What Brought Me Joy Today-
eating cereal in bed with Mary and Benjamin
Benjamin being sweet and serving Mary and me
the power going off for 20 minutes
getting my internet to work again
happy siblings :)
laundry
posting 7 blog posts in one day
last piano lesson of the year with Mary
being proud of her finishing 2 books
texting my Daddy throughout the day
Mary helping me make enough icing for 9 cakes
baking a ridiculous amount of cake
going out to Moe's with Phillip and some of his friends
Reese's icecream
moving/unpacking
finishing the cakes
packing and planning
saying a sweet goodbye to Nathan
Verse of the Day-
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Quote of the Day-
"Eat all the leftovers and it'll be a good day tomorrow"
Opa (Gustav Brown)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wednesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
making marzipan and cake-pop-prep
lunch with Melanie and Isabelle!
catching up and visiting
new couches
trying to figure out the silly marzipan fruit
naps
wise parents
thunder storms
trusting in God
family dinners
Nathan getting his first job!
old friends
grocery shopping
free wireless at Bread, co
catching up with Anna
decaf coffee
random question time
scratching Nathan's head while talking to Phillip
going to bed at a decent hour
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:14-16
In the way of Your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on Your precepts
and fix my eyes on Your ways.
I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.
making marzipan and cake-pop-prep
lunch with Melanie and Isabelle!
catching up and visiting
new couches
trying to figure out the silly marzipan fruit
naps
wise parents
thunder storms
trusting in God
family dinners
Nathan getting his first job!
old friends
grocery shopping
free wireless at Bread, co
catching up with Anna
decaf coffee
random question time
scratching Nathan's head while talking to Phillip
going to bed at a decent hour
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:14-16
In the way of Your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on Your precepts
and fix my eyes on Your ways.
I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
Phillip's birthday!
taking my brothers to their standardized testing
homeschoolers
baking gooey butter cake
wrapping presents in an OCD manner
green sweaters
my crazy-busy, brother-filled, overall-wonderful life
hanging out with Phillip and his roommate Bo
people reminding me of other people
observing and being fascinated by how people interact with each other
hearing about Seminary professors and classes and life in general
small group with wonderful girls
Romans 7
sharing chips and salsa
Kendra!
enjoying my lovely pink flowers every time I sit at my desk
cowboy boots and curly hair
Citizen Kane's steakhouse
celebrating Phillip's birthday with him and my parents
church small group with Ami, Amy, and Anna
prayer requests taking forever because of rabbit trails
praying for one another
bringing Hannah swedish fish and her quilt
catching up with Bailee
chilling with Nathan in my room for an hour
Verse of the Day-
Romans 7:4-6
Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve not under the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit.
Quote of the Day-
Noah: I've never seen such cute homeschoolers before! Except you, of course.
Phillip's birthday!
taking my brothers to their standardized testing
homeschoolers
baking gooey butter cake
wrapping presents in an OCD manner
green sweaters
my crazy-busy, brother-filled, overall-wonderful life
hanging out with Phillip and his roommate Bo
people reminding me of other people
observing and being fascinated by how people interact with each other
hearing about Seminary professors and classes and life in general
small group with wonderful girls
Romans 7
sharing chips and salsa
Kendra!
enjoying my lovely pink flowers every time I sit at my desk
cowboy boots and curly hair
Citizen Kane's steakhouse
celebrating Phillip's birthday with him and my parents
church small group with Ami, Amy, and Anna
prayer requests taking forever because of rabbit trails
praying for one another
bringing Hannah swedish fish and her quilt
catching up with Bailee
chilling with Nathan in my room for an hour
Verse of the Day-
Romans 7:4-6
Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve not under the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit.
Quote of the Day-
Noah: I've never seen such cute homeschoolers before! Except you, of course.
Monday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
running in the misty rain
vacuuming
cutting up a lot of fruit
not being crabby
being okay with my cake not looking perfect
little brown condensation puddles
Caleb's graduation party!
hanging out with cousins, aunts, and uncles
having caterers there so that even though mom was sick I didn't have to worry about everything
Mexican food
my wonderful Aunt Lori cleaning up almost the entire kitchen
seeing her out of the corner of my eye and thinking that she was my mom
cutting and serving cake
the front porch
laughing at Aunt Sharon trying to figure out how to get the most icing on a cake
chatting with Amy
sewing, ironing, and embroidering while listening to a sermon
finishing a project
Verse of the Day-
Galations 5:16-25
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against these things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
running in the misty rain
vacuuming
cutting up a lot of fruit
not being crabby
being okay with my cake not looking perfect
little brown condensation puddles
Caleb's graduation party!
hanging out with cousins, aunts, and uncles
having caterers there so that even though mom was sick I didn't have to worry about everything
Mexican food
my wonderful Aunt Lori cleaning up almost the entire kitchen
seeing her out of the corner of my eye and thinking that she was my mom
cutting and serving cake
the front porch
laughing at Aunt Sharon trying to figure out how to get the most icing on a cake
chatting with Amy
sewing, ironing, and embroidering while listening to a sermon
finishing a project
Verse of the Day-
Galations 5:16-25
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against these things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Sunday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
singing the last choir song of the season
sharing a hymnal
laughing with Anna and Hannah in the choir loft
singing the Alto part
coffee during fellowship hour
Josh teaching on poetry in Sunday School
my beautiful pink flowers from Phillip :)
going to Magic Wok with the Shaffers
singing along to country music on the radio with the windows rolled down
driving exactly the speed limit
playing Clue and Life with my siblings and Phillip
Shakespeare in the Park
Juggling Jeff's amazing show
cardigans
Verse of the Day-
Luke 13:18-20
He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
And again He said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened."
