What Brought Me Joy Today-
Getting 16 out of 33 things on my to-do list accomplished
VBS emails & laundry
planning
dinner with my family
my cute scrabble-necklace from Beckah
catching up with Amy & Kinsey
going to the fabric store and Starbucks with Annie!
walking in the beautiful night air
real coffee mugs and free refills
talking to Phillip
sewing projects and scratching Na-na's head
lists and relists:
to-do (33), to-craft (17), to-buy (4), and to-do-tomorrow (18)
cute blogs
new babies
Verse of the Day-
Proverbs 15:1-17
A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongues of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The eyes of Yahweh are in every place,
keeping watching on the evil and the good.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
A fool despises his father's instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
not so the hearts of fools.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but He loves him who pursues righteousness.
There is severe discipline to him who forsakes the way;
whoever hates reproof will die.
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before Yahweh;
how much more the hearts of the children of man!
A scoffer does not like to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Trip to VA-Wednesday through Wednesday
What Brought Me Joy This Week-
Wednesday-
being an early morning person, but not mid morning
playing with Cael and Gillian for the better part of 15 hours :)
listening to Britton Sermons
Subway with Ami, Josh, and kiddos
letting Cael and GillyMae share my ipod- it was adorable!
quickest Applebees dinner ever
sleeping through the last hour
getting the the Anderson(Sr.)'s house
Ruth!
staying up until 2:00am with her :)
Thursday-
planning on going grocery shopping for cake ingredients so that I could get the cake started right away
not actually starting the cake until 3:15
getting what I needed to get done done fairly quickly
not stressing out about it
Ruth braiding Ruby's hair for 4 hours
a "family dinner" with just 35 people. literally.
feeling so comfortable and at home with the Anderson family
Friday-
baking and icing lots and lots of cake!
laughing at the little kids during the wedding rehearsal
visiting with Ami at the park
being an adoptive member of the Anderson family
meeting more family at the rehearsal dinner
enjoying Rebekah's shower, even though I was super tired
talking to Phillip on the phone while being on the front porch during the thunderstorm
Saturday-
Wedding day!
assembling the cake with Marley
her creative genius involving hydrangeas
all the women scurrying around the reception hall with flowers and tulle
the beautiful wedding :)
working the kitchen and cutting tons of cake!
meeting more new people
blowing bubbles
reading Rachel A.'s new sewing book and getting awesome ideas!
Sunday-
visiting the Anderson's church
being thankful that I don't have to pay two tolls to get to church
Sunday afternoon naps
hanging out with Ruth and her friends (slash family)-
Rachel, Jordan, Daniel, Reamy Lynn, Justin, and little Shannon
swinging with Shannon
eating flowers in the salad!
learning a new board game that I can't spell the name
getting 2nd place
my 30 bug bites going completely away within a few hours
Monday-
finally getting up at a decent hour
leaving the house at 9am to drive 3 hours with the Andersons
journalling, reading, and napping in the car
meeting more Anderson family members
home-style cooking
driving 3 hours home- talking to Ruth and Ruby the whole time
pretending to talk on the phone and text with Ruby
laughing at her pretend to call Phillip, and ask all about him
actually calling Phillip using speakerphone, & him entertaining us for the rest of the car ride home :)
staying up until 4am talking with Ruthie
Tuesday-
sleeping in... again.
going to Maymont Park and Cary Street with Ruth & Rudie, and John & Shannon
texting Phillip, "Well Ruth says..."
him texting me, "Well tell Ruth..." :)
the beautiful flowers and landscaping at Maymont!
herb gardens!
ice cream and used book stores!
buying 3 books for less than $2
big huge family dinner
packing
Wednesday-
...only getting 3 hours of sleep?
on the road again
coffee and a bagel from wonderful Bread, Co.
hanging out with Cael and Gilly Mae
napping
listening to music with Cael
letting Cael and Gillian share my headphones again- they are adorable!
lunch at Subway
Wonderpets: "What's gonna work? Teamwork! What's gonna work? Teamwork!"
being only 30 miles away from Owensboro, Kentucky!
getting really really really excited to be back in St. Louis...
sharing my snack with Cael
finally getting to the Andersons, and unpacking the car
Phillip coming to pick me up :)
my beautiful pink sweetheart rose!
getting delicious Ted Drewes and going on a walk
my siblings running out to meet me when we got home
them being so so talkative that we had to come up with a system for them taking turns talking
Verses of the Week-
1 Peter 3
Likewise, wives, be submissive to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives-- when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external-- the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing-- 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.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Psalm 127
Unless Yahweh builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless Yahweh watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
It is vain that you rise up early and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for He gives to His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from Yahweh,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Wednesday-
being an early morning person, but not mid morning
playing with Cael and Gillian for the better part of 15 hours :)
listening to Britton Sermons
Subway with Ami, Josh, and kiddos
letting Cael and GillyMae share my ipod- it was adorable!
