Today the weather changed... A storm is moving through and we have a nice cool breeze. Splendid! Had to pull out the fuzzy socks to keep the feetsies warm. Rented a movie, took the girls shopping, simple dinner. Perfect.Thursday, August 7, 2008
Rain plus Coffee = Fuzzy Socks
Today the weather changed... A storm is moving through and we have a nice cool breeze. Splendid! Had to pull out the fuzzy socks to keep the feetsies warm. Rented a movie, took the girls shopping, simple dinner. Perfect.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
I'm an Auntie!!
Meet baby Keaton... he was born this afternoon and is just amazing! We waited all day for the big news! He's here and we had the pleasure of bringing Kadence over to meet her baby brother. I know I look tired..doesn't matter! I'm an auntie again! Rob and Joanna look great though tired from an exciting day. God is so good!Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A Word for the Women
How much do you do in a day?
Probably quite a bit. You may work out of the home, taxi kids around, prepare meals, make phones calls, laundry, exercise, Mom's group, Bible study. We have many options as women each day to fill our time. Some are necessities, other are just because. So, here's the hard question.. where does your husband fit in your schedule? I know, I can hear it now...she's not going there?! Ya, I'm going there.
When T and I went on vacation we made an interesting observation. Couples didn't hold hands, the women walked in front of the men by a few strides; there was this lack of connection.
As women you hold a unique place in the home. The drum beats according to your rhythm. I think that's true in marriage too. We have a special ability to influence, support, encourage or just the opposite; manipulate, tear down, and even destroy.
When I was gone this week all day for a few days serving at a kids camp I came home really wiped out. I was ready to veg and be left alone. It made me think about how I'm gonna find balance in my marriage when I DO start working out of the home. My husband should be number 2 on my list right after my walk with Jesus. Kids are number 3. I know that isn't always the case for me. I think he ends up a little lower sometimes. The good thing is realizing it. And fixing it. I love my husband and plan on being married a long time. (Yes, we argue. Don't pull the pedestal out quite yet!)
God's word speaks loudly about our behavior as women. Proverbs 14:1 tells us," The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands a foolish one tears hers down." How about this in Proverbs 22:19,"Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife." Ouch.
Reality Check:
So.. what about you? Is your husband, your soul mate, the one you walked down the long aisle in flowing white to present yourself being neglected? Is he getting your best? Are you being the Bride he needs and wants? Maybe its time to start dating again. Maybe it's time to start holding hands. Get creative. You can do it. It may be really tough for some of you. Just try and pray, really pray that God will rekindle your love for him. Better yet, pray for a bonfire!
Thanks for Listening...
Probably quite a bit. You may work out of the home, taxi kids around, prepare meals, make phones calls, laundry, exercise, Mom's group, Bible study. We have many options as women each day to fill our time. Some are necessities, other are just because. So, here's the hard question.. where does your husband fit in your schedule? I know, I can hear it now...she's not going there?! Ya, I'm going there.
When T and I went on vacation we made an interesting observation. Couples didn't hold hands, the women walked in front of the men by a few strides; there was this lack of connection.
As women you hold a unique place in the home. The drum beats according to your rhythm. I think that's true in marriage too. We have a special ability to influence, support, encourage or just the opposite; manipulate, tear down, and even destroy.
When I was gone this week all day for a few days serving at a kids camp I came home really wiped out. I was ready to veg and be left alone. It made me think about how I'm gonna find balance in my marriage when I DO start working out of the home. My husband should be number 2 on my list right after my walk with Jesus. Kids are number 3. I know that isn't always the case for me. I think he ends up a little lower sometimes. The good thing is realizing it. And fixing it. I love my husband and plan on being married a long time. (Yes, we argue. Don't pull the pedestal out quite yet!)
God's word speaks loudly about our behavior as women. Proverbs 14:1 tells us," The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands a foolish one tears hers down." How about this in Proverbs 22:19,"Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife." Ouch.
Reality Check:
So.. what about you? Is your husband, your soul mate, the one you walked down the long aisle in flowing white to present yourself being neglected? Is he getting your best? Are you being the Bride he needs and wants? Maybe its time to start dating again. Maybe it's time to start holding hands. Get creative. You can do it. It may be really tough for some of you. Just try and pray, really pray that God will rekindle your love for him. Better yet, pray for a bonfire!
Thanks for Listening...
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Party Over Here...Whoo, Whoo and Then Some...
The weekend was full of fun, hard, and hot times.
First the fun: Friday we started off going out with Rob and Joanna for some good ol' fun. We found a very clean and fun place downtown for pool and then went across the street for some really great ice cream. I tried to get them to go dancing to encourage that sweet baby out but, NOOOOO, I was the only one who wanted to get my groove on. By the way.. he's still not budging.
Second the hard: I got a resume together. That was really, really painful. I saw on paper what I feel doesn't really reflect who I am. I can't verbalize my passion for family, children, marriage, everything I have experienced for the last 18 years on paper. I tried. Terrell helped me; he's good at this kind of thing. Then I sent it off to Compassion International. Another hard thing... we watched 60 minutes and the update on Darfur. I wept. It's not fair that people are killed for the color of their skin or their beliefs. Why must there be so much hatred. And so many orphans.
Third..HOT! It's hot here. I know you don't believe me but it is. I sweat through church htis morning. We don't have A/C; not many people do around here. Sleeping has been tough, real tough. As it is, I sleep with the bare essentials. Try heat too. Yuck. Rob and Joanna have A/C. Good thing with the baby coming. I might sleep in the basement.
Yep.. that's my weekend. Thanks for your suggestions on jobs. Anyone want to hire me to speak? I do think I'll start writing now too. It's time. In the mean time, I'm looking for part time work. Something good though. It has to help or be involved with people.
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