Poem of the Day-
Im Memoriam M.K.H. by Seamus Heaney
The cool that came off the sheets just off the line
Made me think the damp must still be in them
But when I took my corners of the linen
And pulled against her, first straight down the hem
And then diagonally, then flapped and shook
The fabric like a sail in a cross-wind,
They made a dried-out undulating thwack.
So we'd stretch and fold and end up hand to hand
For a split second as if nothing had happened
For nothing had that had not always happened
Beforehand, day by day, just touch and go,
Coming close again by holding back
In moves where I was x and she was o
Inscribed in sheets she'd sewn from ripped-out flour sacks
singing the last choir song of the season
sharing a hymnal
laughing with Anna and Hannah in the choir loft
singing the Alto part
coffee during fellowship hour
Josh teaching on poetry in Sunday School
my beautiful pink flowers from Phillip :)
going to Magic Wok with the Shaffers
singing along to country music on the radio with the windows rolled down
driving exactly the speed limit
playing Clue and Life with my siblings and Phillip
Shakespeare in the Park
Juggling Jeff's amazing show
cardigans
Verse of the Day-
Luke 13:18-20
He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
And again He said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened."
Poem of the Day-
Im Memoriam M.K.H. by Seamus Heaney
The cool that came off the sheets just off the line
Made me think the damp must still be in them
But when I took my corners of the linen
And pulled against her, first straight down the hem
And then diagonally, then flapped and shook
The fabric like a sail in a cross-wind,
They made a dried-out undulating thwack.
So we'd stretch and fold and end up hand to hand
For a split second as if nothing had happened
For nothing had that had not always happened
Beforehand, day by day, just touch and go,
Coming close again by holding back
In moves where I was x and she was o
Inscribed in sheets she'd sewn from ripped-out flour sacks
Saturday
This day started out with me feeling really sick. I think what it turned out to be was my stomach was a little upset from how rich Aunt Lori's dinner was the night before, and I was also extremely tired from staying up way to late for about 5 nights in a row. As the day went on I felt much better.
Things I Love About Today-
going to Caleb and Madeline's graduation!
introducing Phillip to family members
looking at the graduates' picture boards
Madeline's graduation party!
laughing at Madsey being on a people-high
hanging out with lots of friends and family
pink cups
sunshiney days
parties in general
the ridiculous amounts of food that Aunt Deborah prepared
blackberries
observing how people interact with others
going to bed at 6:30pm
Verse of the Day-
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Things I Love About Today-
going to Caleb and Madeline's graduation!
introducing Phillip to family members
looking at the graduates' picture boards
Madeline's graduation party!
laughing at Madsey being on a people-high
hanging out with lots of friends and family
pink cups
sunshiney days
parties in general
the ridiculous amounts of food that Aunt Deborah prepared
blackberries
observing how people interact with others
going to bed at 6:30pm
Verse of the Day-
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Friday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
getting my Bible back!
hanging out with Micah all day
making lists of "fun stuff" for us to do this summer
legos
playing the wii for the second time ever
watching Micah grill
playing wii bowling, then going real bowling, then playing wii bowling again
polka dot socks
reading my Bible almost all afternoon
sitting with Micah while he played
reading Proverbs 1 and Micah 1 to him
playing with bouncy balls outside
Micah being way way better than me at catching them
weeding
reading outside
doing anything outside
being able to give his mom a good report at the end of the day :)
Aunt Lori giving my family a most delicious meal
(...my Mama was sick :( ...)
going to Wildwood's baccalaureate
Madeline getting one of the leadership awards!
Nick predicting almost every single award
Phillip calling on the road from Kentucky to St. Louis
talking about poetry, middle names, extended family, etc until 1am
Verse of the Day-
Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over transgression
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not retain His anger forever,
because He delights in steadfast love.
He will again have compassion on us;
He will tread our iniquities under foot.
You will cast all our sins
into the depths of the sea.
You will show faithfulness to Jacob
and steadfast love to Abraham.
as You have sworn to our fathers
from the days of old.
getting my Bible back!
hanging out with Micah all day
making lists of "fun stuff" for us to do this summer
legos
playing the wii for the second time ever
watching Micah grill
playing wii bowling, then going real bowling, then playing wii bowling again
polka dot socks
reading my Bible almost all afternoon
sitting with Micah while he played
reading Proverbs 1 and Micah 1 to him
playing with bouncy balls outside
Micah being way way better than me at catching them
weeding
reading outside
doing anything outside
being able to give his mom a good report at the end of the day :)
Aunt Lori giving my family a most delicious meal
(...my Mama was sick :( ...)
going to Wildwood's baccalaureate
Madeline getting one of the leadership awards!
Nick predicting almost every single award
Phillip calling on the road from Kentucky to St. Louis
talking about poetry, middle names, extended family, etc until 1am
Verse of the Day-
Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over transgression
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not retain His anger forever,
because He delights in steadfast love.
He will again have compassion on us;
He will tread our iniquities under foot.
You will cast all our sins
into the depths of the sea.