quickest Applebees dinner ever
sleeping through the last hour
getting the the Anderson(Sr.)'s house
Ruth!
staying up until 2:00am with her :)
Thursday-
planning on going grocery shopping for cake ingredients so that I could get the cake started right away
not actually starting the cake until 3:15
getting what I needed to get done done fairly quickly
not stressing out about it
Ruth braiding Ruby's hair for 4 hours
a "family dinner" with just 35 people. literally.
feeling so comfortable and at home with the Anderson family
Friday-
baking and icing lots and lots of cake!
laughing at the little kids during the wedding rehearsal
visiting with Ami at the park
being an adoptive member of the Anderson family
meeting more family at the rehearsal dinner
enjoying Rebekah's shower, even though I was super tired
talking to Phillip on the phone while being on the front porch during the thunderstorm
Saturday-
Wedding day!
assembling the cake with Marley
her creative genius involving hydrangeas
all the women scurrying around the reception hall with flowers and tulle
the beautiful wedding :)
working the kitchen and cutting tons of cake!
meeting more new people
blowing bubbles
reading Rachel A.'s new sewing book and getting awesome ideas!
Sunday-
visiting the Anderson's church
being thankful that I don't have to pay two tolls to get to church
Sunday afternoon naps
hanging out with Ruth and her friends (slash family)-
Rachel, Jordan, Daniel, Reamy Lynn, Justin, and little Shannon
swinging with Shannon
eating flowers in the salad!
learning a new board game that I can't spell the name
getting 2nd place
my 30 bug bites going completely away within a few hours
Monday-
finally getting up at a decent hour
leaving the house at 9am to drive 3 hours with the Andersons
journalling, reading, and napping in the car
meeting more Anderson family members
home-style cooking
driving 3 hours home- talking to Ruth and Ruby the whole time
pretending to talk on the phone and text with Ruby
laughing at her pretend to call Phillip, and ask all about him
actually calling Phillip using speakerphone, & him entertaining us for the rest of the car ride home :)
staying up until 4am talking with Ruthie
Tuesday-
sleeping in... again.
going to Maymont Park and Cary Street with Ruth & Rudie, and John & Shannon
texting Phillip, "Well Ruth says..."
him texting me, "Well tell Ruth..." :)
the beautiful flowers and landscaping at Maymont!
herb gardens!
ice cream and used book stores!
buying 3 books for less than $2
big huge family dinner
packing
Wednesday-
...only getting 3 hours of sleep?
on the road again
coffee and a bagel from wonderful Bread, Co.
hanging out with Cael and Gilly Mae
napping
listening to music with Cael
letting Cael and Gillian share my headphones again- they are adorable!
lunch at Subway
Wonderpets: "What's gonna work? Teamwork! What's gonna work? Teamwork!"
being only 30 miles away from Owensboro, Kentucky!
getting really really really excited to be back in St. Louis...
sharing my snack with Cael
finally getting to the Andersons, and unpacking the car
Phillip coming to pick me up :)
my beautiful pink sweetheart rose!
getting delicious Ted Drewes and going on a walk
my siblings running out to meet me when we got home
them being so so talkative that we had to come up with a system for them taking turns talking
Verses of the Week-
1 Peter 3
Likewise, wives, be submissive to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives-- when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external-- the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing-- 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.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Psalm 127
Unless Yahweh builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless Yahweh watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
It is vain that you rise up early and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for He gives to His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from Yahweh,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Tuesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
making 16 batches of icing (that's 48 cups!)
lunch at Qdoba with Phillip
giving him a new country CD and cracker cookies
small group with my Mobap girls
hanging out with Micah
writing a packing list, a cake list, and a to-do list
getting home earlier than expected
packing
being packed
Verse of the Day-
Genesis 29:15-20
Then Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?" Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel." Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me." So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.
making 16 batches of icing (that's 48 cups!)
