that this year.
*The kids finished up their school work last week (minus a few math reviews that we don't mind at all stretching out). I would like to feel like we have this nice big summer stretching out before us (and really, we do), but the fact that all my soccer organization responsibilities are ramping up makes me feel like the start of our next school year (=soccer/football practice time) is basically a blink of an eye away. I think this is what "they" mean by the years going by quicker as you age.
*Delaney: "They dressed up and had to act like Pilgrims on Fetch, Mom." (a PBS show they watch)
Me: "Really? Do you think you would like to live as a Pilgrim?"
Delaney: "Yes, with just a little bit of electronics."
*Been thinking about this quote a lot this week, also amidst discussions in ladies Bible class about spiritual gifts and how they are used for the Body of Christ: "Brokenness: How on earth did we equate leadership with success?" We cannot continue to look to the world for a pattern on how to disciple and build up the Church. I am so encouraged by weak believers in whom the Lord is strong.
*My brother's strawberries are almost ready! I can taste them with the famous shortcake now.
Now on with the week!
*The kids finished up their school work last week (minus a few math reviews that we don't mind at all stretching out). I would like to feel like we have this nice big summer stretching out before us (and really, we do), but the fact that all my soccer organization responsibilities are ramping up makes me feel like the start of our next school year (=soccer/football practice time) is basically a blink of an eye away. I think this is what "they" mean by the years going by quicker as you age.
*Delaney: "They dressed up and had to act like Pilgrims on Fetch, Mom." (a PBS show they watch)
Me: "Really? Do you think you would like to live as a Pilgrim?"
Delaney: "Yes, with just a little bit of electronics."
*Been thinking about this quote a lot this week, also amidst discussions in ladies Bible class about spiritual gifts and how they are used for the Body of Christ: "Brokenness: How on earth did we equate leadership with success?" We cannot continue to look to the world for a pattern on how to disciple and build up the Church. I am so encouraged by weak believers in whom the Lord is strong.
*My brother's strawberries are almost ready! I can taste them with the famous shortcake now.
Now on with the week!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Uncharted territory
One of my offspring is now 5 feet tall.
And weighs 100 pounds.
And wears a size 9 *MENS* shoe.
We announce these milestones around here like they are a normal part of life moving on. Which they are, of course, until I remember carrying said child in my body, giving birth, dressing him in cute baby clothes and the infamous swaddling blankets.
Then I hyperventilate a little.
And weighs 100 pounds.
And wears a size 9 *MENS* shoe.
We announce these milestones around here like they are a normal part of life moving on. Which they are, of course, until I remember carrying said child in my body, giving birth, dressing him in cute baby clothes and the infamous swaddling blankets.
Then I hyperventilate a little.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
They make our days
Leah, telling Eric about her attempts to ride the bike without training wheels...
L: ...And I kept trying to pedal like mommy said but I fell down.
E: So we need to practice and work on it together this weekend?
L: Yep (with a big smile)
E: OK. You remind me, and we'll do it Saturday.
L: (thinking) Well, sometimes I go to sleep and when I wake up I forget everything. Like, sometimes, I'll just be sleeping, and then I wake up. And then I remember, Oh! Yeah! I hate baked beans!
L: ...And I kept trying to pedal like mommy said but I fell down.
E: So we need to practice and work on it together this weekend?
L: Yep (with a big smile)
E: OK. You remind me, and we'll do it Saturday.
L: (thinking) Well, sometimes I go to sleep and when I wake up I forget everything. Like, sometimes, I'll just be sleeping, and then I wake up. And then I remember, Oh! Yeah! I hate baked beans!
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