You will show faithfulness to Jacob
and steadfast love to Abraham.
as You have sworn to our fathers
from the days of old.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday
Things I Love About Today-
catching up with Maggie!
overly friendly bank tellers
Michael's Arts and Crafts Store
watching people react to different situations
staying cheerful when other people are crabby
Noah making lunch
hanging out with my Mama
listening to Elijah and Mary play piano together
caking (like baking, but better)
really long phone conversations
caking some more
Bailee coming over!
talking with her
still caking
trying on dresses together
cuticle clippers
crafty projects
finally finishing the cake (for today)
talking with my Daddy
Verse of the Day-
Romans 5:1-8
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Song of the Day-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0QCCNCkvzI
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
catching up with Maggie!
overly friendly bank tellers
Michael's Arts and Crafts Store
watching people react to different situations
staying cheerful when other people are crabby
Noah making lunch
hanging out with my Mama
listening to Elijah and Mary play piano together
caking (like baking, but better)
really long phone conversations
caking some more
Bailee coming over!
talking with her
still caking
trying on dresses together
cuticle clippers
crafty projects
finally finishing the cake (for today)
talking with my Daddy
Verse of the Day-
Romans 5:1-8
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Song of the Day-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0QCCNCkvzI
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
not having a crick in my neck from sleeping on the couch
being wide awake at 6:50am
toast and water
being amused by Hannah rushing to get ready
talking with Annie
planning with my Mama
chicken salad and juicy mangoes
organizing all my cake stuff in the pantry
planning Caleb's graduation cake
cleaning out, wiping out, and organizing the refrigerator
Caleb's graduation picture board
laughing at Anna standing outside thinking that the door was locked :)
the last choir practice of the year
Starbucks after choir practice
Kris winning American Idol!
Nathan trying to trick me, but ending up "ruining" it for everyone... :)
rambling more and more the tireder I get
Something I don't love about today- I left my Bible at Ami's house :(
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.
not having a crick in my neck from sleeping on the couch
being wide awake at 6:50am
toast and water
being amused by Hannah rushing to get ready
talking with Annie
planning with my Mama
chicken salad and juicy mangoes
organizing all my cake stuff in the pantry
planning Caleb's graduation cake
cleaning out, wiping out, and organizing the refrigerator
Caleb's graduation picture board
laughing at Anna standing outside thinking that the door was locked :)
the last choir practice of the year
Starbucks after choir practice
Kris winning American Idol!
Nathan trying to trick me, but ending up "ruining" it for everyone... :)
rambling more and more the tireder I get
Something I don't love about today- I left my Bible at Ami's house :(
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
lunch with Lindsay!
small group with beautiful, godly young women
grocery shopping
dressing up for the tea party
gloves, pearls, hats, and heels
putting the entire contents of my bobby pin box in my hair
Hannah, Anna, Amy, and Amanda
tea parties!
pretty floral dishes and delicate food
silly pictures
looking like a Southern belle
mine and Amanda's twin phones
caravanning from Amy's to Ami's
chatting out on the screened in porch
crazy mad libs with the girls
laughing at Hannah rolling around laughing
Rollen the perfect-sized dog
finding out that Amy and I are the same personality type- ESFJ
thinking about it, and realizing how crazily alike we are
staying up late with her
Verse of the Day-
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adorning be merely external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
lunch with Lindsay!
small group with beautiful, godly young women
grocery shopping
dressing up for the tea party
gloves, pearls, hats, and heels
putting the entire contents of my bobby pin box in my hair
Hannah, Anna, Amy, and Amanda
tea parties!
pretty floral dishes and delicate food
silly pictures
looking like a Southern belle
mine and Amanda's twin phones
caravanning from Amy's to Ami's
chatting out on the screened in porch
crazy mad libs with the girls
laughing at Hannah rolling around laughing
Rollen the perfect-sized dog
finding out that Amy and I are the same personality type- ESFJ
thinking about it, and realizing how crazily alike we are
staying up late with her
Verse of the Day-
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adorning be merely external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
listening to Norah Jones
wearing jeans and tennis shoes. haha
going on 1 13/15 mile hikes with Bailee!
talking about... things we like to talk about :)
only one of us freaking out when we saw the snake
grocery shopping with her
all of Bailee's menfolk working on the house together all day
cooking a huuuuuge lunch with Mrs. Rankin and Bailee
warm chocolate chip cookies
chamomile, milk, lemon, peppermint, salt foot-baths!
Josiah wanting a pedicure too
hot pink toe nail polish
chamomile tea
kind of tricking Jo when we slipped up and said something in front of him
trying on ...dresses...
wedding cake homework :)
going to Wildwood's 4th Annual Talent Show
watching Noah do a terrific job at his comedic act! He was absolutely hilarious!
really long phone conversations
pillow talk with my Mom and Dad
my wonderful Maggie-friend
Verse of the Day-
Galations 5:4-6
"You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything but only faith working through love."
listening to Norah Jones
wearing jeans and tennis shoes. haha
going on 1 13/15 mile hikes with Bailee!
talking about... things we like to talk about :)
only one of us freaking out when we saw the snake
grocery shopping with her
all of Bailee's menfolk working on the house together all day
cooking a huuuuuge lunch with Mrs. Rankin and Bailee
warm chocolate chip cookies
chamomile, milk, lemon, peppermint, salt foot-baths!
Josiah wanting a pedicure too
hot pink toe nail polish
chamomile tea
kind of tricking Jo when we slipped up and said something in front of him
trying on ...dresses...
wedding cake homework :)
going to Wildwood's 4th Annual Talent Show
watching Noah do a terrific job at his comedic act! He was absolutely hilarious!
really long phone conversations
pillow talk with my Mom and Dad
my wonderful Maggie-friend
Verse of the Day-
Galations 5:4-6
"You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything but only faith working through love."
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
waking up to Madsey's alarm
realizing that we spent 24 hours together
being super-awake right away, because I'm energized by people
my floral skirt
bobby-pinned buns
church :)
singing my favorite choir song
coffee in the fellowship hour
learning about the blues style of music
hanging out with my girls
sharing scones
Bandana's with my family
discussing apostrophes for 20 minutes
3 hour naps
Pastor Smith preaching on Ephesians
sitting by my Daddy
dinner with the Shaffers after evening service
watching the video on facebook of Nathan and me lip-syncing
laughing at it with my mom
talking to Bailee and making awesome plans for tomorrow!