lunch at Qdoba with Phillip
giving him a new country CD and cracker cookies
small group with my Mobap girls
hanging out with Micah
writing a packing list, a cake list, and a to-do list
getting home earlier than expected
packing
being packed
Verse of the Day-
Genesis 29:15-20
Then Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?" Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel." Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me." So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
running outside before it got uber hot
going on errands and eating lunch with Hanney
visiting with Miss Beth
talking with Grandpa
hanging out at the office for 2 hours
running errands
Vivannos from Starbucks
dinner with my family
Phillip picking me up and taking me to Bread, Co for coffee :)
talking over coffee
taking a walk through "down town" Eureka
snowcones and stars
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 127
Unless Yahweh builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless Yahweh watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
It is in vain that you rise up early
and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for He gives to His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from Yahweh,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
running outside before it got uber hot
going on errands and eating lunch with Hanney
visiting with Miss Beth
talking with Grandpa
hanging out at the office for 2 hours
running errands
Vivannos from Starbucks
dinner with my family
Phillip picking me up and taking me to Bread, Co for coffee :)
talking over coffee
taking a walk through "down town" Eureka
snowcones and stars
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 127
Unless Yahweh builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless Yahweh watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
It is in vain that you rise up early
and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for He gives to His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from Yahweh,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday
What I Brought Me Joy Today-
reading Caleb's study Bible on the front porch with coffee before church
wearing the dress that I made to church
going to The King & I for Father's Day lunch
hanging out with Hanney and MK
curry
long phone conversations
my mom telling Phillip to come over for dinner :)
classic Father's Day meal for dinner
watching Phillip's sermon
Verse of the Day-
Galations 3:1-7
O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— just as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"?
Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham.
reading Caleb's study Bible on the front porch with coffee before church
wearing the dress that I made to church
going to The King & I for Father's Day lunch
hanging out with Hanney and MK
curry
long phone conversations
my mom telling Phillip to come over for dinner :)
classic Father's Day meal for dinner
watching Phillip's sermon
Verse of the Day-
Galations 3:1-7
O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— just as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"?
Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
getting up by 8am on Saturday JUST so I could make breakfast for the kiddos
bananana pancakes
Nathan watching the kids so I could go out
writing Hebrew study-posters with Phillip
My Daddy, Mama, and Caleb arriving home from Australia
reading Caleb's Study Bible- specifically Psalms and Ephesians
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.
In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of His glory.
getting up by 8am on Saturday JUST so I could make breakfast for the kiddos
bananana pancakes
Nathan watching the kids so I could go out
writing Hebrew study-posters with Phillip
My Daddy, Mama, and Caleb arriving home from Australia
reading Caleb's Study Bible- specifically Psalms and Ephesians
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.
In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of His glory.
Friday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
waking up at the time that I needed to leave to take the kids to gymnastics
getting them there only 2 minutes late
Starbucks+Target :)
homemade pizza
watching another snippet of White Christmas
hanging out with Phillip, Bailee, and Jeremy
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 at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
waking up at the time that I needed to leave to take the kids to gymnastics
getting them there only 2 minutes late
Starbucks+Target :)
homemade pizza
watching another snippet of White Christmas
hanging out with Phillip, Bailee, and Jeremy
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 at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thursday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
mothering and loving on my poor sick Marygirl
giving her breakfast in bed while I had coffee in bed :)
taking her to the doctor's office
medicine shoppe for her prescription and more tylenol
laundry, cooking, and cleaning :)
pretending to be my mom
tomato-red toenails
layer-y outfits
Carey being the awesomest big brother ever, and also helping me out since Mary is sick
hanging out with Phillip
chocolate cake pops
grilling, cooking, and baking parts of 3 different meals all at once!
power naps
Benjamin's back-scratches and shoulder-massages
phoning with both Maggie and Phillip while sewing
practically finishing my sewing project
getting advice from and hanging out with Nathan
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 5:11-14
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Revelations 15:3-4
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,
"Great and amazing are Your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are Your ways,
O King of the nations!
Who will not fear, O Lord,
and glorify Your name?
For You alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship you,
for Your righteous acts have been revealed."
mothering and loving on my poor sick Marygirl
giving her breakfast in bed while I had coffee in bed :)
taking her to the doctor's office
medicine shoppe for her prescription and more tylenol
laundry, cooking, and cleaning :)
pretending to be my mom
tomato-red toenails
layer-y outfits
Carey being the awesomest big brother ever, and also helping me out since Mary is sick
hanging out with Phillip
chocolate cake pops
grilling, cooking, and baking parts of 3 different meals all at once!
power naps
Benjamin's back-scratches and shoulder-massages
phoning with both Maggie and Phillip while sewing
practically finishing my sewing project
getting advice from and hanging out with Nathan
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 5:11-14
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Revelations 15:3-4
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,
"Great and amazing are Your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are Your ways,
O King of the nations!
Who will not fear, O Lord,
and glorify Your name?
For You alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship you,
for Your righteous acts have been revealed."
Wednesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
getting up at a normal time
having a clean & tidy house in record time
making a coffee and half&half run to Schnucks
sitting outside during the kids' swim practice
writing letters (specifically today- to Lindsay!)
impromptu baking
cooking 20 quesadillas with Mary in the hot kitchen for 8 boys
seriously, it was fun :)
"yes, ma'am" "thank you for lunch" and "can I help you clean this up?"
sitting with my feet in the pool while all the kids swam
grocery shopping by myself
having a pantry stocked with chocolate chips
playing mom for the week
good adult talks with Noey
Mom, Dad, and Caleb on one end of the webcam, and Carey, Me, Nathan, Noah, Elijah, Benjamin, and Mary on the other!
it being 7am tomorrow in Australia
my amazing and loving family
...not being ridiculously sticky and sweaty in the nastily humid heat
visiting with Grandma during the swim meet
watching Mary, Benjamin, Elijah, Noah, Sidney, Joey, Jake, Olivia, Cooper, Margaret, and Caroline swim
my siblings getting blue ribbons
eating dinner at the Legends buffet with my little siblings and their friendies
packing a picnic lunch for tomorrow
making cake pops
colored sprinkles
sitting outside while talking to Phillip on the phone
smiling at his stories
being encouraged by Titus 2 and Godly women
brushed teeth and washed face
catching up on blog posts
ambitious plans and lists
having a really long list of things that brought me joy today :)
Verses of the Day-
Psalm 5:3
O Yahweh, in the morning You hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for You and watch.
Proverbs 31:15
She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
Mark 1:35
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed.
Ephesians 5:16
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
getting up at a normal time
having a clean & tidy house in record time
making a coffee and half&half run to Schnucks
sitting outside during the kids' swim practice
writing letters (specifically today- to Lindsay!)
impromptu baking
cooking 20 quesadillas with Mary in the hot kitchen for 8 boys
seriously, it was fun :)
"yes, ma'am" "thank you for lunch" and "can I help you clean this up?"
sitting with my feet in the pool while all the kids swam
grocery shopping by myself
having a pantry stocked with chocolate chips
playing mom for the week
good adult talks with Noey
Mom, Dad, and Caleb on one end of the webcam, and Carey, Me, Nathan, Noah, Elijah, Benjamin, and Mary on the other!
it being 7am tomorrow in Australia
my amazing and loving family
...not being ridiculously sticky and sweaty in the nastily humid heat
visiting with Grandma during the swim meet
watching Mary, Benjamin, Elijah, Noah, Sidney, Joey, Jake, Olivia, Cooper, Margaret, and Caroline swim
my siblings getting blue ribbons
eating dinner at the Legends buffet with my little siblings and their friendies
packing a picnic lunch for tomorrow
making cake pops
colored sprinkles
sitting outside while talking to Phillip on the phone
smiling at his stories
being encouraged by Titus 2 and Godly women
brushed teeth and washed face
catching up on blog posts
ambitious plans and lists
having a really long list of things that brought me joy today :)
Verses of the Day-
Psalm 5:3
O Yahweh, in the morning You hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for You and watch.
Proverbs 31:15
She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
Mark 1:35
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed.
Ephesians 5:16
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
pjs and coffee
sewing in literally all of my free time today
staring at red all day
listening to Contemporary Christian music, including the Kaleb Krueger Band
doing extra laundry- I like to pretend I'm mom :)
being very careful about my sewing and not having to rip out and redo anything all day until... the very end when I got frustrated...
but it was okay, because I can just finish it tomorrow. or the next day.
pulling out old cute skirts
cooking dinner with Phillip!
yummy salmon patties and seasoned baked potatoes
meeting and getting to know more of Phillip's friends
scruff
small group with Ami and Amy!
praying for each other, and also Amanda, Hannah, and Anna
talking about love languages with Ami and hyper-Abby
Nathan watching out for me
talking to my best friend Bailee for an hour and a half!
being vulnerable and trusting and loving each other
sewing a little more before bed
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your word.
With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from Your commandments!
I have stored up Your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
Blessed are You, O Yahweh;
teach me Your statutes!
With my lips I declare
all the rules of Your mouth.
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.
pjs and coffee
sewing in literally all of my free time today
staring at red all day
listening to Contemporary Christian music, including the Kaleb Krueger Band
doing extra laundry- I like to pretend I'm mom :)
being very careful about my sewing and not having to rip out and redo anything all day until... the very end when I got frustrated...
but it was okay, because I can just finish it tomorrow. or the next day.
pulling out old cute skirts
cooking dinner with Phillip!
yummy salmon patties and seasoned baked potatoes
meeting and getting to know more of Phillip's friends
scruff
small group with Ami and Amy!
praying for each other, and also Amanda, Hannah, and Anna
talking about love languages with Ami and hyper-Abby
Nathan watching out for me
talking to my best friend Bailee for an hour and a half!
being vulnerable and trusting and loving each other
sewing a little more before bed
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your word.
With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from Your commandments!
I have stored up Your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
Blessed are You, O Yahweh;
teach me Your statutes!
With my lips I declare
all the rules of Your mouth.
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.