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 6:21-24
So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
Quotes of the Day-
Why did you get so pretty today- such a waste!
I'm trying to figure out why you're so happy and cheerful!
Well it's not like you were goth two weeks ago!
waking up to Madsey's alarm
realizing that we spent 24 hours together
being super-awake right away, because I'm energized by people
my floral skirt
bobby-pinned buns
church :)
singing my favorite choir song
coffee in the fellowship hour
learning about the blues style of music
hanging out with my girls
sharing scones
Bandana's with my family
discussing apostrophes for 20 minutes
3 hour naps
Pastor Smith preaching on Ephesians
sitting by my Daddy
dinner with the Shaffers after evening service
watching the video on facebook of Nathan and me lip-syncing
laughing at it with my mom
talking to Bailee and making awesome plans for tomorrow!
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 6:21-24
So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
Quotes of the Day-
Why did you get so pretty today- such a waste!
I'm trying to figure out why you're so happy and cheerful!
Well it's not like you were goth two weeks ago!
Saturday
Things I Love About Today-
making empanadas for 2 hours
being spontaneous with Madeline
finding an art show!
getting coffee and breakfast from Kaldi's
enjoying the live music out on the the patio
green bread
paintings and gardens
bookstores
going to bookstores with Madeline
poetry
Old Navy
resisting temptations to buy everything I like
buying and arranging flowers
Grandma's beautiful house
getting food ready with Hannah
her awesome beaded shirt
wedding showers!
hearing Amy's drama-stories
spinach dip
Stephanie's devotion on beautiful messes
last minute sleepover!
my beautiful, awesome, wise, fun Madeline :)
using redbox for the first time
talking for literally 6 hours, almost non-stop, on one subject
Caleb being helpful and trying for 15 minutes to get the tv to work
then not even watching the movie
laughing with Madeline at anything and everything
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice with evil, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
making empanadas for 2 hours
being spontaneous with Madeline
finding an art show!
getting coffee and breakfast from Kaldi's
enjoying the live music out on the the patio
green bread
paintings and gardens
bookstores
going to bookstores with Madeline
poetry
Old Navy
resisting temptations to buy everything I like
buying and arranging flowers
Grandma's beautiful house
getting food ready with Hannah
her awesome beaded shirt
wedding showers!
hearing Amy's drama-stories
spinach dip
Stephanie's devotion on beautiful messes
last minute sleepover!
my beautiful, awesome, wise, fun Madeline :)
using redbox for the first time
talking for literally 6 hours, almost non-stop, on one subject
Caleb being helpful and trying for 15 minutes to get the tv to work
then not even watching the movie
laughing with Madeline at anything and everything
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice with evil, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday
Things I Love About Today-
Mary Kate's birthday!
"sleeping in" until 9
hearing that 5 of my friends read my blog :)
taking the kiddos to soccer
reading Galations and Feminine Appeal in a lawn chair
planning spontaneity...?
Whole Foods!
free quacamole samples
giant waterbottles and mangoes
fruit galore
baking and baking and cooking and baking
grilled food
eating outside
laughing at my siblings playing the wii
playing guess who
talking to my best friend Bailee :)
Verse of the Day-
Galations 2:15-21
We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I know live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Mary Kate's birthday!
"sleeping in" until 9
hearing that 5 of my friends read my blog :)
taking the kiddos to soccer
reading Galations and Feminine Appeal in a lawn chair
planning spontaneity...?
Whole Foods!
free quacamole samples
giant waterbottles and mangoes
fruit galore
baking and baking and cooking and baking
grilled food
eating outside
laughing at my siblings playing the wii
playing guess who
talking to my best friend Bailee :)
Verse of the Day-
Galations 2:15-21
We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I know live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday
Things I Love About Today-
starting out my morning with God's Word, being on top of laundry, and a run
morning air after a stormy night
the wonderful grace of my God
His steadfast love and mercy being renewed every morning!
laughing at my crazy parents who stay out until ridiculous hours
finishing my to-do list by mid-morning
warm blow dryers
the curly hair that God has blessed me with! sounds silly, but I love it!
driving with windows down in beautiful weather
my sweet trouser-jeans
Yahweh granting me patience during Mary's piano lesson
facebooking Hannah about wedding showers all day
oranges
naps
reading last month's Real Simple magazine
experimenting with recipes
baking cranberry orange scones for Arielle's wedding shower
reading Feminine Appeal
Verse of the Day-
Titus 1:15-16
To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their WORKS. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any GOOD WORK.
Titus 2:7-8
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of GOOD WORKS, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for GOOD WORKS.
Titus 3:1-8
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every GOOD WORK, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because WORKS done by us in rightesouness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to GOOD WORKS. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
Titus 3:14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to GOOD WORKS, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
starting out my morning with God's Word, being on top of laundry, and a run
morning air after a stormy night
the wonderful grace of my God
His steadfast love and mercy being renewed every morning!
laughing at my crazy parents who stay out until ridiculous hours
finishing my to-do list by mid-morning
warm blow dryers
the curly hair that God has blessed me with! sounds silly, but I love it!
driving with windows down in beautiful weather
my sweet trouser-jeans
Yahweh granting me patience during Mary's piano lesson
facebooking Hannah about wedding showers all day
oranges
naps
reading last month's Real Simple magazine
experimenting with recipes
baking cranberry orange scones for Arielle's wedding shower
reading Feminine Appeal
Verse of the Day-
Titus 1:15-16
To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their WORKS. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any GOOD WORK.