Monday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
the kids and I all sleeping in and lounging in our pjs all morning
going to the Science Center with Mary, Benjamin, Elijah, and Phillip!
not caring in the least that we were lost and turned around
feeding the kids sandwiches and juicies in the car
singing along to Taylor Swift on the radio
building the arch about 6 times
the science-playground
whispering
one-on-one time with Peeb on the drive home
Sorry and Rock Band
taking Mary to gymnastics
going to Joann's to buy new sewing project materials!
drinking coffee in rocking chairs on the patio with Phillip
watching left-handed basketball
telling and listening to the stories behind our profile pictures. dorky, I know.
sitting with Nathan while he did his Physics hw
listening to him recommend rap songs and artists to Phillip
laughing at them and their rap
the front porch
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:1-8
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of Yahweh!
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
who seek Him with their whole heart,
who also do no wrong,
but walk in His ways!
You have commanded Your precepts
to be kept diligently.
Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping Your statutes!
Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all Your commandments.
I will praise You with an upright heart,
when I learn Your righteous rules.
I will keep Your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!
the kids and I all sleeping in and lounging in our pjs all morning
going to the Science Center with Mary, Benjamin, Elijah, and Phillip!
not caring in the least that we were lost and turned around
feeding the kids sandwiches and juicies in the car
singing along to Taylor Swift on the radio
building the arch about 6 times
the science-playground
whispering
one-on-one time with Peeb on the drive home
Sorry and Rock Band
taking Mary to gymnastics
going to Joann's to buy new sewing project materials!
drinking coffee in rocking chairs on the patio with Phillip
watching left-handed basketball
telling and listening to the stories behind our profile pictures. dorky, I know.
sitting with Nathan while he did his Physics hw
listening to him recommend rap songs and artists to Phillip
laughing at them and their rap
the front porch
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 119:1-8
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of Yahweh!
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
who seek Him with their whole heart,
who also do no wrong,
but walk in His ways!
You have commanded Your precepts
to be kept diligently.
Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping Your statutes!
Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all Your commandments.
I will praise You with an upright heart,
when I learn Your righteous rules.
I will keep Your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
curling my hair and baking cinnamon rolls
getting the kids to church on time
Aunt Lori sitting with us during church
and Phillip, of course :)
trying to sing alto because my vocal chords aren't used to singing high
sharing a hymnal
coffee hour
lunch at Bread, co with my siblings
read, write, read, nap, write, read, cry, read
new and old journal entries
The 5 Love Languages & I Kissed Dating Goodbye & Hebrews
sharing my Bible
bbq after evening service
lawn chairs
meeting new friends and fellowshipping with old friends
Verse of the Day-
Luke 13:22-30
He went on His way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to Him, "Lord, will those who are saved by few?" And He said to them, "Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the Master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us,' then He will answer you, 'I do not know where you come from.' Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.' But He will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you com from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!' In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."
Hebrews 1:1-4
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
curling my hair and baking cinnamon rolls
getting the kids to church on time
Aunt Lori sitting with us during church
and Phillip, of course :)
trying to sing alto because my vocal chords aren't used to singing high
sharing a hymnal
coffee hour
lunch at Bread, co with my siblings
read, write, read, nap, write, read, cry, read
new and old journal entries
The 5 Love Languages & I Kissed Dating Goodbye & Hebrews
sharing my Bible
bbq after evening service
lawn chairs
meeting new friends and fellowshipping with old friends
Verse of the Day-
Luke 13:22-30
He went on His way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to Him, "Lord, will those who are saved by few?" And He said to them, "Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the Master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us,' then He will answer you, 'I do not know where you come from.' Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.' But He will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you com from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!' In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."
Hebrews 1:1-4
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
going to the kids' swim meet
hanging out with Nathan
texting far-away friends
eating lunch by the pool with the kiddos
quality time with my Mama
surprising Phillip by stopping by on my way home from bringing Mama to the airport
taking a walk
Seminary people
making cookie dough and packing dinner
bringing the kids over to the Shields to eat dinner and fellowship with Hanney
the awesomeness of Hannah
back-scratches from Benjamin
forgiveness and grace
sitting outside while talking on the phone
stars
reading Amy's photo comments on Facebook
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 2:1-10
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience-- among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-- by grace you have been saved-- and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace You have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no man may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
going to the kids' swim meet
hanging out with Nathan
texting far-away friends
eating lunch by the pool with the kiddos
quality time with my Mama
surprising Phillip by stopping by on my way home from bringing Mama to the airport
taking a walk
Seminary people
making cookie dough and packing dinner
bringing the kids over to the Shields to eat dinner and fellowship with Hanney
the awesomeness of Hannah
back-scratches from Benjamin
forgiveness and grace
sitting outside while talking on the phone
stars
reading Amy's photo comments on Facebook
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 2:1-10
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience-- among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-- by grace you have been saved-- and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace You have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no man may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Friday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
feeling refreshed and awake after only 3 hours of sleep
breakfast with Amy
coffee
reading The 5 Love Languages
playing Free Realms with Micah
talking with Micah during lunch
going to Kirkwood pool for 4 hours!