Titus 2:7-8
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of GOOD WORKS, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for GOOD WORKS.
Titus 3:1-8
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every GOOD WORK, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because WORKS done by us in rightesouness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to GOOD WORKS. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
Titus 3:14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to GOOD WORKS, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
helping the kids get ready for Piano Guild
long phone conversation with Kim!
2 1/2 hour lunch with my wonderful Grandmother!
sharing a Dewey's salad and pizza with her
wisdom and advice from her
home again
taking the kiddos to Guild
walking around Mobap with Benjamin
the feel of the air right after it rains
catching up with Mrs. Haas, my old piano teacher
making speedy quesadillas for the kids before I left for choir
leftover Dewey's for my dinner!
singing Alto with Annie!
watching Lisa act out stories
long phone conversations
rambling
Verse of the Day-
Genesis 1:18-25
"Then Yahweh God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.' So out of the ground Yahweh God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So Yahweh God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that Yahweh God had taken from the man He made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,
'This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.'
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed."
helping the kids get ready for Piano Guild
long phone conversation with Kim!
2 1/2 hour lunch with my wonderful Grandmother!
sharing a Dewey's salad and pizza with her
wisdom and advice from her
home again
taking the kiddos to Guild
walking around Mobap with Benjamin
the feel of the air right after it rains
catching up with Mrs. Haas, my old piano teacher
making speedy quesadillas for the kids before I left for choir
leftover Dewey's for my dinner!
singing Alto with Annie!
watching Lisa act out stories
long phone conversations
rambling
Verse of the Day-
Genesis 1:18-25
"Then Yahweh God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.' So out of the ground Yahweh God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So Yahweh God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that Yahweh God had taken from the man He made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,
'This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.'
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
Noah's birthday!
going on a run in this beautiful weather
feeding the chitlins lunch
delicious toasted sandwiches
reading and reading and reading
facebook message threads with my awesome friends
getting to talk to Elizabeth!
hearing Mary Walton in the background :)
dinner with my family and Grandma and Grandpa
small group with Ami, Amy, Anna, and Hannah!
talking, laughing, talking, venting, talking, and praying with them
mostly praying with and for them
Verse of the Day-
Philippians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Noah's birthday!
going on a run in this beautiful weather
feeding the chitlins lunch
delicious toasted sandwiches
reading and reading and reading
facebook message threads with my awesome friends
getting to talk to Elizabeth!
hearing Mary Walton in the background :)
dinner with my family and Grandma and Grandpa
small group with Ami, Amy, Anna, and Hannah!
talking, laughing, talking, venting, talking, and praying with them
mostly praying with and for them
Verse of the Day-
Philippians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
being trusted with 5 children all morning
Elizabeth the ridiculously adorable baby
Paul the rambunctious and fun toddler
smart little Luke
helpful Rebekah
responsible Alice
crowds of 2 and 3 year old little boys flocking to me
letting them take turns blowing and popping bubbles
watching their attempts to blow
sharing my big box of chalk- "just one color at a time..."
meeting Seminary moms!
reading "5 little monkeys" 4 times in a row- "can you read it to ME now?"
huge stacks of books with no bag :)
iced tea
falling asleep on the hammock
reading outside
watching Andy Griffith with Caleb
Verse of the Day-
Titus 2:3-5
"Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the Word of God may not be reviled."
being trusted with 5 children all morning
Elizabeth the ridiculously adorable baby
Paul the rambunctious and fun toddler
smart little Luke
helpful Rebekah
responsible Alice
crowds of 2 and 3 year old little boys flocking to me
letting them take turns blowing and popping bubbles
watching their attempts to blow
sharing my big box of chalk- "just one color at a time..."
meeting Seminary moms!
reading "5 little monkeys" 4 times in a row- "can you read it to ME now?"
huge stacks of books with no bag :)
iced tea
falling asleep on the hammock
reading outside
watching Andy Griffith with Caleb
Verse of the Day-
Titus 2:3-5
"Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the Word of God may not be reviled."
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
getting breakfast ready for my mother
the wonderful Proverbs 31 woman that is my mother!
laughing at my dad who was in a very funny mood in the car
church of course
borrowing babies :)
Wes Baker visiting from Peru
-he preached, then presented their ministry during Sunday School
coffee for the first time since Wednesday
my cool vintage shirt from New Orleans
Fletchers for lunch
going to see Grandma for Mothers' Day
Sunday afternoon naps
watching 7 Brides for 7 Brothers with Mary!
seeing friends in surprising places
talking wedding cake
making Country mixes for friends
chilling with Nathan
talking with my toothy-thing in that makes me have a lisp
Verse of the Day-
Romans 7:4-6
"Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who has been raised from the dead, in order hat we may bear fruit for God. For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve not under the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit."
getting breakfast ready for my mother
the wonderful Proverbs 31 woman that is my mother!
laughing at my dad who was in a very funny mood in the car
church of course
borrowing babies :)
Wes Baker visiting from Peru
-he preached, then presented their ministry during Sunday School
coffee for the first time since Wednesday
my cool vintage shirt from New Orleans
Fletchers for lunch
going to see Grandma for Mothers' Day
Sunday afternoon naps
watching 7 Brides for 7 Brothers with Mary!
seeing friends in surprising places
talking wedding cake
making Country mixes for friends
chilling with Nathan
talking with my toothy-thing in that makes me have a lisp
Verse of the Day-
Romans 7:4-6
"Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who has been raised from the dead, in order hat we may bear fruit for God. For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve not under the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit."