reading and tanning
racing Micah down the water slides about 6 times in a row
going around the lazy river 4 or 5 times in a row
reading recipes in my Martha Stewart Living catalog
being cold in June
sitting outside
grocery stores
cooking yummy food
going to Laumeier's free Music&Movie with Phillip, Amy, Hanney, and JP
Kung Fu Panda
good talks
listening
clean kitchens
watching country music videos
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 at evil, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things; hopes all things; endures all things.
Love never ends.
feeling refreshed and awake after only 3 hours of sleep
breakfast with Amy
coffee
reading The 5 Love Languages
playing Free Realms with Micah
talking with Micah during lunch
going to Kirkwood pool for 4 hours!
reading and tanning
racing Micah down the water slides about 6 times in a row
going around the lazy river 4 or 5 times in a row
reading recipes in my Martha Stewart Living catalog
being cold in June
sitting outside
grocery stores
cooking yummy food
going to Laumeier's free Music&Movie with Phillip, Amy, Hanney, and JP
Kung Fu Panda
good talks
listening
clean kitchens
watching country music videos
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 at evil, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things; hopes all things; endures all things.
Love never ends.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
coffee
going on a run for the first time in 3 weeks
walking with Phillip at Laumeier Sculpture Park
"art"
meeting with Josh to talk about VBS and life in general
leftover Mexican food
sleepover with Amy!
talking until 4am
tinker-toys and lincoln-logs
Verse of the Day-
John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
coffee
going on a run for the first time in 3 weeks
walking with Phillip at Laumeier Sculpture Park
"art"
meeting with Josh to talk about VBS and life in general
leftover Mexican food
sleepover with Amy!
talking until 4am
tinker-toys and lincoln-logs
Verse of the Day-
John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
looking forward to a day full of friends
my comfy bed
talking to my Grandma
eating my cereal with a different kind of fruit for the past four mornings in a row
today- cherries
breakfast+coffee+Bible+front porch
Hanney/Rachey time
lunch at Bar Louie's on the patio
shopping with Kinsey
only buying something that I actually need
cute dresses
Starbucks with Annie
real coffee cups and free refills
chatting with Linds
seeing Carey on the highway
the kids' swimmeet!
hanging out with Phillip and Carey
El Nopals for dinner
huge thunderstorms
scratching backs with Mary
reading before bed
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 59:8-10, 16-17
But You, O Yahweh, laugh at them;
You hold all the nations in derision.
O my Strength, I will watch for You,
for You, O God, are my Fortress.
My God in His steadfast love will meet me;
God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
...
But I will sing of Your strength;
I will sing aloud of Your steadfast love in the morning.
For You have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
O my Strength, I will sing praises to You,
for You, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love.
looking forward to a day full of friends
my comfy bed
talking to my Grandma
eating my cereal with a different kind of fruit for the past four mornings in a row
today- cherries
breakfast+coffee+Bible+front porch
Hanney/Rachey time
lunch at Bar Louie's on the patio
shopping with Kinsey
only buying something that I actually need
cute dresses
Starbucks with Annie
real coffee cups and free refills
chatting with Linds
seeing Carey on the highway
the kids' swimmeet!
hanging out with Phillip and Carey
El Nopals for dinner
huge thunderstorms
scratching backs with Mary
reading before bed
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 59:8-10, 16-17
But You, O Yahweh, laugh at them;
You hold all the nations in derision.
O my Strength, I will watch for You,
for You, O God, are my Fortress.
My God in His steadfast love will meet me;
God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
...
But I will sing of Your strength;
I will sing aloud of Your steadfast love in the morning.
For You have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
O my Strength, I will sing praises to You,
for You, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tuesday
Things That Brought Me Joy Today-
going to swim team practice to watch my little siblings
hanging out with my Mama
reading Mansfield Park
my pink swimsuit
(sadly not swimming though- it wasn't sunny enough for me)
coffeecoffeecoffee
making cake pops with Elijah and Mary
sprinlkes!
chilling with lil' Micah while knitting
frozen pizza and diet coke?
Target
one on one time with Amy!
cookies&milk/game night with Phillip, Bo, Hannah, Amy, Katie, KJ, Justin, Ryan, Kevin, Chris, Chris, Joseph, David, Paul, Amy, Hadyn, Hope, and Angie
Mrs. Bozarth's cookie recipe
winning Apples to Apples!
good talks with Amy
brushed teeth
Verse of the Day-
Proverbs 31:10-13
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
going to swim team practice to watch my little siblings
hanging out with my Mama
reading Mansfield Park
my pink swimsuit
(sadly not swimming though- it wasn't sunny enough for me)
coffeecoffeecoffee
making cake pops with Elijah and Mary
sprinlkes!
chilling with lil' Micah while knitting
frozen pizza and diet coke?