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Saturday
Yesterday at Dominion was fantastic. We got Sonic on the way, which made the kids ecstatic. I was pretty happy that my grilled chicken sandwich came on a wheat bun. I finished my book right as we got to Dominion. Most people fished, and I watched from the front porch swing, listening to Country music, wearing cowgirl boots, drinking iced tea, and knitting. Then the sun set, and it was perfect. When it got darker we sat around the fire, then all played Mexican Train before bed.
Things I Love About Today-
snuggling with and tickling Mary
eating cereal from a mug
blue jeans and cowgirl boots
knitting up a storm out by the firepit
running/walking/hiking with Mary
picking flowers for Mama
laying in the clover
finally reading Madeline's Senior Research Paper
painting with Mary
being inspired by Madsey's paper to be a little more abstract
(which for me, isn't very abstract- I'm usually a perfectionist!)
chilling on the hammock
listening to RUF music on the way home
taking pizza orders
NOT going to three store and only buying something from one of them
but I did like going to them with Elijah :)
making strawberry muffins
wrapping presents with Nathan (he just watched)
Verse of the Day-
Romans 6:20-23
"When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Quote of the Day-
Rachel: I would say to them, "you'd better not flirt with me or my 6 brothers will beat you up!"
Elijah: Yeah, and one of them is with you!
Rachel: Would you beat them up for me?
Elijah: well, I could tickle them...
:)
Things I Love About Today-
snuggling with and tickling Mary
eating cereal from a mug
blue jeans and cowgirl boots
knitting up a storm out by the firepit
running/walking/hiking with Mary
picking flowers for Mama
laying in the clover
finally reading Madeline's Senior Research Paper
painting with Mary
being inspired by Madsey's paper to be a little more abstract
(which for me, isn't very abstract- I'm usually a perfectionist!)
chilling on the hammock
listening to RUF music on the way home
taking pizza orders
NOT going to three store and only buying something from one of them
but I did like going to them with Elijah :)
making strawberry muffins
wrapping presents with Nathan (he just watched)
Verse of the Day-
Romans 6:20-23
"When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Quote of the Day-
Rachel: I would say to them, "you'd better not flirt with me or my 6 brothers will beat you up!"
Elijah: Yeah, and one of them is with you!
Rachel: Would you beat them up for me?
Elijah: well, I could tickle them...
:)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday
Things I Love About Today-
a blah morning turning into a beautiful afternoon
reading first thing when I got up
facebook threads with 4 awesome friends
rain
going to Chucks Boots to get...
COWGIRL BOOTS!
more Mother's Day errands
friendly and helpful sales ladies
wearing my awesome new boots to Bread, Co. and Lisa's
visiting invalid Lisa :)
toasted apple butter, turkey, monterey sandwich-yummm
packing to go to...
DOMINION!
being gone for 24 hours, but bringing 7 books... haha
iced tea
Verse of the Day-
Romans 6:11-14
"In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace."
a blah morning turning into a beautiful afternoon
reading first thing when I got up
facebook threads with 4 awesome friends
rain
going to Chucks Boots to get...
COWGIRL BOOTS!
more Mother's Day errands
friendly and helpful sales ladies
wearing my awesome new boots to Bread, Co. and Lisa's
visiting invalid Lisa :)
toasted apple butter, turkey, monterey sandwich-yummm
packing to go to...
DOMINION!
being gone for 24 hours, but bringing 7 books... haha
iced tea
Verse of the Day-
Romans 6:11-14
"In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday
Things I Love About Today-
strength from Christ to do the things I need to do, even when my body is weak
I'm sure I sound like a broken record sometimes, but it's a great feeling to have all of my laundry folded and put away the day that I wash it all. I used to just let it sit in my room for a week, and then start the whole process over again!
finding a rubberband-bracelet that said "Dimes for Carey" ;)
making homemade bread
cooking dinner (specifically, lasagna)
watching last nights results on AI- I'm so happy that Kris is still safe!
going on an outside run (minus the part where a bee followed me)
Carey, the awesomest big brother ever
my family being picky about my sweaters :)
ending up putting my sweater on inside out! hahaha
graham cracker cookies
hanging out in the great outdoors
learning the game Mexican Train (dominoes)
dominating while I was on a team with Mary, but losing after she went to bed
my fantastic Daddy and Mama
my sweet Aunt Lori
Romans
Verse of the Day-
Romans 8:31-39
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died-- more than that, who was raised-- who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
'For Your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered,'
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
strength from Christ to do the things I need to do, even when my body is weak
I'm sure I sound like a broken record sometimes, but it's a great feeling to have all of my laundry folded and put away the day that I wash it all. I used to just let it sit in my room for a week, and then start the whole process over again!
finding a rubberband-bracelet that said "Dimes for Carey" ;)
making homemade bread
cooking dinner (specifically, lasagna)
watching last nights results on AI- I'm so happy that Kris is still safe!
going on an outside run (minus the part where a bee followed me)
Carey, the awesomest big brother ever
my family being picky about my sweaters :)
ending up putting my sweater on inside out! hahaha
graham cracker cookies
hanging out in the great outdoors
learning the game Mexican Train (dominoes)
dominating while I was on a team with Mary, but losing after she went to bed
my fantastic Daddy and Mama
my sweet Aunt Lori
Romans
Verse of the Day-
Romans 8:31-39
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died-- more than that, who was raised-- who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
'For Your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered,'
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday
Today was one of those emotional-roller-coaster days. Parts were wonderful, parts heart-breaking.