Target
one on one time with Amy!
cookies&milk/game night with Phillip, Bo, Hannah, Amy, Katie, KJ, Justin, Ryan, Kevin, Chris, Chris, Joseph, David, Paul, Amy, Hadyn, Hope, and Angie
Mrs. Bozarth's cookie recipe
winning Apples to Apples!
good talks with Amy
brushed teeth
Verse of the Day-
Proverbs 31:10-13
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday
What Brought Me Joy Today-
getting 12 hours of sleep
doing semi-productive things
blogging and drinking coffee on the front porch
thinking about swimming
eating lunch at 3:00pm
watching (parts of) Bye Bye Birdie with my little siblings
imagining who of my friends will play each part when Mobap puts it on
Elijah and Benjamin helping me bake
dinner with Elijah, Benjamin, Noah, and Phillip
hanging out on the front porch
kittens and basketball
watching Finding Nemo (since Dad and Caleb are in Australia)
Verse of the Day-
Proverbs 31:29-30?
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Yahweh is to be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates
getting 12 hours of sleep
doing semi-productive things
blogging and drinking coffee on the front porch
thinking about swimming
eating lunch at 3:00pm
watching (parts of) Bye Bye Birdie with my little siblings
imagining who of my friends will play each part when Mobap puts it on
Elijah and Benjamin helping me bake
dinner with Elijah, Benjamin, Noah, and Phillip
hanging out on the front porch
kittens and basketball
watching Finding Nemo (since Dad and Caleb are in Australia)
Verse of the Day-
Proverbs 31:29-30?
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Yahweh is to be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates
My Week
What Brought Me Joy This Week-
Tuesday-
Elijah's Birthday!
birthday dinner with my family, Grandma and Grandpa, Phillip, Micah, and Lukie
visiting Anna at Circle of Knowlege with Micah
Wednesday-
getting to visit with Ruthie
meeting and eating dinner with more of Phillip's friends
cleaning/organizing
Thursday-
making cake for 10 hours
Benjamin, Elijah, Noah, and Mary's piano recital
laughing at texters
Friday-
finishing the wedding cake!
hanging out with Micah
the beautiful weather
getting dressed up
going to Arielle and Justin's wedding with Phillip
hanging out with my awesome family members at the reception
matching the wedding party
Saturday-
going to breakfast with my Daddy!
spending time with my family
making cupcakes with leftover wedding-cake-icing
visiting the 48hour film crew
going to the zoo with Phillip, JJ, and Hannah!
God's glorious creation
cooking dinner and hanging out
Sunday-
my wonderful church
coffee
plans with friends
grocery stores
cooking and hanging out with Phillip, JJ, Bailee, and Jeremy!
strawberries and sweet potatoes
party at the Endejan's
bbq after evening service
Verse of the Week-
Joshua 1:6-8
Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.
Tuesday-
Elijah's Birthday!
birthday dinner with my family, Grandma and Grandpa, Phillip, Micah, and Lukie
visiting Anna at Circle of Knowlege with Micah
Wednesday-
getting to visit with Ruthie
meeting and eating dinner with more of Phillip's friends
cleaning/organizing
Thursday-
making cake for 10 hours
Benjamin, Elijah, Noah, and Mary's piano recital
laughing at texters
Friday-
finishing the wedding cake!
hanging out with Micah
the beautiful weather
getting dressed up
going to Arielle and Justin's wedding with Phillip
hanging out with my awesome family members at the reception
matching the wedding party
Saturday-
going to breakfast with my Daddy!
spending time with my family
making cupcakes with leftover wedding-cake-icing
visiting the 48hour film crew
going to the zoo with Phillip, JJ, and Hannah!
God's glorious creation
cooking dinner and hanging out
Sunday-
my wonderful church
coffee
plans with friends
grocery stores
cooking and hanging out with Phillip, JJ, Bailee, and Jeremy!
strawberries and sweet potatoes
party at the Endejan's
bbq after evening service
Verse of the Week-
Joshua 1:6-8
Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.