Things I Love About Today
playing the piano just because I wanted to
reading a Doug Wilson book outside
front porch swings
cooking for other people
going on Mother's-Day errands
bringing Aunt Lori a meal
hugging her and crying with her
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" Gal 6:2
meeting Hannah for lunch
catching up with her
her cute outfit
coffee for the first time in 3 days (broken French press!)
phone calls
watching Caleb's Senior Research Presentation
making chocolate chip pancakes for the kids for dinner
"car talk" with Annie and Hanney
choir practice!
praying for Aunt Lori with the rest of choir
talking about life and death with Mrs. Hoover
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:9-22
"What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before Him. That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.
Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work. I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts. For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath. and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity. All go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all return. Who knows whether the spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down into the earth? So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his lot. Who can bring him to see what will be after him?"
Things I Love About Today
playing the piano just because I wanted to
reading a Doug Wilson book outside
front porch swings
cooking for other people
going on Mother's-Day errands
bringing Aunt Lori a meal
hugging her and crying with her
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" Gal 6:2
meeting Hannah for lunch
catching up with her
her cute outfit
coffee for the first time in 3 days (broken French press!)
phone calls
watching Caleb's Senior Research Presentation
making chocolate chip pancakes for the kids for dinner
"car talk" with Annie and Hanney
choir practice!
praying for Aunt Lori with the rest of choir
talking about life and death with Mrs. Hoover
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:9-22
"What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before Him. That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.
Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work. I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts. For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath. and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity. All go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all return. Who knows whether the spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down into the earth? So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his lot. Who can bring him to see what will be after him?"
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
singing to, tickling, & pushing Mary off the bed to make her get up :)
sisters
this beautiful morning!
going on a run in the lovely sunshiney woods
(not the freshly-dead squirrel. yuck)
my workout being easier as I get more used to it...
...that means I have to make it harder now though
my generous brother Nathan
finally finding my poor misplaced phone
bread, co to go
getting to talk to Anna, Hannah, Amy, and Bailee all in a row!
going to "small" group!-there were 10 of us...kinda large :)
sitting outside, hearing how every one is doing, and praying
swinging with my amazing Danielle!
talking about Psalm 13 and 73 and our lives
encouraging each other to be patient and wait on the Lord
grocery shopping
the friendly cashier lady telling me that my outfit was really cute :)
tea of the month!
baking graham cracker cookies
family devotions and praying for one another
watching American Idol with my family- go Kris!
watching Nathan's rhetoric project movie- it is really really good!
pictures and memories
discussing Caleb's creative Bible project with him
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace."
singing to, tickling, & pushing Mary off the bed to make her get up :)
sisters
this beautiful morning!
going on a run in the lovely sunshiney woods
(not the freshly-dead squirrel. yuck)
my workout being easier as I get more used to it...
...that means I have to make it harder now though
my generous brother Nathan
finally finding my poor misplaced phone
bread, co to go
getting to talk to Anna, Hannah, Amy, and Bailee all in a row!
going to "small" group!-there were 10 of us...kinda large :)
sitting outside, hearing how every one is doing, and praying
swinging with my amazing Danielle!
talking about Psalm 13 and 73 and our lives
encouraging each other to be patient and wait on the Lord
grocery shopping
the friendly cashier lady telling me that my outfit was really cute :)
tea of the month!
baking graham cracker cookies
family devotions and praying for one another
watching American Idol with my family- go Kris!
watching Nathan's rhetoric project movie- it is really really good!
pictures and memories
discussing Caleb's creative Bible project with him
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace."
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
being woken up by my Daddy
dusting and vacuuming the basement
feeling productive
being pleasantly surprised
colors
a long enjoyable lunch with my Aunt Lori
planning VBS stuff
walking across sunny dandelion-filled fields
going to see Oma for her birthday!
visiting with her and Uncle Stan outside in the sunshine :)
listening to Kristen and Madeline's Senior Research Presentations
talking to my Grandma and Grandpa and answering funny questions
my beautiful Hanney!
watching people splatter-paint
chilling with the kids after dinner
listening to classical music- particularly:
Rachmaninov's Piano Concert No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
and Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor
...the minor ones were pretty mellow and relaxing
good talks with Nathan :)
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 73:21-28,
When my soul was embittered,
when I was pricked in heart,
I was brutish and ignorant;
I was like a beast toward You.
Nevertheless, I am continually with You;
You hold my right hand.
You guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward you will receive me to glory.
What have I in heaven but You?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
For behold, those who are far from You shall perish;
You put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to You.
But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made Yahweh God my refuge,
that I may tell of all Your works.
being woken up by my Daddy
dusting and vacuuming the basement
feeling productive
being pleasantly surprised
colors
a long enjoyable lunch with my Aunt Lori
planning VBS stuff
walking across sunny dandelion-filled fields
going to see Oma for her birthday!
visiting with her and Uncle Stan outside in the sunshine :)
listening to Kristen and Madeline's Senior Research Presentations
talking to my Grandma and Grandpa and answering funny questions
my beautiful Hanney!
watching people splatter-paint
chilling with the kids after dinner
listening to classical music- particularly:
Rachmaninov's Piano Concert No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
and Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor
...the minor ones were pretty mellow and relaxing
good talks with Nathan :)
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 73:21-28,
When my soul was embittered,
when I was pricked in heart,
I was brutish and ignorant;
I was like a beast toward You.
Nevertheless, I am continually with You;
You hold my right hand.
You guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward you will receive me to glory.
What have I in heaven but You?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
For behold, those who are far from You shall perish;
You put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to You.