Weekend
What Brought Me Joy This Weekend-
going to Kentucky with Phillip!
reading poetry and knitting in the car
meeting Mr. and Mrs. Bozarth, Brooke, Christina, and Jonathan
and Pastor & Mrs. Birkett, Rebekah and James, Jonathan; Mr. & Mrs. Scott, Alicia, Noah, and Gabriel; Jonathan; Uncle Don; JJ, Sarah, Elijah, Mr. & Mrs. Cole, and Sean; Mr. & Mrs. Melcher; Mammaw and Luke; Grammy; Mr. & Mrs. Whear, Lindsay, Caleb, Sarah, Abbie, Zachary, Ethan, Mercy, Jubilee, and Bella; Aunt Donna & Uncle Bob, Carl & Amy, Brandon, Ashley, Is-aiah/aac?, Emily, and Abbie; Aunt Dana and Aaron; Mr. McPherson, Patrick, and Michaela; Mike and Johnna (sp?) Jones; Mrs. Menontras; Heather, Amber, and Hannah; Mrs. Daily; Mr. & Mrs. Eades; Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert; Mr. & Mrs. Schulz; Uncle Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. Mason and Jessica; Mrs. Barkley; Mr. Vincent, Kaitlin and Robin; Mrs. Oliver; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas; Mrs. Thomas; Aaron Thomas; Al; Mr. and Mrs. Velez, Marcus, Alex, Gabrielle, and Isabelle; and Nathan and Leslie Cobb.
staying up until 1:00am talking with Brooke and Tina
homeschool graduations
big families
pizza with the extended Bozarth family
watching people dance
trying to dance
getting a personal tour of the Y
Christ Presbyterian Church
Jeb taking care of me :)
family Sunday dinner
playing checkers and pool with Jeb
impromptu parties
singing Psalms a capella and in harmony, 5 or 6 people to a Psalter
guys vs. girls Buzzword
breakfast at Starbucks with Phillip, Nathan and Leslie
driving around with Phillip
the beautiful weather
being sung to :)
going to a bookstore and coffee shop with Brooke!
Calvin & Hobbes
Phillip taking me to Moonlite for Owensboro-style BBQ
playing Kenex with Jeb
matching glasses and silly faces
listening to music and talking in the car
McAllister's paninis for dinner
going to the Westminster Bell Choir Concert with Dr. Benton and the bell gang!
Verse of the Day-
1 Chronicles 20:17
'You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position and see the salvation of Yahweh on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and Yahweh will be with you.
Song of the Day-
You're Beautiful by James Blunt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJ7LTvoGxA
Except I like Phillip's happy version much better :)
going to Kentucky with Phillip!
reading poetry and knitting in the car
meeting Mr. and Mrs. Bozarth, Brooke, Christina, and Jonathan
and Pastor & Mrs. Birkett, Rebekah and James, Jonathan; Mr. & Mrs. Scott, Alicia, Noah, and Gabriel; Jonathan; Uncle Don; JJ, Sarah, Elijah, Mr. & Mrs. Cole, and Sean; Mr. & Mrs. Melcher; Mammaw and Luke; Grammy; Mr. & Mrs. Whear, Lindsay, Caleb, Sarah, Abbie, Zachary, Ethan, Mercy, Jubilee, and Bella; Aunt Donna & Uncle Bob, Carl & Amy, Brandon, Ashley, Is-aiah/aac?, Emily, and Abbie; Aunt Dana and Aaron; Mr. McPherson, Patrick, and Michaela; Mike and Johnna (sp?) Jones; Mrs. Menontras; Heather, Amber, and Hannah; Mrs. Daily; Mr. & Mrs. Eades; Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert; Mr. & Mrs. Schulz; Uncle Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. Mason and Jessica; Mrs. Barkley; Mr. Vincent, Kaitlin and Robin; Mrs. Oliver; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas; Mrs. Thomas; Aaron Thomas; Al; Mr. and Mrs. Velez, Marcus, Alex, Gabrielle, and Isabelle; and Nathan and Leslie Cobb.
staying up until 1:00am talking with Brooke and Tina
homeschool graduations
big families
pizza with the extended Bozarth family
watching people dance
trying to dance
getting a personal tour of the Y
Christ Presbyterian Church
Jeb taking care of me :)
family Sunday dinner
playing checkers and pool with Jeb
impromptu parties
singing Psalms a capella and in harmony, 5 or 6 people to a Psalter
guys vs. girls Buzzword
breakfast at Starbucks with Phillip, Nathan and Leslie
driving around with Phillip
the beautiful weather
being sung to :)
going to a bookstore and coffee shop with Brooke!
Calvin & Hobbes
Phillip taking me to Moonlite for Owensboro-style BBQ
playing Kenex with Jeb
matching glasses and silly faces
listening to music and talking in the car
McAllister's paninis for dinner
going to the Westminster Bell Choir Concert with Dr. Benton and the bell gang!
Verse of the Day-
1 Chronicles 20:17
'You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position and see the salvation of Yahweh on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and Yahweh will be with you.
Song of the Day-
You're Beautiful by James Blunt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJ7LTvoGxA
Except I like Phillip's happy version much better :)
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