But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made Yahweh God my refuge,
that I may tell of all Your works.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
singing some of my favorite hymns in church-
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and "Father, I Know That All My Life..."
Pastor Meyers preaching on the passage in Luke that is parallel to the one that I've been reading in Matthew 6
making cake
having people over for Sunday dinner
venturing out to the barn
apples to apples
calls from Bailee!
power-naps (as mom calls them)
singing Psalm 118 (my Psalm of yesterday) in the evening service!
going to Growlers with my family and the Shaffers
planning lunch with friends for 3 days in a row
good talks with my Daddy and Mama
laughing at my Dad :)
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 3:19-22, " 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with Me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with My Father on His throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.' "
singing some of my favorite hymns in church-
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and "Father, I Know That All My Life..."
Pastor Meyers preaching on the passage in Luke that is parallel to the one that I've been reading in Matthew 6
making cake
having people over for Sunday dinner
venturing out to the barn
apples to apples
calls from Bailee!
power-naps (as mom calls them)
singing Psalm 118 (my Psalm of yesterday) in the evening service!
going to Growlers with my family and the Shaffers
planning lunch with friends for 3 days in a row
good talks with my Daddy and Mama
laughing at my Dad :)
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 3:19-22, " 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with Me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with My Father on His throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.' "
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Saturday
Things I Love About Today-
getting up at 9 instead of after noon like I usually do on Saturdays
getting almost everything on my to-do list finished
baking cake
going on a run outside
seeing a fuzzy caterpillar and a rabbit
hearing birds and a squirrel
smelling (and seeing!) the honeysuckle and wild phlox
being able to just think
working out and my elbow not hurting as badly
spur of the moment visit with Bailee!
baking friendship bread
always having good talks with Bailee :)
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 18:1,5-6,8,13-21,24-26,28-29
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever!
...
Out of my distress I called on Yahweh;
Yahweh answered me and set me free.
Yahweh is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
...
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh
than to trust in man.
...
I was pushed hard, so that I was falling,
but Yahweh helped me.
Yahweh is my strength and my song;
He has become my salvation.
Glad songs of salvation
are in the tents of the rightous:
"The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly,
the right hand of Yahweh exalts,
the right hand of yahweh does valiantly!"
I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of Yahweh.
Yahweh has disciplined me severely,
but He has not given me over to death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter though them
and give thanks to Yahweh.
This is the gate of Yahweh;
the righteous shall enter through it.
I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.
...
This is the day that Yahweh has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Save us, we pray, O Yahweh!
O Yahweh, we pray, give us success!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh!
We bless you from the house of Yahweh
...
You are my God, and I will give thanks to You;
You are my God; I will extol you,
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever!
getting up at 9 instead of after noon like I usually do on Saturdays
getting almost everything on my to-do list finished
baking cake
going on a run outside
seeing a fuzzy caterpillar and a rabbit
hearing birds and a squirrel
smelling (and seeing!) the honeysuckle and wild phlox
being able to just think
working out and my elbow not hurting as badly
spur of the moment visit with Bailee!
baking friendship bread
always having good talks with Bailee :)
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 18:1,5-6,8,13-21,24-26,28-29
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever!
...
Out of my distress I called on Yahweh;
Yahweh answered me and set me free.
Yahweh is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
...
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh
than to trust in man.
...
I was pushed hard, so that I was falling,
but Yahweh helped me.
Yahweh is my strength and my song;
He has become my salvation.
Glad songs of salvation
are in the tents of the rightous:
"The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly,
the right hand of Yahweh exalts,
the right hand of yahweh does valiantly!"
I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of Yahweh.
Yahweh has disciplined me severely,
but He has not given me over to death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter though them
and give thanks to Yahweh.
This is the gate of Yahweh;
the righteous shall enter through it.
I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.
...
This is the day that Yahweh has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Save us, we pray, O Yahweh!
O Yahweh, we pray, give us success!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh!
We bless you from the house of Yahweh
...
You are my God, and I will give thanks to You;
You are my God; I will extol you,
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Friday
Things I Love About Today-
playing dress-up
watching project presentations at Wildwood for 4 hours
learning interesting facts and worldviews on hot air balloons, commercial fishing, golf, arabian horses, quilting, WWII, airplanes, zeppelins, the Eiffel tower, flapper girls, and baseball
blue jeans and ponytails (makes me feel like Madeline)
laundry and kitchen work
peanut butter sandwiches!
naps
getting emails from Covenant Seminary
our pregnant kitty
the chilly weather
grilled chicken and burgers with the fam
watching Cinderella with Mary and my parents
3 out of 4 of us falling asleep on the couch :)
Verse of the WEEK-
Psalm 13
How long, O Yahweh? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long must I take counsel in my soul
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Consider and answer me, O Yahweh, my God;
light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him,"
lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.
But I have trusted in Your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to Yahweh,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
playing dress-up
watching project presentations at Wildwood for 4 hours
learning interesting facts and worldviews on hot air balloons, commercial fishing, golf, arabian horses, quilting, WWII, airplanes, zeppelins, the Eiffel tower, flapper girls, and baseball
blue jeans and ponytails (makes me feel like Madeline)
laundry and kitchen work
peanut butter sandwiches!
naps
getting emails from Covenant Seminary
our pregnant kitty
the chilly weather
grilled chicken and burgers with the fam
watching Cinderella with Mary and my parents
3 out of 4 of us falling asleep on the couch :)
Verse of the WEEK-
Psalm 13
How long, O Yahweh? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long must I take counsel in my soul
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Consider and answer me, O Yahweh, my God;
light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him,"
lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.
But I have trusted in Your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to Yahweh,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
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